Envelopes
for Saint Vincent de Paul collection are in your boxes and are also being
distributed this week.
We
act on behalf of St. Dominic’s Parish community from the donations you make to
the poor box, located at the doors, the
Food drives organized by the schools, and our once a year offertory collection
which is scheduled for next Sunday. The
money collected is used all year by the Society. We are quite remarkable in that 100% of the
donations are given away. No expenses or honorarium are deducted by the Society,
we do not take mileage. We make visits and give groceries and/or vouchers for
the grocery stores to our neighbours in need.
So
far this year we have made 340 home visits, issued 309 grocery vouchers
totaling $18,221.00, delivered 427 bags of groceries and 341 bus tickets. We
helped 275 children, and 576 adults. We sent 9 children to summer camp, ordered
6 beds, and helped people with rent arrears. As a Society in this Parish we
have provided 500 volunteer hours in outreach.
Please
donate generously next week. It allows us to reach out for you and from
you.
We are also in need of new
members. If you are interested in serving your community please leave your name
on extension 6 of the church phone line, or leave your name in the office. We
meet once a month here at the church. Thank you for your support.
