The Bainbridge Island community would seem at first glance far removed from the inner city and homelessness. Yet, Deacon Joseph Curtis, before he retired from St. Cecilia, first gave conception to the idea of daytime ministries like Matt Talbot Center and Lazarus Daytime Center that now seem so common. They were anything but common fifteen years ago when the first efforts were made. Another islander, Dick Abrams, helped get the doors open for Matt Talbot some ten years ago.  St. Cecilia's parish is now closely identified with Matt Talbot, but there is also strong support for Lazarus.  There are several St. Cecilia parishioners active in gathering clothing.