Association Jeanne Jugan
The Association Jeanne Jugan is a group of men and women, married and single, who choose to share in the life and mission of the Little Sisters “to serve Christ with joy and love in the elderly by following the example of humility and confidence left by Jeanne Jugan.”
Those interested in becoming Association members undergo a year of spiritual preparation. New members are then welcomed into the Association Jeanne Jugan by making a promise to imitate the example of St. Jeanne Jugan by serving Christ through the care of the elderly poor. This promise is renewed annually. They live out their promise through ongoing spiritual formation and by sharing in the ministry of the Little Sisters.
Ongoing spiritual formation
- Days of reflection
- Weekend retreats
Works of Mercy
- Serve as a liturgical minister for Masses
- Volunteer to make the Residents happy and comfortable
- Provide and serve hospitality to families and friends of deceased Residents during wake services
For more information call Sister Carol Marie at 718.464.1800 or email qpcommunity@littlesistersofthepoor.org
Auxiliary Committee
The Auxiliary Committee is a group of men and women who support the work of the Little Sisters at Queen of Peace Residence by assisting with fundraising events.
There are many ways to be involved:
- Help organize events – A behind the scenes job of assisting with event specific tasks prior to the event day. This includes soliciting items for inclusion in raffle baskets, preparing raffle baskets, wrapping party favors and, if baked goods are being sold, bagging pastries. This also includes attending meetings, as your time allows, to share ideas on how to improve pending fundraisers and to share ideas for new fundraising opportunities.
- Volunteer at events – Assist with various tasks to help make the event run smoothly. This includes decorating, registering guests, selling raffles and/or items and helping with breakdown.
- Attend an event with a group of family and/or friends!
Queens of Peace hosts four (4) main events each year: St. Joseph’s Day Dance (March); Golf Outing (May); Garden Party (September) and Oktoberfest (October). It also hosts two other fundraising activities: Craft Fair and the famous Turkey/Ham Drop (both in November).
Membership is flexible, but it is important to attend as many of the meetings – which occur quarterly – as possible. Not only is your input valuable, but we enjoy spending time together! So become an Auxiliary member today. Click here to download a membership application.
For more information, contact the Development office at (718) 464-1800.
Youth Service Program
Share Your Youthful Enthusiasm and Energy
Young people are invited to get to know the Little Sisters and their ministry to the aged poor by volunteering their time and talent. There are several ways to become involved.
Join Children of Mary
Queen of Peace Residence invites young people ages 14-18 to share their youthful spirit with our elderly Residents. Children of Mary meets every first Saturday of the month.
Volunteer individually or as a group
Serve meals to the Residents in the dining rooms
Organize activities throughout the year for the Residents
Participate in the summer work program
Queen of Peace is a host home for college-age young women participating in the Little Sisters of the Poor summer work program.
If you are interested in joining Children of Mary, volunteering individually or as a group, or participating in the summer work program, contact Sr. Maria Catherine at qplsp@littlesistersofthepoor.org or at 718.464.1800.