Parish Social Ministry - News
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Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much! but we can not do it
without you.
Without doubt, Covid -19 changed and affected the entire world. These are difficult and uncertain times. It is for this reason that Outreach is getting ready for Back to School distribution 2021, hoping that our children will fill schools again with laugh and a desire to learn.
Children need constant encouragement and support to succeed, and as a community we can help make that happen. Sending a child to school with new and needed supplies instills a sense of pride along with message that school is important. New school supplies can be expensive and unaffordable to a family with limited income.
If you are able to help a child, you can either donate supplies or buy a gift card from Target, CVS, Walmart. Also you can sponsor a child in need. To sponsor a child call Sigrid to 631- 6690068 ext 202. School supplies can be dropped off at the
Listed below are the school supplies that children need:
- New Backpacks
- Binder and subject dividers for binders
- Loose left paper
- #2 pencils -Pens red/blue/black
- Composition books
- Double pocket file folders
- Ruler – Scissors – Erasers
- Glue Sticks & Bottle Glue
- Index cards 3x5
- Washable markers/ Crayons
- Graphing calculator
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Your financial support is fundamental for us:
We have faith in God that you continue supporting us financially, so we can all together carry on with the mission that our Lord Jesus has entrusted us.
Your generosity and compassion are heart-warming and very much appreciated.
16 In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16
The following items are needed this week in our Food Pantry:
Ketchup, Mayonnaise, Jelly, Mustard.
Paper Products (toilet paper, paper towels and napkins)
Powered or Shelf Stable milk (Parmalat, etc. )
Canned Fruits, canned vegetables (no green beans please)
Laundry detergent,
Feminine hygiene products
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