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Tri-Parish Outreach
(518) 929-4369


 Catholic Charities: From Catholic Charities: : As we pause to honor Presidents’ Day, a special thank you to President Johnson for signing the Food Stamp Act in 1964  establishing permanency and oversight regulation for the food program that assists so many low-income families in addressing food insecurities. Over the years there have been many changes and recent income qualifications have increased. To learn if you may be eligible for SNAP food benefits, contact Catholic Charities of Columbia and
Greene Counties at 518-828-8660 and ask for our NOEP Coordinator. The NOEP Coordinator can assist in understanding the eligibility and paperwork requirements as well as completing the application.

De Caridades Católicas: Mientras hacemos una pausa para honrar el Día de los Presidentes, un agradecimiento especial al Presidente Johnson por firmar la Ley de Cupones de Alimentos en 1964, estableciendo la permanencia y la regulación de la supervisión del programa de alimentos que ayuda a tantas familias de bajos ingresos a hacer frente a la inseguridad alimentaria. A lo largo de los años ha habido muchos cambios y recientemente han aumentado los requisitos de ingresos. Para saber si usted puede ser elegible para los beneficios de alimentos SNAP, póngase en contacto con Caridades Católicas de los condados de Columbia y Greene al 518-828- 8660 y pregunte por nuestro Coordinador NOEP. El Coordinador NOEP puede ayudar a entender la elegibilidad y  los requisitos de papeleo, así como completar la solicitud. —Theresa Lux, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Columbia and Greene Counties.

Caring Ministries
If you or someone you know could benefit from the love shared in our work (Home Visitation, Caring Cards, Prayer Shawls) or would like to help in our ministries, please inquire at any of our Welcome Tables after Mass or through Kimberly Layton at our Main Office at (518) 758-9401. We know the winter can be a difficult time for many, so please get in touch if you or someone you know could use some extra care or you can assist us.

 Yarn needed: St. Joseph’s Food Pantry has a client who makes hats for our pantry and other local pantries. She is in need of yarn, size 4 and up. If you have any you are able to donate, please see, call, text Nancy Leonard (518) 821-8651. Thank you!

Calling all Bakers! St. James Coffee Hour Needs Your Goodies! Come share your coffee-hour treats with your friends at St. James. Please sign up at our Welcome Table to bring homemade or store-bought treats to coffee hour one Sunday this fall. Try out a new recipe to share with grateful friends!

Bottle Redemption at St. John the Baptist St. John’s Knights of Columbus continues to accept returnable bottles for redemption. Please leave in the large blue containers near the parking lot entrance. ALL PROCEEDS go to St. John’s Building and repair fund, an easy way to support your parish

CLYNK IT! The Church of St. Joseph has joined the CLYNK program at Hannaford Supermarkets. To participate, pick up a GREEN CLYNK BAG in the gathering space, and fill (to the line) with rinsed cans/ bottles eligible for a 5-cent deposit refund. Return your filled bag to a Hannaford Supermarket CLYNK area, scan the bag tag (provided on the bag), and drop off your bag.  Proceeds will be credited to St. Joe’s account. This helps our Church AND helps the environment. THANK YOU! 

Lending Library at St. John the Baptist Attention Readers! St. John’s Elves have set up a lending library in the church hall. Please feel free to borrow a book and return it when you are finished reading it. At this time, we do not need any additional book donations.

Sidewalk Warriors of Troy: This winter, please remember that many people lack the essentials to keep warm. We need warm hats, gloves or mittens, and scarves for many of the people who visit us each Thursday night. Please bring your donations to the CCNCC offices at 1025 Kinderhook St in Valatie. Also, please consider joining us on Thursday nights at our distribution site at 35 State Street, Troy, NY 12180. Help is always needed!

Good Works Calendar:

Friday, February 14

Food Pantry: at the Church of St. Joseph/Stuyvesant Falls Friday, March 14, from 1:30-3:30 PM. Please continue to refer those in need to our pantry. The Church of St. Joseph food pantry is collecting the following items in March: canned soup; crackers; oatmeal; coffee; hot chocolate. Please place any donated items in the red wagon in the gathering space. Thank you for your assistance!

Despensa de alimentos: en la Iglesia de St. Joseph/ Stuyvesant Falls el viernes 14 de marzo de 1:30-3:30 PM. Continúe remitiendo a los necesitados a nuestra despensa.

 

Donations Sought for Our Ministries:
Winter Donation Drives:

 

Furniture and clothing exchange: This week a set of dishes in two boxes (complete and in perfect condition - even with coffee mugs) was offered to OutReach in our  exchange Program. Please spread the word about our give-away program so that more people can benefit from it. It is confidential and at no cost.

Please call OutReach at (518)929-4369 if you know of anyone (a large family?) who can make use of a box of warm socks (mixed sizes). We will distribute the socks through our general distribution network if no one calls this week with particular need for them.

Our Bedding Project Concludes at the end of February. Please consider donating gently-used comforters, blankets, towels. etc. to  e shared with those in need in the Catholic Community of Northern Columbia County (CCNCC). Items donated this week will be given to individual families. Please note that bedding is accepted year-round with a special drive in the winter months of January and February.

Food Pantry: During these cold winter months the local food pantries welcome hot cocoa mixes, oatmeal packets, sealed baked goods, etc. At St. James a large wicker basket is located at the main door for donated items.

Parishioners who knit are asked to knit mittens, scarves, and hats for school children along with adult food pantry patrons for use in cold weather. Please call the OutReach number at (518) 929-4369 if you need wool for this project.

The Chatham Library offers programs monthly for children and adults. There are activities for youngsters and special interest programs for adults. A complete schedule of events is available at (518) 392-3666.

The Chatham Lions' Club is willing to accept books on tape or CD for those in need. If you these items to give away, please call the OutReach number at (518)929-4369 to arrange pickup. Thank you.

OutReach volunteers are needed to provide rides to local appointments (medical, etc.) on call. If you would like to join our team, please call OutReach at (518) 929-4369 to volunteer.

 

Fun Facts:

Did you know....

St. Peter's Square is outlined by a colonnade of 300 Doric columns by Bernini with open arms symbolically welcoming the world into the Catholic Church. Across the top of the colonnade are one hundred forty statues crafted between 1662 and 1703. The colonnade serves as a frame for the church, an enclosure for crowds of the faithful, and a stage for public audiences, processions, etc.