The cold weather is upon us and the homeless of our city wait in line for shelter in the only city shelter available. The numbers of homeless has grown to more than double the number of beds in that shelter. The local news reports say that several inner city churches might be planning to give shelter in their basements. We have seen nothing definite and in the meantime it is very cold searching for a place to sleep. A donation of gloves, a hat, a scarf or socks would be put to good use. There is a bin in the Outreach Collection area. Many thanks to the Prayer Shawl Ministry for their prayers and donations of scarves

Our Christmas Food Collection was given to Our Lady of Providence Food Pantry and the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry. Let’s keep the need filled! Food and paper products continue to be most welcome. Non-perishable food items can be left at the Outreach collection area just outside the door of the church hall.

Each grade level met with Mr. White during class times. On our final class day before Christmas break, our students gathered in the church to sing Christmas carols with families.

Saturday, December 3 at 9:30am The children of the religious education program and their families are invited to a pancake breakfast with St. Nicholas. Join us in the church hall.

Our next meal will be served on September 16, 2016. Needs will be posted at the church exits at the beginning of the month.

Read the recent article in the Catholic Free Press describing the parish work accomplished at the Interfaith Hospitality House.