In keeping with the Lenten practice of almsgiving, we are encouraged to donate items suggested by each weekend’s gospel readings listed below.
DROP OFF LOCATIONS:
St. Athanasius - Foyer area by the Restroom by side door church entrance
St. Agnes - Collection bin at Woburn Street entrance
First Sunday of Lent: February 17 – 18
“The Spirit drove Jesus out into the wilderness.
He was in the wilderness for 40 days…and he was with the wild animals.”
Donate: Pet Food, Pet Toys, Used Blankets, Sheets, Towels for local animal shelters,community pet food pantries and clients of Reading Food Pantry - Return donations by Wednesday, February 21
Second Sunday of Lent: February 24 – 25
“…and His clothes became dazzling white, so as no fuller on earth could bleach them"
Donate: Laundry Detergent, Dish Detergent and Paper Towels for Reading Food Pantry - Return donations by Wednesday, February 28
Third Sunday of Lent: March 2 – 3
“Destroy this temple and I will rebuild it in three days”
Donate: Personal Care Items including shampoo, deodorant, lotion, feminine hygiene products, disposable razors, etc. to assist women living in shelters as they rebuild their lives after suffering domestic violence - Return donations by Wednesday, March 6
Fourth Sunday of Lent: March 9 – 10
“While I am in the world, I am the light of the world.”
Donate: 60, 75 and 100 Watt (or equivalent LED) Light Bulbs for Mission of Deeds - return donations by Wednesday, March 13
Donate: New Books from list provided to benefit students at St. John Paul II Academy Dorchester
“Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it will no bear fruit.”
Donate: Individual Snack Packs for Housing Families of Malden’s Youth ProgramNOTE: No peanut butter, jello or gummy snacks - Return donations by Wednesday, March 20
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion: March 23 – 24
“The very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road…crying out: Hosanna!”
Donate: new and gently worn Sweaters, Flannel Shirts, Sweatshirts and Hoodies for all ages for Lazarus House
Holy Thursday, March 28 – Divine Mercy Sunday, April 7
“He began to wash the disciple’s feet and dried them with the towel around His waist”
Donate: Adult Size White Athletic Socks for Boston Healthcare for the Homeless