As many headed out to shop on the day after Thanksgiving, the Knights of Columbus in the Middletown Deanery distributed new winter coats to those in need at St. Sebastian’s Hall. The upper Middlesex councils have joined other councils in Connecticut and North America to give children in need a free and much-needed gift as the Knights distributed new winter coats at nine sites throughout Connecticut. The Coats for Kids distributions were held throughout the state as part of an initiative that began in Bridgeport during Thanksgiving weekend in 2012. Last winter, Knig...

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The men of the Knights of Columbus Cardinal Spellman Council 6107 affiliated with Guardian Angels Parish in Colchester, have completed their food drive to assist our brothers and sisters in need within the Colchester community. The nonperishable food items were collected over the period from November 5 through the 12th and delivered by the Knights to the Colchester Food Bank the week prior to the Thanksgiving Holiday. The Knights extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the parishioners of Guardian Angels Parish who made this donation possible by their generosity and ca...

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Christmas Miracle Bags 2022 St Vincent de Paul Place will be distributing and delivering roast beef dinners on Christmas Day. On that day, we would like to give each person or family a Miracle Bag. Miracle bags are gift bags that contain items like warm hats, gloves and personal hygiene items. We estimate that we will need 600 of these bags this year. You can help us fill these bags. We need the following:    Warm Hats  Gloves Men/Women  Shampoo/Conditioner Toothpaste/Toothbrush  Shaving cream  Razors  Deodorant ...

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Saint Vincent de Paul Place, Norwich, is looking for volunteers for various needs. Check out the below opportunities to lend your time and talents: St. Vincent de Paul Place is looking for summer volunteers.   Educators / college students consider helping at SVdPP once a week for the summer.  Opportunities in the kitchen, food pantry, front desk and cleaning for the months of June, July and August.   Our greatest need is for summer weekly volunteers. Volunteers will need to be able to walk up and down stairs easily and lift 10 lbs. A minimum of 3-4 hour...

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Looking for an opportunity to give something back to your community or maybe you just want to make a difference to the people around you?  Want to build your social media resume?  Catholic Charities has the perfect volunteer opportunity available for someone with social media expertise.  Come share your time and experience with us and discover all the benefits of doing good for others.    Contact Laura at 860-889-8346 to learn more. Job Summary The social media volunteer Intern will help build the Catholic Charities brand across s...

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Needs the following for Thanksgiving Turkeys Box mashed potatoes Turkey gravy Cranberry sauce Bell seasoning 6 gallons of half-and-half Oranges Canned soda Pies homemade or store-bought   The Food Pantry Needs Cereal Spaghetti Juice (1/2 gallon) 'Meat' sauce for spaghetti             Shop online and have it delivered. Visit our website for directions svdpp.org Bring yo...

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Would you like to make a difference in the community? St Vincent de Paul Place relies on and values all of our volunteers.  We are currently in need of new volunteers to help with receiving donations into the building, pantry work, helping in the kitchen, and cleaning.  We provide training for all opportunities.  It is important volunteers are willing to volunteer at least 3 hours a week for a minimum of 10 weeks, be able to walk up and down stairs regularly, and lift 20 lbs. Interested call Celia   860-917-7737 or email at cgs99@aol...

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Now available from the Diocesan Square and Prayer Ministry Individually wrapped, knitted “prayer squares” with prayer cards are available to diocese parishioners for distribution to convalescent homes, hospitals, care facilities and more. “Prayer Squares” are free of charge and available on a first-come, first served basis.   Interested in distributing squares or in volunteering your crocheting and/or knitting skills? Please contact Marianne at the Office of Faith Events at (860) 848-2237 ext. 304 or manicholas@norwichdioc...

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Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.  1Peter 4:10 Communications Ministry Volunteer Opportunities Do you like to take photos? Write? Or perhaps social media is your thing.  Then why not share your talents with us?. Perhaps God is calling you to put them to use by helping us spread the Gospel and the awareness of the good works performed by our ministries and parishes. The Communications Ministry is in the early stages of creating a volunteer gro...

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