Mercy students, in the spirit of their founder Catherine McAuley, are steadfastly determined to take Mercy into an interconnected world. Their shared sense of social consciousness is fortified by universal empathy and a conviction that all are worthy of God’s mercy. This deep awareness and compassion move the Mercy Community to take principled action and serve the needs of others
This photo collage depicts some of the service projects that Mercy High students focused on for the 2021 holiday season. More clubs along with three Honor Societies, Spanish, Italian and National, have more service events planned for early 2022.
Top Row L-R: Over 300 apple and pumpkin pies were assembled and baked to be distributed by the Middletown Thanksgiving Project to the St. Vincent de Paul Place, the Community School in Waterbury, and Mercy Housing and Shelter in Hartford.
Christmas cards were written and distributed at Apple Rehabilitation Center in Middletown. Working together are Vanessa Esposito ’24 and Reese Fowler ’24.
The National Honor Society held a personal care and toiletry drive for St. Vincent De Paul Middletown Soup Kitchen
Middle Row L-R: The Justice and Peace Club collected 385 pairs of socks to donate to St. Vincent DePaul.
The Peer Ministers sponsored a PJs for the Prince of Peace drive that benefited a women’s shelter in Bridgeport.
Bottom Row L-R: The Helping Hands Helping Paws club under the direction of Mrs. Rodrigues collected many items for our four-legged friends in need.
The National Honor Society held a drive to collect funds and items for the Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center in Middletown. The Solnit Center is a family-centered treatment facility for children and youth with serious emotional disorders.
Rotary Interact Club held numerous food drives were held to benefit area families and agencies.
By Marie Kalita