Spotlight on Social Outreach
Holy Family Sack Lunches… Sacks out July 11th & 12th | Delivered July 19th 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, July 11-12 lunch sacks are available in the back of church. Take as many sacks as lunches you wish to make.
- 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.
- There are flyers in the back of church with more info.
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 2 Challenge: Loose Produce
What you can do
Choose to refuse pre-packed fruit and vegetables.
How you can do it
Buying plastic-wrapped or packaged fruits and vegetables can be convenient, but unfortunately it creates plastic waste. Instead, consider looking out for loose fruit and vegetables in your local grocery store, or head to a farmers’ market or organic store where plastic packaging is less often used.
Choosing lightweight, reusable produce bags instead of the single-use plastic bags that are usually provided. Be sure to look for ones made from recycled plastic or repurposed netting fabric. Many stores offer cardboard boxes as alternatives as well.
Recycle and Reuse in our Parish Hall
When attending an event in the parish hall, please practice recycling by following these steps.
- 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.
- To help with clean up, empty all liquids before throwing them in the trash.
Thank you for your assistance in protecting our common home.
School Supply Drive | July 11- Aug 2
Hard to believe we’re already talking about back to school.
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 tradition 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, toothpicks!
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.
