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Our Next Market Sunday is July 5th!
We could never say thanks enough to all who have supported this ministry during the last few months. So many of you reached out to make sure we had all of the donations we need.
Thanks to you, we have readily been able to support 19 Grafton families.
At this time, we are particularly in need of: Rice mixes, Ramen Noodles & Macaroni and Cheese, Chef Boyardee, Brownie mixes, Cookies, Peanut Butter or Cheese snack crackers and Juice boxes.
Donations can be left in the gathering space at St Mary’s or in the entry way at St Philip’s.
If you are aware of anyone struggling to support themselves or their families, please refer them to the St Vincent De Paul Society at 508 839-3993 x 35. All information is kept confidential.
Thanks,
Nancy Atchue -
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During the COVID-19 Crisis:
Thank you to the unbelievably generous parishioners who helped us supply groceries to 20 Grafton families this month!
We need your help for our next Market Sunday, June 7th. We could use any non perishable food. We are in particular need of rice mixes, Lipton Sides, Hamburger Helper, coffee and tea.
Donations can be dropped off at St. Mary's on the Market Sunday carts near the elevators or by the entry at St Philip’s as usual. Please use new bags, no reusable ones.
With so much appreciation for your support,
The Market Sunday Ministry -
Market Sunday is a monthly collection of non-perishable foods, donated by the parishioners and residents of the town, intended to meet the need of local households that do not have enough food week-to-week. Food assistance requests can be made by a member of the household in person or by phone to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (contact information is provided on their web page). Someone else may also make a request on behalf of a recipient.
Contacts:
Janet LaMarche (508) 839-4000; jml6jos9@gmail.com
Rosemary Flynn (508) 839-4269; mammy12@verizon.net
Volunteers meet on the first Sunday of the month in the basement parish hall at St. Mary to distribute groceries and goods to ~17 Grafton families. The donations from St. Mary and St. Philip parishes sustain this outreach program. Donations can be dropped off on the cart at St. Mary (by the Markey Sunday banner) or on the cart or table next to the food pantry cabinets downstairs. Donations can be dropped off in the basket by the front door of St. Philip.
Here is a sample shopping list of items commonly needed. Copies are available on the Soup Kitchen Ministry table in the gathering space at St. Mary and by the collection basket in the front of St. Philip. The list is just a guideline. All donations are welcome.
Special requests are posted in the weekly bulletin! -
