SAM Program

The Substance Abuse Ministry (SAM) is a program of the National Catholic Council on Addictions, an affiliate of the U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.

This program, established in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, is to offer hope, healing and reconciliation to both the afflicted and affected.

“Addiction disconnects people: from self, loved ones, and God.  SAM is a support ministry that helps people face the challenges that accompany addiction."  (http://NCCAtoday.org). 

Our regional SAM Program meets at Ss. Peter & Paul Parish, Beaver, every first Wednesday of the month at 7:30PM in Keating Hall. Before the meeting, the rosary is prayed at 6:30PM in the church and then Mass is celebrated at 7:00PM.
 

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Substance Addiction Ministry Program

The parish-based Substance Addiction Ministry  ( SAM) is a program of the National Catholic Council on Addictions, an affiliate of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. This program, being established in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, is to offer hope, healing and reconciliation to both the afflicted and affected. "Addiction disconnects people: from self, loved ones, and God. SAM's mission is to help these people re-connect: with self, loved ones, and God."  SAM is a support program that helps people face the challenges that accompany addiction. ( Visit https://guesthouse.org/ and www.nccatoday.org for more insight.)

Saints Peter and Paul Church, Beaver is designated host parish for SAM in Vicariate 3, District 5.  A core team of interested individuals from parishes within District 5 have been actively participating in diocesan led trainings since May 2014. The  SAM team mission is to:

• increase awareness of addiction through education as offered to various ministries and groups within the parish family and the community at large
• provide a safe, confidential place for parishioners to call for help and receive appropriate referral and support

For further information or if you need help, contact the parish office of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church (200 Third Street, Beaver, PA) by calling 724.775.4111.

 

Substance Abuse Ministry Program

All are invited on the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30PM to pray the rosary for the addicted and the afflicted, prior to Mass at 7:00PM in the  Church of Ss. Peter and Paul. After Mass, a Substance Abuse Ministry ( SAM) Program meeting will follow in Keating Hall. Open to the community — especially to those affected and those who care.