Greetings from the Pastoral Council!
We hope this communication finds you well as you prepare for Ash Wednesday (February 22nd) and the beginning of Lent.
One of the topics we continue to illuminate in our monthly communication is the concept of time, talent, and treasure. This month we would like to spotlight a new Parish outreach that calls upon each of us to participate in one way or another to serve our Brothers and Sisters in Christ. This new opportunity is the Easter Angel Outreach.
Easter Angel Outreach is modeled after last year's abundantly successful ThanksGifting event. We are again collecting hygiene and food products and will add some small Easter gifts for children. This outreach is designed with the beautiful intent of providing items that will be of support to those in need through the Easter season and beyond.
Donated items will be available on March 26th in one of the church classrooms. Guests will be greeted and experience the help of a "Personal Shopper". Our volunteers will assist them as they fill their own customized "Easter Blessings Baskets" choosing from the donations our parishioners have provided. In addition, Saint Vincent De Paul's (SVDP) Spring Cleaning Clothing Drivewill yield gently used clothing and home goods also donated by our parishioners. After our guests fill their “Easter Blessings Baskets”, they will be guided on to the SVDP collection site to choose additional items for their families.
We anticipate serving 100+ individuals and families in need! There will be many ways to get involved. The volunteer opportunities will range from donating items to helping throughout the day of the Easter Angel Outreach event. Visit the SignUp Genius links below to discover how you can get involved! If you have any questions about this event, please email Mary Ellen Brown at MEBrown@bscaz.org
To Volunteer
To Donate Items:
As always, we are here to serve, so please reach out with any comments or suggestions at pastoralcouncil@bscaz.org or reply directly to this email.
On behalf of the entire Pastoral Council, thank you in advance for considering this amazing opportunity to support those in need and use your time, talent, or treasure!