As many of you know, last year the proceeds of our Lenten gift went to Catholic Charities/Boston for their Refugee Relief activities. CC/Boston settles between 300-400 refugees each year and the majority of these refugees come from African countries including DR Congo, Eritrea and Ethiopia as well as Middle Eastern countries including Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan.
After these families and individuals have been resettled in the Boston area, they need assistance in so many ways. One way we can help out is to collect household items that are needed in their apartments. The Service Commission has organized Collection Sundays during the weekends of January 21-22 and January 28-29. On these weekends we will be collecting Household Cleaning Supplies, including dish soap, sponges, laundry detergent, brooms (either upright or whisk brooms) and microfiber mops/dusters. Donations may be left at St. John Church in the Glen Road entrance, in the Library area on the lower level , or in Powers Hall. (Look for the “Collection Sundays” signs.)
This is a wonderful opportunity to get your children involved in a service activity. Imagine the conversations that will ensue as you explain why these families need to uproot and resettle in the United States, far from family and a familiar culture! If you have any questions about Collection Sundays, please don’t hesitate to contact the Parish Office (781-235-0045.)
