PEAR is a ministry that provides emergency assistance, as resources allow, to people in need in the community.  Catholic Charities facilitates the PEAR network.  At St. Raymond, people may request assistance by stopping by the PMC during daytime hours, Monday through Friday.  The front desk person collects the required information and details related to the assistance being requested. Assistance is provided, when available and appropriate, along with referral to Catholic Charities or other service organizations.