Firstly a thank you! The Rwamuhindas would like to thank the generous parishioners who provided and helped to decorate a Christmas tree and to all those who helped to provide beautiful Christmas gifts for them. The family were delighted to
St. Paul “Giving Tree” Wrap-Up
THANK YOU to our wonderful parishioners who gave so generously to the 2020 Giving Tree Program! Despite the pandemic, we collected hundreds of gift cards and gifts which will ensure many families will have food and gifts they otherwise might
Letter from the St. John “Christmas Wish” Team
Dear Christmas Wish Sponsors and Donors, 2020 has certainly been a year to remember. The families that we support through our Christmas Wish outreach program needed our help more than ever this year. Many of the children in our program
“Spirit of Sharing” Gift Collection
Almost every year for the past two decades, a group of parishioners has organized a gift collection from parish and Saint John School families for a program called “Spirit of Sharing”. The program, sponsored by St. Patrick’s Parish in Lawrence
Annual “Coats for Kids” Collection Begins This Weekend! November 7-8 and 14-15
Each year in November, our Collaborative participates in the Coats for Kids drive coordinated by Anton’s Cleaners, a Boston-wide coat collection campaign for children, teens, adults and babies. Anton’s cleans all the donated coats and coordinates their distribution to those in need.
Toiletries Drive for St. Francis House – October 24 & 25
Boxes will be at both churches on Saturday, October 24th and Sunday, October 25th for collection of toiletries for St. Francis House in Boston. They have requested toothbrushes, deodorant, combs, brushes, shampoo, conditioner, razors, chapstick, and shaving cream. Thank you
ISP “Company of Grace” Virtual Event with Sr. Helen Prejean
Wednesday, October 28 at 8pm
Join the Ignation Spirituality Project (ISP) and Sr. Helen Prejean for a special virtual Company of Grace: There is Courage in Love. Normally, the annual fundraiser to support their efforts providing spiritual care to people recovering from homelessness and addiction
At the Collaborative this Weekend, October 17-18: Star of Bethlehem Handicrafts
Maysoon Khair will be visiting the Collaborative this weekend, selling handcrafted Olive Wood items in support of School of Joy, a school for children with diversified abilities. The global pandemic has spared no-one, and so inevitably the tourist economy in the Holy
SJSP Virtual Trivia Night to Benefit NPH – Tuesday, October 6 at 7:00pm via Zoom
Sponsored by Youth Ministry Team up with your friends and family to test your knowledge! Gather a group of up to 10 friends and join us on October 6 for our Virtual Trivia Night fundraiser. Enjoy some friendly competition while supporting
Update from the Service Commission: New Ways to Help
St. Francis House
Our Collaborative Service Commission met this week and spent some time looking at the many organizations with whom we have a relationship and who we traditionally help in the coming season of Thanksgiving and Christmas. We are looking at creative