Almsgiving & Lenten Service Opportunities

Almsgiving is closely tied to fasting. What we save—whether time, money, or attention—is meant to be shared with those in need. Lent invites us to turn sacrifice into generosity.

For a full list of ways to serve, visit: olphparish.org/our-parish-life/how-can-i-serve

SALT (Service and Love Together)

Just as salt is essential to life, Christians are called to be essential to the world. SALT is OLPH’s hands-on outreach ministry serving the poor and marginalized of Baltimore City.

  • Multiple service opportunities to fit different schedules and gifts
  • Direct, meaningful service rooted in faith

Learn more and find your place of service: olphparish.org/salt

OLPH Casserole Program

Support neighbors in need by donating a homemade casserole. Casseroles are shared with Elizabeth House/FISH in Laurel and SALT.

  • Pick up pans: 1st weekend of each month
  • Return casseroles: 2nd weekend of each month
  • Pans from previous months are always welcome

Thank you for sharing your time and care through this ministry.

Poor Box Collections

The parish receives daily requests for assistance. Contributions to the Poor Box help support the work of OLPH St. Vincent, providing direct aid to individuals and families in need.

Your generosity makes a real and immediate difference.

Volunteer at a Lenten Soup Supper

OLPH hosts Soup Suppers on select Fridays in Lent in solidarity with those living below the margins.

  • Enjoy a simple meal
  • Donate what you might normally spend on a Friday night out
  • Proceeds support the Poor Box

A modest supper becomes a meaningful act of charity.
Volunteer by clicking here.

Discover Your Giftedness

God has given each of us unique gifts to share for the good of the Church and the world.

Begin your journey of discernment with myFIT, a parish resource designed to help you identify your spiritual gifts, natural abilities, and personal passions. This guided assessment supports parishioners in discovering how their gifts can be joyfully and meaningfully lived out through ministry at OLPH.

Whether you are new to volunteering or seeking a deeper way to serve, myFIT helps connect who you are with where you are called.

Start the myFIT assessment: olphparish.org/myfit