This weekend’s collection will go to support the work of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Boston. This ministry is focused on support of children and families as well as new arrived immigrants in the Archdiocese. Programs include food pantries, residential care for women and children in poverty, substance abuse counseling and assistance with rent and heating oil. Catholic Charities regularly serves over 175,000 people each year. It is focused on direct personal and social support of those in need.