OPERATION REACH OUT (ORO) is one of the many Human Concerns ministries here at St. Mary of Vernon (SMV). It is our MISSION to reach out to the young men and women actively serving in the U. S. Armed Forces. We minister specifically to those on the parish prayer list found in the bulletin each week. We remember them in prayer, duly recognize their accomplishments, and look for ways throughout the year to show our gratitude and thanks for their service to our country.
Operation Reach Out works to carry out this MISSION in the following ways. This ministry
It is our GOAL to serve those families with a loved one currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. We encourage families to contact the SMV Parish Office at 847-362-1005 and add their loved one to our parish prayer list.
A member from Operation Reach Out will then contact the family for additional information and to explain the ORO mission and the group's activities. Family members are warmly invited to join Operation Reach Out. We also encourage volunteer participation by the SMV community.