Catholic Charities
Local parish ministries
Christ the King Church, Moline, IL
Bible Study: Sept 10- Oct 29, from 6:30-8:30pm
Book Study: Wednesdays - Sept 3 - Nov 12, from 9:00-10:30am – 11 sessions. Questions: Anna Catour (309) 236-0059
Divine Mercy Parish (Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Silvis, and St. Patrick, Colona)
Grief Ministry
Bible Studies
24 Hour Adoration
Summer Series: “Come to the Hall” speakers
5-6 Speakers a year
Walking With Moms: Walking With Moms is a ministry at Sacred Heart, led by and for moms. Moms of all ages are welcomed and wanted to be part of our group. Join other Sacred Heart moms for spiritual support and friendship as we walk this blessed journey of motherhood together. Eliza Groepper (309) 321-7725
Bereavement: The volunteers in this ministry attempt to meet the needs of grieving parishioners when death occurs. This ministry covers general aspects of grieving, empathy, communication, listening, and prayer, and includes insights on handling difficult situations. Christie Coverdill (309) 236-0620 ccoverdill@mchsi.com
Food Pantry: Sacred Heart Moline's mission to the Food Pantry is to increase access to food for hungry people. Monetary gifts and non-perishable items are provided directly to the hungry through St. Mary's Church Food Pantry. Sacred Heart supports this mission through “Food Pantry Sundays” on the third weekend of every month. On Food Pantry Sundays, Sacred Heart accepts food and monetary donations during the weekend’s liturgies. Donations are always welcome, and volunteers are needed to assist in the distribution of commodities at St. Mary's Food Pantry. Phil Graf (309) 721-6261 phil2740@gmail.com and Pete Murray (309) 736-1706.
SVDP – St. Vincent DePaul - The mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is “a network of friends, inspired by Gospel values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need.” This includes helping the poor and deprived with rent, utilities, food, and clothing. Participating in this ministry is simple. Just make out a check in any amount to "St. Vincent DePaul Society' and mail it to Sacred Heart Church Moline or drop it in the collection basket at Mass. Angela Rule (309)-236-7009 anjlr@yahoo.com. Offering home visits to people in the Moline Area and some financial assistance with limits.
Blessings Gift Shop: Our Blessings Gift Shop is located in the vestibule of the church, to the right as you enter through the main doors. If you desire to have a specific item, call Loretta and she will do her best to accommodate you. Available Products: Bibles, Rosaries, Books for young and old including Spanish books for adults, much more!!! Hours Open: After 8 am Weekday Mass (except Thursday) Saturday after 8 am Mass and from 3:30 - 5:00 pm Sunday after 7 am Mass and until 12:00 pm. Loretta Ceurvorst (309) 762-0503.
Sacred Heart Retirees: This group provides a time and place where married couples, single persons, widows, widowers, and clergy, can gather in a relaxed atmosphere, to enjoy good food and fellowship. Sacred Heart Retirees meets once a month, September through May. Carol Simatovich (309) 796-2569
Singles Ministry: If you are interested and have questions, please call or email: Tom Buchmeyer (309) 762-4538 or sacredheartsinglesmolineil@gmail.com.
Thursday Bible Study: Being Catholic takes more than simply believing in God or doing what he asks of us. Jesus wants you to be more than just a believer—He wants you to be His disciple and friend. To help you answer this call to deeper friendship with Christ, we offer a study into His Word. You will learn from a teacher, and with others, who can help you understand the context of the passages in the Bible and discern what God might be saying to you. Meets during the school year on Thursdays:
9:30am-11:30am
6:30pm-8:30pm
Sacred Heart Food Pantry: Open Monday - Friday from 9-11 am, located at the Rock Island Township Hall, 2827 7th Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61201.
Catholic Care Packs: Started in the Fall of 2018, this ministry has grown to include not only the Quad City area but areas throughout both Illinois and Iowa. The filled backpacks are blessed by a Catholic priest, and then delivered to Law Enforcement Departments (Police and Sheriff’s Departments) and distributed to the people in need by the Law Enforcement Officers. The backpacks may include:
Hygiene products – toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, brush and/or comb, small shampoo/conditioner/lotion, baby wipes, etc.
Gloves, scarves, hat, small blankets, socks, etc. (Depending on Season)
Religious items including a rosary, Miraculous Medal, prayer cards, Inspirational Message cards and letters, etc.
Individually packaged snack foods – granola bars, cracker snacks, etc.
Bottles of water
Medical ID card and pens
List of local agencies/organizations that can assist them in various areas of need, including information for Veterans.
We hope to grow this ministry to include bus passes, certificates to places like McDonalds, etc. Collection boxes are placed in various churches and schools. Monetary donations are welcome at any time and are used to purchase backpacks as well as items needed to complete the backpacks. Currently, several of the Fire Departments are working with the Police and Sheriff’s Departments to provide the restocking needs. We hope to add some restock centers.
If your parish church is interested in being a drop-off point for this ministry, want a Collection Box, or just interested in helping or contributing? Contact Tim Ott here or at (309) 235-0488.
St. Mary of the Assumption, Moline
Charismatic Renewal In the Holy Spirit Renovation Carismatica en el Epiritu Santo. Meets Fridays from 7-8p.m. School Gym Asamblea, Viernes de 7-8p.m. en el Gym. Contact: Victoria and Anabel Torres (309) 797-2830 & (309) 206-5165
Legion of Mary Legion de Maria Meets Mondays from 6-7p.m. Marian Center Reuniones, lunes de 6-7p.m. en el Centro Mariano. Contact: Leticia Cruz (309) 592-3335
Neocatechumenal Way Camino Neocatecumenal Liturgy of the Word Wenesdays 7-8:30 p.m. Eucharist, Saturday 7-9 p.m. Marian Center Liturgia, Miercoles 7-8:30p.m. Eucaristia, Sabados 7-9p.m. en el Centro Mariano Contact: Martimiano Robles (309) 948-4299
Cursillo Cursillo de Cristiandad Meets Thursdays 7:00p.m. Marian Center Reuniones, Jueves a la 7:00 p.m.Centro Mariano. Contact: Maria Calderon (309) 506-9188
Conquering Nations for Christ Conquistando las Naciones para Cristo Meets Mondays 7:00p.m. School Gym Reuniones, lunes 7:00 p.m. en el gym. Contact: Javier y Rosario Granja (309) 721-3735.
24 Hour Adoration
SVDP: Open: Monday & Thursday from 9-11:30, as well as the first Tuesday of the month from 4:30-6:00 pm
St. Joseph Evening Meal: Hosted at the Rock Island Township Hall
Youth Groups
RISE at Divine Mercy Parish
Grades 6-12
Meets 1st Friday of the month from 6-8 pm
All faiths are welcome
Questions: Katrina Corgan (309) 428-4091
Living Stones at Sacred Heart, Moline
Middle school youth group open to youth from other Catholic Churches.
One Saturday a month 5:30 pm-8 pm. Meet for Mass at 4 pm if you like.
Prayer service based on the Liturgical monthly focus, as well as teaching/small group discussions.
Snacks, ice breakers and games, too.
Service projects that will count toward service hours.
Katie Young theyoungs07@live.com
Vision Youth Group at St. Gabriel the Archangel (St. Maria Goretti, Coal Valley and Mary, Our Lady of Peace, Orion)
“Vision Youth Group” is for all confirmed parish youth through high school, for the parishes of Saint Maria Goretti and Mary Our Lady of Peace. We offer group activities, faith building discussions, food, fun and fellowship.
Our primary goal is to help prepare our youth as they continue to grow in their faith and help prepare them for the challenges they will encounter as they enter the world.
For upcoming events, join us at www.facebook.com/groups/visionyouthgroup.molop.smg/
LOCAL RETREATS
Offered at Believers Together Center, 3209 60th St Moline, IL 61265 (309) 762-4634
TEEN RETREATS
JP2 – John Paul Experience
Experience For Teens 8-10th Grade
This is an OVERNIGHT RETREAT
Make Christ your friend! These 5 amazing talks will help teens in 8th through 10th grade grow closer to their faith by learning more about Pope John Paul II. Teens will join us at the Believer's Together Center in Moline, from Saturday morning until Sunday afternoon for a co-ed retreat. Experience for yourself the fun, faith, food, and fellowship!
The cost is only $50 for this amazing weekend experience.
Questions: Mike Wilshusen at 309-269-7686 or email at STJP2EXP@gmail.com
IF YOU HAVE MADE ONE WEEKEND, YOU ARE WELCOME TO MAKE ANOTHER…. REPEAT EXPERIENCE WELCOMED!
ONLY 40 Spots available.
TEC – Teens Encounter Christ
TEC stands for Teens Encounter Christ.
Believing that the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is the core message of our Christian faith, TEC offers youth and young adults the opportunity to encounter and integrate Christ’s Paschal Mystery (dying, rising, and going forth) into their lives at a transitional time when they are experiencing challenges, decisions, confusion, anxiety, and doubts.
Adiocesan spiritual movement for teens and young adults.
Encourages participants to enter fully into all that is being celebrated.
The flow of the weekend aims to help young teens/adults experience how much God loves him/her and how he/she is being called to a fuller, joy-filled life through genuine discipleship and community.
Begins with a retreat weekend filled with dynamic reflections, music, sacraments, adoration, small group dialogue, and prayer.
Continues after the weekend as a TEC community evolving into a network of support that reinforces parish involvement, personal spiritual growth, and authentic friendships.
TEC is not: a weekend filled with one sermon after another, just for Catholics, or, a youth group or a substitute for a young person's home church
ADULT RETREATS
CURSILLO (GENERAL RETREAT TO HELP DEEPEN FAITH)
The Cursillo (A short course in Christianity) in Christianity is primarily a lay movement. It is an instrument of renewal by which Christianity can permeate, live and grow in today’s world. It proposes no new type of spirituality but a method through which one’s spirituality can be strengthened, lived and shared in all areas of one’s environment.
Men’s: October 16-19 2025
Women’s: November 13-16 2025
HOMELESS SHELTERS
Kings Harvest, 824 W. 3rd Street, Davenport, IA. (563) 570-4536 - Currently closed for season.
Shelter: The overnight shelter is currently closed for the season. Please check back this winter for more info.
Groceries: King’s Harvest gives groceries to needy and homeless families twice a month.
Serve Meals: Every week King’s Harvest serves hot meals to 500+ people in need.
Christian Care Homeless Shelter, 2209 3rd ave Rock Island IL 61201 (309 786-5734
Shelter: Christian Care provides safe shelter for men, women, and children who find themselves experiencing homelessness. We have a 42-bed capacity at our men's shelter with six beds designated for our Veterans Transitional Housing Program. At our women's shelter we have a 20-bed capacity for women and children.
Community Meal Site: Christian Care provides a community meal site that is open seven days a week. We encourage anyone in need to join us.
Hours are as follows:
Breakfast: 6:30AM-7:00AM
Lunch: 12:00PM-12:30PM
Dinner: 6:30PM-7:00PM
**Lunch is not served on Saturday & Sunday**Public Shower: Christian Care offers a free shower to anyone in need. We provide towels and hygiene products. All we ask in return is to respect our property and return the towel. This service is offered Monday- Friday 9:00AM-11:00AM.
Warming & Cooling Center Site: Christian Care serves as a Warming & Cooling Center Site for individuals in need of respite from the hot and cold temperatures.
Warming center is open Monday to Friday 8AM-7PM when the temperature is at or below 15 degrees fahrenheit with the windchill.
Cooling Center is open Monday- Friday 8AM-7PM when the temperature is at or above 90 degrees fahrenheit.
*We close the heating and cooling sites briefly before meal times to set up for the meal site. **
Community Health Care Program: In partnership with Community Health Care, Christian Care is able to provide an on-site medical clinic. Doctors and nurses are at our Rescue Mission once a week to assist those needing free access to healthcare.
CHC is at our Rescue Mission from 11:00AM-1:00PM every Tuesday.
Caring for Our Community Parish Nursing Program: In partnership with UnityPoint Trinity Parish Nursing and Health Ministry, Christian Care is able to provide on-site basic medical and preventative healthcare. This program can offer medical assessments, blood pressure screenings, education on health, wellness and medication, and community referrals. Services are available to anybody accessing our community meal site.
A parish nurse is available every Wednesday from 11:00AM – 1:00PM.
Prairie State Legal Pro Bono Services: Every other Wednesday Prairie State Legal is at our Rescue Mission offering free legal assistance or guidance to anyone in need. This service is available to anyone who accesses our meal site- by appointment only.
Street Outreach: Christian Care and Project Now in Rock Island have teamed up to offer homeless street outreach services for Rock Island County and surrounding areas. Lissa Lee (PN) and De’Andre Robinson (CC) will work side-by-side with community partners, law enforcement and hospitals to identify and engage those living unsheltered in our community.
Humility of Mary Emergency Shelter, 1016 W. 5th St. Davenport, IA 52802.
Get Help Number: 563.322.8065. Available for help after hours (24/7)
HHSI’s 88-bed, low-barrier, year-round emergency shelter is the Quad Cities’ largest and only “housing first” emergency shelter located at
1016 W 5th St., Davenport, Iowa .Our Focus: The emergency shelter assists participants to transition successfully to permanent housing, making homelessness rare, brief and a one-time experience in the greater Quad Cities area. Following an evidence-based housing first model, participants are welcome to receive shelter with no preconditions to entry, allowing participants to focus on stabilizing after a housing crisis and move towards permanent housing as quickly as possible.
Who is eligible? Adults 18 years of age or older
What is Coordinated Entry? Coordinated Entry is the process of assessing people at risk of imminent homelessness or people experiencing literal homelessness by connecting individuals and families to appropriate resources. Coordinated Entry allows for a streamlined approach to services by prioritizing those with the highest barriers or greatest need for housing, rather than a “first come, first served” approach.
How can someone access Coordinated Entry (CE)? Someone can be listed on CE through the Regional Portal at IowaHousing.com or Waypoint at 833-739-0065, Illinois participants must call Project Now 309-793-6391 ext. 4024, Davenport Community School Families can reach the school’s Homeless Liaison Shaney at 563-528-6062. Iowa participants can use the following access points listed below:
Family Resources, 1414 W Lombard St, Davenport, IA (563) 326-6431. option 3
If you are at literally homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless in Iowa please fill out Coordinated Entry form below or call (563) 499-3081. You must leave a message with name and phone number.
Other services
BENEFITS
Veteran’s Benefits
Social Security Administration
SERVICES
RICCA
Project Now
Transitions
CADS
Robert Young Center
SHELTERS
Family Resources Survivor Services
Humility Homes & Services
Salvation Army Family Services Center
Winnie’s Place
Quad City Haven of Hope
Argrow’s House of Healing and Hope
OTHER
United Way of the QC
If you do not have a caseworker at a Quad Cities helping agency:
Illinois Residents contact:
Project NOW www.projectnow.org
Department of Human Services www.dhs.state.il.us
Iowa Residents contact:
Community Action of Eastern Iowa: www.caeiowa.org
Department of Human Services http://dhs.iowa.gov
SERVICES FOR WOMEN
Argrow’s House
All Argrow's House survivor services are offered free of charge.Please call 563-528-0892 or email us for more information.
Domestic Violence Support Group: A support group to help survivors heal after abuse, and let them know that they are not alone on their healing journey. Join us in person, online or over the phone. Please call 563-528-0892 or email us for the Zoom info.
Food Box Delivery/Pick-up for Women and Children in Need: Every month Argrow's House partners with the River Bend Food Bank with the goal of providing a food box to as many women in the community as possible. Healthy, nourishing food is distributed for pick up or delivery monthly!
Family Fun Day Saturday: All women and children welcome for fellowship, family and fun!
Art Therapy: Using artistic methods to enhance mental health through painting, crafting, and other art therapy exercises. All women and children of all skill levels are welcome.
Free services are offered daily at Argrow's House for women in the community healing from violence and abuse. Services range from domestic violence support groups, yoga, spiritual direction, massage therapy, art therapy, and more.
We wanted to empower women mind, body, spirit, as well as financially. So we started a bath and body business where women healing from abuse can create beautiful all natural bath and body products that provide a living wage for themselves in a safe space that celebrates who they are.
Winnie’s Place
Winnie's Place is a shelter program helping women, with or without children, who are homeless and/or survivors of domestic abuse, move away from their current situations towards a world of new opportunities. If you need shelter, call 309-757-0757. Winnie's Place Offers Comprehensive Support Services - free of charge:
Safe, secure shelter
Food
Clothing
Group support
Individual support
Case management
Parenting support
Bible study
Spiritual support
Encouragement, acceptance, and hope
Food Pantries
Churches United Emergency Food Pantries: Emergency food pantries are located in neighborhoods. A person/family in need can visit the food pantry that serves their location and receive 5-7 days of emergency food FREE. The Food Pantry you visit will ask you for identification (drivers license or state ID) and documentation showing your residence address (utility bill, rent receipt, etc.) delivered through the mail with a date stamp within the last 30 days. Call Churches United offices (563) 332-5002 to find the location of the food pantry that serves your neighborhood.
The Food Pantries operated by Churches United will provide food for you (if you live in their geographical area) on your first visit whether or not you have a referral form. If you have a need for emergency food more than once within a 30 day period, you will need a referral from your caseworker, pastor, school nurse or counselor. This will allow you to work with someone that can help you solve the challenge of providing yourself and your family with proper food and nutrition.
Argrow's Center & Food Pantry
2313 44th Street, Moline, IL 61265
Open Thursdays from 10am-2pm