Grocery giving cards may be placed in the collection basket every weekend during
Lent. These gift cards will be distributed to The Haitian Catholic Community.
Smaller denominations ($10, $20 or $25) works best to reach as many families as
possible.
Church of the Holy Spirit
A Roman Catholic Parish
Works of Mercy
Corporal & Spiritual Works of Mercy
A Lenten Program Organized by
the Holy Spirit Social Concerns Ministry
During this Lenten season we ask that you keep the recipients of our Lenten Corporal Works of Mercy in your prayers.
Join us each week during Lent as we give special attention to the Corporal Works of Mercy.
Please deliver all items below to the church vestibule.
IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU BRING ONLY THE ITEMS AS DESIGNATED FOR EACH WEEK.
March 7 & 8
Shelter the Homeless
ONLY BRAND NEW ITEMS: Twin bed sheet sets & blankets, Bath towels & washcloths, Pots, pans & kitchen towels; Personal hygiene items for men, women and children; Disposable diapers, baby wipes; fragrance free liquid laundry detergent.
Items will be donated to Inspirica in Stamford, one of the largest providers of services to the homeless in Connecticut. No clothing this week please.
March 15 & 16
Visit the Sick
Reach Out to Someone in Need:
Suggestions, visit someone who is home bound, call someone, send a note, deliver a
meal, offer a ride to an appointment, help care for a pet.
March 22 & 23
Clothe the Naked
Please deliver to the vestibule of the church.
All seasons new or gently used clothing, shoes, socks, and accessories for men, women, & children.
Each article of clothing is checked. This tends to be very time consuming so lots of hands are welcome to assist. If you have time, your help, even 10-15 minutes makes a difference! Often children or whole families have assisted with this process!
March 29 & 30
Comfort the Imprisoned
Please include the imprisoned in your prayers.
April 5 & 6
Feed the Hungry / Give Drink to the Thirsty
Our monthly non- perishable food collection will go to the Haitian American Catholic Center.
Suggestions include Easter items, dried beans, lentils, peas and corn.
April 12 & 13
Bury the Dead
Pick up a blessed palm and prayers for the departed in the church vestibule
and
Visit a loved one’s gravesite.
Pray for all the departed during the week.
The Seven Spiritual Works of Mercy
REMEMBER TO PRACTICE DAILY
Admonish the sinner. Instruct the ignorant. Counsel the doubtful.
Comfort the sorrowful. Bear wrongs patiently. Forgive injuries.
Pray for the living and the dead.
