Holy Family Sack Lunches… THIS weekend! Bring them to the back of church by 11:15am | Please Note: Information Needed

Thank you to those who responded to our call for “drivers” to deliver lunches. Our needs have been met.

Recently the folks receiving our lunches at Volunteers of America have made two new requests so that they can better serve our neighbors:

• Please DATE you sack clearly on the outside, so they know when the lunch was made.
• Please note if there are “perishable” items such as meat or cheese in the sack lunch so steps can be taken to keep it refrigerated. Write “PERISHABLE” on the outside of the sack.

Thank you for taking these small steps to ensure safe and healthy food for our neighbors.

• This weekend,  July19 Drop off your lunches in the back of church.
• Include in your lunch: 2 sandwiches, chips, dessert, fruit and a beverage. Consider providing a protein or other healthy “soft” foods.
• Adding a personal note of encouragement lifts the spirit.
• On the outside of the bag, please clearly date the bag and make note if an item is perishable (meat, cheese)
• Bring you sack lunches to the back of church no later than 11:15 on July 19.
• Lunches will be out for delivery to Volunteers of America at 11:30am.
• Thank you for your generosity of time and treasures.

Food Insecurity

With the instability in our economy you or someone you know may be facing food insecurity. In the information center in the back of church you can find a helpful resource list to find various local food pantries and sources of other support. This tool is available in English and Spanish. You can also find this resource here: https://tinyurl.com/FoodSources26

School Supply Drive | July 11- Aug 2

Our school supply drive is in full swing! Thank you to many who have already contributed!

Every year we support various schools and non-profits through your generosity of supplying requested school supplies. Our schools, St Rose of Lima, Annunciation and DPS Northwest Hub are so grateful for your past donations. Thank you in advance!

Along with traditional school supplies, we’re also helping Annunciation open their new “STREAM” (science, technology, religion, engineering, art and math) classroom. Their list includes some fun and interesting needed items! Check it out. Many items you may already have at home, i.e. paper plates, tooth picks!

You can find the supply lists in the back of church or here: https://tinyurl.com/SchoolHF26

We also have an Amazon “wish list” set up which makes shopping easier as items will be delivered right to Holy Family. Access it here: https://tinyurl.com/HFschoolsupplies26

Items can be dropped off in the back of church. If you know of any families that need supplies, please contact Ann.

Volunteers are needed to help sort items on Sunday Aug 2 at 10:00 am in the parish hall and deliver items the week of August 3. Contact Ann if you can help

Plastic Free July

Plastic Free July.

Join millions of people reducing their plastic waste.

Plastic Free July™ is a shared global movement that helps millions of people reduce plastic waste through simple, everyday choices and be part of the solution to plastic pollution. That way, we can enjoy cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you join Plastic Free July™ by choosing to refuse single-use plastics? Each week we’ll post a “Plastic Free” challenge in the bulletin. As Catholics, we are called in Catholic Social Teaching to care for our common home. Let’s live our faith by reducing the amount of plastic we use.

More information on this movement: https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/

Week 3 Challenge: Plastic Straws. 

What you can do:

Choose to refuse single-use plastic straws.

How can you do it:

If you’re able to, request your cold drink is made without a single-use plastic straw. It’s important that you state this before your drink is made; if the straw is already in there when it’s brought to you, it’ll likely become plastic waste anyway.

For those with accessibility issues or who prefer straws, you can also bring your own sustainable alternatives. There are stainless steel, bamboo, and glass options available on the market, and even foldable reusable straws that you can easily keep in your purse or pocket.

Recycle and Reuse in our Parish Hall  

When attending an event in the parish hall, please practice recycling by following these steps.

1. In the blue recycle bin put in only empty and clean cans, #1 plastic cups and plastic water bottles.  NO plates, napkins or other items.
2. To help with clean up, empty all liquids before throwing them in the trash.

Thank you for your assistance in protecting our common home.