Tri-Parish Outreach
(518) 929-4369
Catholic Charities: As of October 1st, the amount of food benefits available through SNAP is increasing. An eligible household of 3 can receive a maximum of $768 to spend locally to meet food needs. The eligibility for SNAP benefits is complex including meeting or being exempt from work requirements. The NOEP Coordinator at Catholic Charities can assist in screening for potential eligibility. Appointments are held in Hudson as well in the community. Contact Catholic Charities at 518-828-8660 to see if you and your family may qualify. A partir del 1 de octubre, la cantidad de beneficios de alimentos disponibles a través de SNAP está aumentando. Un hogar elegible de 3 puede recibir un máximo de $ 768 para gastar localmente para satisfacer las necesidades alimentarias. La elegibilidad para los beneficios de SNAP es compleja, incluyendo el cumplimiento o estar exento de los requisitos de trabajo. El Coordinador de NOEP en Caridades Católicas puede ayudar en la detección de elegibilidad potencial. Las citas se llevan a cabo en Hudson, así como en la comunidad. Contacte a Caridades Católicas al 518828-8660 para ver si usted y su familia pueden calificar. — Theresa Lux, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Columbia and Greene Counties
Dining Out For Others - Please plan to dine out on Wednesdays in November in support of the annual Dining Out For Others fundraiser sponsored by Catholic Charities of Columbia Greene to benefit the Emergency Assistance Program. The schedule of restaurants will be available soon.
THIS SUNDAY!, October 6th, St. Joseph Flower Fundraiser Love fresh flowers? The Dahlia Divas (Kristina Kwacz & Sofia Berry) will have fresh cut blooms for sale after the 10:45 a.m. Mass at the Church St. Joseph's today. $4 per stem or 3 blooms of your choice for $10. All funds will go toward the Church of St. Joseph's furnace replacement fund
Haiti Committee Silent Auction St. James Church, Sunday Oct. 20 & 27 Please plan on stopping by St. James Gathering Space on Sunday, Oct. 20 & 27 to bid on wonderful Silent Auction items and find a treasure for yourself or a loved one. All proceeds will benefit Ste. Cécile, our sister parish in Hait
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: Thank you so much for your continued donations. They are much needed, as the number of people served continues to grow, from 120 in June of 2023, to over 300 now. The increase in people means an increase in needs. Along with toilet paper and boxes of cereal, we need children’s diapers and pull-ups. More helping hands are needed each Thursday at Christ Methodist Church at the corner of State and Fifth. Setup begins at 4:30 pm. Many CCNCC families have helped, and know first-hand the satisfaction of helping others. Contact: Sue Seymour.
The Preschool at Stuyvesant Falls School Supplies Drive: The Preschool at St. Joseph’s in Stuyvesant Falls seeks donations of school supplies through Labor Day weekend. Please consider bringing any of the following items to your church, where they will be collected for the Preschool. A monetary offering will be taken up in August. Thanks in advance for your generosity!
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Good Works Calendar:
Friday, October 11
Food Pantry: at the Church of St. Joseph/Stuyvesant Falls Friday, October 11, 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 11 de octubre de 1:30-3:30 PM. Continúe remitiendo a los necesitados a nuestra despensa.
Donations Sought for Our Ministries:
Spring Donation Drives:
Give-Away Program: This week a parishioner. advised that she has “every imaginable" item for the home to share with others. If you know specific items that an individual or family may need or can make use of, please call OutReach at (518) 929-4369. OutReach has no means of storage, but we would be delighted to connect recipients with donors as feasible. Please let us know.
Please remember child-friendly Items when donating to your local pantry. Boxed raisins, individual containers of applesauce and fruit cocktail, fall soups and individual containers or full-size containers of fruit juices are well received. The list of ongoing needs includes instant soup cups (tomato or chicken noodle), Spaghetti-O's and paper goods. There are receptacles in each of our Gathering Spaces for those who wish to donate.
Social worker and parishioner, Deb Kelsey, advises that her clients need health care products (e.g., shampoo and conditioner, toothpaste and toothbrushes, and paper goods (tissues). Regular-size or sample-size would be appreciated. We will gladly forward to Deb any items brought into the St. James Gathering Space. Thank you!
The 2024 Calendar of Planned OutReach Events is posted on the bulletin board near the office at St. James. Please check the calendar periodically for news of coming events.
Eyeglasses: Late-arriving eyeglasses that were donated during the summer have been forwarded to Lions' Club International for shipment to Haiti, Homeland of St. James' sister parish, as feasible, or elsewhere as practical. Please note, OutReach collects glasses year-round with a special drive during the summer months.
Pet Supplies: The Chatham Public Library is sponsoring a collection of animal products (e.g., cat and dog food) starting in October. At St. James, October 20 has been designated Pet Supply Weekend in support of the Columbia-Greene Humane Society in commemoration of the Feast of St. Francis.
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.
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