FLASHLIGHTS for the HOMELESS 
Light is often taken for granted.  When it gets dark, we simply fip a switch and enjoy the illumination that a lamp or fixture provides for us.  We can continue  reading, writing, or working on a project.  We feel a sense of security knowing that the lights are on.  
However, when it gets dark out on the streets or in wooded areas where homeless folks live, darkness lasts until the sun rises again.   

Hand crank powered or solar powered flashlights are so helpful in many ways. They provide light without the need for batteries. Most cost less than $20. Please consider donating the gift of light to a vulnerable person in our city. Case workers who serve folks in isolated areas will deliver the flashlights to those who are most in need. Please purchase and drop off in the Outreach Area or make a donation to cover the cost. Speak with Annie Doyle to help, or share a question.

Join Our Prayer Shawl Ministry in 2021! 
Thank you to all of our faithful knitters who continue to spread comfort and kindness through their generous work! During this difficult time we knit and pray as we work from home. New members are invited to join this important ministry of outreach to the sick, suffering and lonely. Feel free to contact Kathy Hessel with any questions at mkhessel@aol.com

Elder Services of Worcester Area is sponsoring a local letter writing campaign.  Please click here for more information.  

You Can Help to Prevent Homelessness by using “Hope for Housing cards” to buy your weekly groceries. You receive the full value of the a card in the amount you choose. The stores (Stop & Shop, CVS, Panera, and more) donate up to 5% of that amount to “Hope for Housing” to assist children with families in crisis.

Cards are sold after Masses and special arrangements are available. Call Dave and Sue Genereux at 508-829-5776 or email them WaysideATQ@aol.com for more information.           

Many of our parish friends are homebound these days! Staying home can sometimes be boring or sad. You can help to brighten someone's day by sending them a card to let them know that you are thinking of them.
Mail the card to our Outreach Coordinator: Mrs. Ann Doyle 81 Barrett Ave. Worcester Ma. 01605
Mrs. Doyle will forward your card to someone who will be very happy to receive it. Thank You!  

Simple face coverings are needed now  
Guests guests at the Mustard seed are asking for help. Many thanks to Kathy and Donna who have donated beautifully sewed masks, and simple long strips of cloth to just tie on. No-sew instructions on line are very helpful. Please call Annie Doyle 508-450-4134 if you can help with this need.


Food is still needed.  Your food donations are still picked up from the “Outreach Collection Area”.  Non perishable food items, toilet paper, and cleaning products are a constant need as well.  

  Please drop off in the outreach area.