Cardinal Seán recently wrote to all parishes of the Archdiocese asking for help in addressing the needs of more than 7,000 immigrant families who have come to Massachusetts and are living in state sponsored shelters (approximately 20,000 individuals). By the end of this week the expectation is that 7,500 families will be with us, and there is a great need for warm winter clothing for them.
In light of this, we have put a St. Vincent de Paul bin in the parking lot at St. Mary’s (there is already one at the St. Lawrence parking lot). In addition to winter clothing of all sizes, other items can also be donated such as diapers, adult and child toothbrushes and toothpaste, soap, deodorant, mouthwash, etc. The bin will be picked up on November 18. Please help us fill the bin!
Cardinal Seán offers this invitation in the spirit of Pope Francis who has asked us as Catholics to watch the “peripheries” of society where suffering is located. Thank you for your help.