Below are some events that we are aware of and their dates and locations and other information that may be of interest.
 
“PLANTAPLOOZA” at The Community Harvest Project
May 20, Saturday, 7:30am – 1:00pm at 39-49 Wheeler Rd., No. Grafton
www.communityharvestproject.org or more information
 
The Community Harvest Project, a working farm that grows fruits and vegetables for our neighbors in need.(address above) Contact the project directly at 774-551-6544 or Drop In!  Individuals and families can drop in at the Grafton location to volunteer between 9 and noon, Monday – Saturday, May – October.  You can also check face-book for up-to-date openings and closings.  Go to their website (above) and click on “Volunteer” to learn more.
 
THE 32^ND ANNUAL WALK FOR THE HOMELESS – 2:00pm, Sunday, May 21^st
Walk Begins at Elm Park (and end ends at Elm Park with a cookout) in Worcester
Pledge sheets / information are located at the Soup Kitchen Ministry Table
 
The Blackstone Valley String Quartet Presents
“SPRING AWAKENING:  A TANGO EXPERIENCE - Sunday, June 4, at 3:00pm
Free Concert located on the Grafton Common, Grafton Ctr. – bring your lounge chairs!
3 women came in today and dropped off a flyer about this concert that they are performing in. (see bulletin board outside of parish office)  They are local talent - graduates of the Northbridge Christian Academy.
 
2^nd Annual “BARN DANCE” AT THE DISMAS Family Farm
Saturday, June 10^th from 6:00 – 9:00pm – 687 Lincoln Rd., in beautiful Oakham
Ticket includes a Barbeque, Dancing, Hayrides    Adults $15.00 – Kids FREE
www.dismasisfamily.org for more details / or to purchase tickets in advance
 
Boy Scout Troop 106 is running a collection of clothing and household items (nothing over 50 lbs.) for the Epilepsy Foundation.  There is a bin located in the Gathering Space at St. Mary for this purpose.  Larger donation Items can be left in the garage on the left side.  A trailer will be in the parking lot across the street from the church on May 27, Saturday, from 8:00am to 1:00pm. Money’s raised from this collection will benefit the Epilepsy Foundation and also help to fund a trip for the scouts
 
The Shoe Collection for the Interfaith Hospitality Network is ongoing till May 31 ^st.  There are bins at St. Mary, St. Philip, and St. James.  This is a community effort.  We just sent 5 large bags filled with shoes – approximately 125 pairs of all kinds / styles and some ice skates too, to storage till the end of the drive.  Thanks to all who have helped so far! J 
 
Mite Boxes  - were given to your child during Lent for the benefit of the St. Vincent DePaul Society, serving those in need in our community.  It’s not too late to return these to the parish office -  J Thank You!
 
The Soup Kitchen, a monthly outreach ministry, also needs your help. 

• Help purchase or prepare a part of a meal for one of the 5 Houses we serve monthly. The meal is a Taco Dinner, with brownies and ice cream for dessert, easy to shop for or cook for.
• Serve dinner as a family with a ministry member at one of the houses.  They are safe environments.
• Stop by the table and take some of the information and learn more about the your Soup Kitchen Ministry.