Works of Mercy
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In Chapter 25 of Matthew's Gospel, Jesus reminds us that we will be judged by our works of mercy.
Our faith defines 7 corporal works of mercy: Feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, visit the sick, visit the imprisoned, bury the dead.
There are opportunities at St. Catherine's to perform works of mercy, including:- Providing food and/or serving at our monthly commitment to provide a meal, which alternates between the Salvation Army and Dismas House of Burlington.
- Joining the St. Catherine's Team or pledging financial support for the annual COTS Walk for the homeless.
- Visiting or sending notes to our homebound parishioners.
- Knitting prayer shawls for ill or homebound parishioners
- Assisting at funerals Mass as a server; assisting at funeral receptions by providing food or kitchen help.
- Help clean grave markers in our cemetery.
- Our Parish provides food, toiletries and financial support for The Shelburne Food Shelf, Schip's Little Pantry, the Interfaith Christmas Project for Shelburne Families, and Joseph's House Outreach Center in Burlington.
Time Commitment: Make a dish once a month for suppers, or as needed; COTS Walk is an afternoon in May; visiting parishioners or sending notes as needed.
Contacts:
Salvation Army Supper: Souzanne Shahla
Dismas House Supper: Jeannie Slauson
COTS Walk Team: Mary Candon
Visits to homebound, knitting prayer shawls: Annie Roth
Funerals: Sally Kalinoski (Altar Servers at Funeral Mass); Tom Bonnette and Peggy Coutu (Funeral Receptions)
Schip's Little Pantry: Bring food to the basket in the gathering space of the hall.
Shelburne Food Shelf: Bring canned goods and personal care items for the baskets in the gathering space of the hall.
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