Our first Lenten Mercy week collection went very well and benefited Gifts of Love in Avon which provides much needed food and household items for families in need. The ladies who organize and execute this ministry—Sherry Cordani and Tina Yablonski along with the help of new parishioner Carol Herron spent the first Monday putting all the items in order and taking them to Avon’s Gifts of Love.

This outpouring of goods is a sure example of Monday morning (March 10 th) Gospel message which highlight that we actually love God by loving the God in our neighbors in need. I want to thank everyone in our parish who donated to this past week’s collection for Gifts of Love, and thanks to Sherry, Tina and Carol for all your hard work. This coming week, the March 15-16 weekend, we will be collecting for the Little Sisters of the Poor in Enfield who run St. Joseph House and provide care for elderly residents and those who are handicapped and in need. Be assured that those Little Sisters will be praying for you in a big way! Thanks!