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The St. Rose of Lima Conference collected much-needed items for use by Family Services in their homeless programs. Through the month of August Parish members donated items, such as toilet paper, tissues, hand soap, soap or shower gel, laundry detergent, deodorant, shampoo, toothbrushes, and toothpaste. Very generous donations from St. Rose, St. Patrick, and St. Thomas More were delivered to Family Services by the Conference for use at their Homeless Shelter. The members of the St. Rose of Lima SVDP Conference would like say thank you to all who donated to this noble cause. When we give to the poor, God indeed pours his love, peace, and joy into our hearts, into our lives and into the hearts of those who are poor. God Bless You All! 
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Through the month of November, parishioners from St. Rose of Lima and St. Patrick, Newry, donated slightly worn and new hooded sweatshirts towards this worthy cause. This year a total of 223 sweatshirts, along with a few gloves, hats, and winter pants were collected for distribution to those who need them. The members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society would like to say thank you to all who donated to this noble cause. When we give to the poor, God indeed pours his love, peace, and joy into our hearts, into our lives and into the hearts of those who are poor. God Bless You All!  Each year during the July/August timeframe, our Conference requests that parishioners donate items such as paper goods, laundry soap, cleaning supplies, shampoo, etc. for the homeless. This year we collected 9 large boxes of toiletry items. All donations go to Family Services, the organization that oversees the local homeless shelter. Thank you to all who donated!   Our first-ever bottled water collection for the homeless was a success. The water was delivered to Family Services.
The St. Rose of Lima St. Vincent de Paul Conference continued with its Homeless Support Program with a collection of hooded sweatshirts for use by Family Services in their homeless/needy programs. Parish members from St. Rose, St. John, and St. Patrick donated slightly worn and new hooded sweatshirts towards this worthy cause. The collection ran during the month of November, and St. Patrick’s collection was extended through the middle of December. A total of 216 sweatshirts, along with numerous hats/beanies, scarfs, and gloves were delivered to Family Services by the Conference. Close to 50 coats were also collected. Since the homeless shelter was not taking coats, only hoodies, the coats were taken to the SVDP Thrift Store where those who are in need of financial assistance can receive store vouchers for clothing. One free coat is included in that voucher. Dan Weaver, St. Rose Conference president, said, “The members of the St. Rose of Lima SVDP Conference would like say thank you to all the parish members who donated to this noble cause. When we give to the poor, God indeed pours his love, peace and joy into our hearts, into our lives and into the hearts of those who are poor. God Bless You All!
Our latest delivery of 81 care packages included:
 Below is a photo of our first Care Package delivery to Family Services this year. Thank you to all who participated in this program! God Bless You!  Through the month of November, parishioners from both St. Rose and St. Patrick’s donated slightly worn and new hooded sweatshirts towards this worthy cause. A total of 119 sweatshirts, along with a few coats and numerous hats/beanies, scarfs and gloves were delivered to Family Services by the Conference. Thank you to all the parish members who donated to this noble cause. When we give to the poor, God indeed pours his love, peace and joy into our hearts, into our lives and into the hearts of those who are poor. God Bless You All!  Our annual drive for slightly worn or new adult sized hooded sweatshirts is underway! Drop off in the box in the church vestibule, during November.  Here is a picture of a few of our St. Vincent de Paul members dropping off our homeless donations from last month's collection, at Family Services.  |
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