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FOOD PANTRY NEEDS ARE CRITICAL! -Hearty Soups (Shelf Empty) -Coffee, all types (Shelf Empty) -Fruit juices, 48-64 oz’s (Very Low) -Fruit juice pouches/boxes for kids (Very Low) -Jelly (Very Low) -Cake & pancake mixes (Very Low) -Gelatin & pudding mixes (Very Low) -Pasta sauce in jars & Pasta (Very Low) -Side dishes & Instant potatoes (Very Low) -Rice, brown & white-1& 2 lb. sizes (Very Low) -Canned pasta meals, stew, hash, & chili (Low) -Shampoo & Deodorant (Very Low) -Paper napkins, towels & tissues (Very Low) -Toilet paper & Safety razors (Low) The summer months have brought many new families to Outreach for our help. We are struggling to keep the pantry stocked with needed items. Whatever you can give will help to meet serious hunger needs in very hard times for too many of our dear neighbors. Also, don’t forget our SCRIP program for supermarket gift cards available in the parish center office. We use these cards to buy meat for our pantry freezers and, in turn, for our pantry families. God bless you for your generous sacrifices.
HIDDEN POVERTY: THE MAIN CAUSE OF HUNGER ON LONG ISLAND: -The U.S. Government defines poverty as a family of 4 earning less than $20,600/year. -Using this “official” definition, only about 5.6% of L.I. families are “poor.” -About 21% of L.I. families are struggling at less than $40,000.00 in a region where the median household income is $93,000.00 -Yet, despite their low salaries and daily struggles, these working families are entitled to very few government services. Food Stamps, Medicaid (health insurance for the poor) and most other supports are cut off when a family earns about $24,000 a year. (Source: Public Policy Education Network, Catholic Charities, Diocese of Rockville centre, NY 2007)
“There is no way to peace. Peace is the way.” (Mahatma Ghandi)
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WANT TO BECOME A U.S. CITIZEN? If you have been a Legal Permanent Resident in the United States for over five years or three years if married to a U.S. citizen, Catholic Charities Immigration Services can help you become a citizen. Call (631) 789-5210.
FINANCIAL FITNESS: Do you know where your money goes? Free yourself from debt. The Financial Fitness Workshop Series will help you learn how to: -Manage your money -Repair & establish your credit -Increase your savings -Control your credit -Create a personal budget -Reduce your spending For more information, call (631) 471-1215 X 144 or visit www.cdcli.org – Community Development Corporation of Long Island.
“If you want peace, work for justice.” (Pope Paul VI)
MORTGAGE COUNSELING: Can I afford to purchase a home? Where do I learn about a good mortgage? What is ‘predatory lending’? How do I refinance my mortgage? What is mortgage counseling? Can I get help when I am in arrears with my mortgage? Call Long Island Housing Partnership, Inc. for FREE advice (631) 435-4710; located at 180 Oser Ave., Hauppauge, NY 11788.
There is a lot of misery out there, and it desperately needs a merciful Church – you and me! (The Little Black Book, 2006)
May God’s mercy be everywhere you bring it. God bless you for all you do to help people in need. You are a true blessing to many. Peace and joy to you Sister Maryan |
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OUTREACH NIGHT AT THE RACES
PLEASE JOIN US AT SS. CYRIL & METHODIUS Father Behan Hall DATE: SEPTEMBER 6, 2008 TIME: 7:30PM
HOT DOGS. BEER, WINE & SODA COFFEE & CAKE DONATION $5.00 PLEASE SUPPORT US - THIS IS OUR YEARLY FUND RAISER
Tickets may be obtained at Outreach between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM Monday through Fridays. Would you like to name a horse? For $10.00 you can. See example below:
1st SIX FURLONGS, 3 YR OLDS
HORSE OWNER
Basketball Kid Magic Johnson
The Clan The Smith Family
Pizza Man Joe Pizza
Cut Him Loose The Runner Family
Rigor Mortis Funeral Home
Tommy “O” Pat O’Brien
Each owner-winner in the 8 races will be entitled to be in a special drawing for $50.
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