Jubilee for Parish Personnel

JUBILEE FOR PARISH PERSONNEL
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
 
On July 30 the Diocese will celebrate a “Jubilee for Parish Personnel,” an opportunity to thank those who do so much in out parishes to foster the Church’s mission.
 
It will also be an occasion to mark Bishop O’Connell’s 15^th anniversary as our shepherd.   We would like to do so by presenting  the Bishop with a “Bouquet of Good Works” to offered by the faithful of the Diocese.
 
We invite you to carry out any number of  “good works” for the intention of the Bishop between June 15 and August 15.  Complete the form below indicating the number of good works you would offer.  Suggestions are provided. Indicate the number of works on the line provided and return it by way of the collection basket or parish office visit by June 29
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I will offer the following good works  for the intention of our Bishop, David O’Connell on his anniversary:
 
To Feed the Hungry                             ___________    

• a monetary gift to a charity
• donating groceries to a pantry
• serving at a soup kitchen
• preparing bag lunches for needy
• preparing a meal for the homebound

To Shelter the Homeless                    ___________

• volunteer at a home shelter
• donate to a foster care program
• help elderly clean up/make repairs

To Clothe the Naked                           ___________

• donate to a clothing drive
• donate to a maternity center
• donate to the parish “poor box”

To Visit the Sick and Imprisoned     ___________

• visit the sick and homebound
• prepare a meal for a sick neighbor
• send a card or letter to the homebound
• donate bibles, rosaries to a jail

To Bury the Dead                                 ___________

• attend the funeral rites of a friend
• help a widow/widower with errands
• visit and pray at a cemetery
• have a Mass offered for the poor souls