LENTEN SHARING TREE

The Annual Social Concerns Ministry Collection of baby and toddler items will take place at all Masses during the weekend of
May 7^th and May 8^th.

 Some of the items that have been requested by the facilities we donate to are the following:
Diapers - Newborn to Size 6 *Size 5/6 especially needed), wipes, toiletries, summer wear, summer hats and sandals.  They are also in need of crib sheets, layettes and onesies (size 0 to  4T).
 
We will be most grateful for any contributions to this most worthy cause.

All donaitons will be given to Birthright, Red Bank and Madonna House, Neptune.

If you are in need of emergency financial assistance, please call our Social Concerns direct number - 732-284-8916 and leave a message.  Your call will be returned by a member of our Social Concerns Committeee within 24-48 hours.  All inquiries are confidential.

Saint Leo's Social Concerns Committee is an ongoing, caring ministry that coordinates volunteer efforts for needs that arise in our community. The ministry serves all who require assistance.  The Social Concerns Committee also serves our Parish by providing us with opportunities to serve others, such as:

• Monthly Food Collection in January      
• Monthly Food Collection in February     
• Lenten Sharing Tree in March    
• Easter Baskets in April     
• Mother Mary’s Cradle Project in May      
• “Undee Sundee” Collection in June      
• Monthly Food Collection in July     
• Back-to-School Supplies Collection in August      
• Monthly Food Collection in September    
• Monthly Food Collection in October       
• Thanksgiving Baskets in November     

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  Giving Tree and Christmas Baskets in December

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Our Food Pantry isn't operational at this time due to COVID-19

What is the Parish Food Pantry?
Our Food Pantry is stocked with donations of non-perishable food items for those in need.

Where do we get the food from?
Donations come in throughout the year from  . . .

• You, our Parishioners (Project Loaves and Fishes)
• The US Postal Service Annual Food Drive
• Local Boy Scout and Girl Scout Troops
• Various local Businesses

Parishioners who would like to donate non-perishable food items to our Parish Pantry, please bring them to Church on the Loaves and Fishes weekend. The donations can be placed in the blue bins.

Thank you as always for your generosity to your Parish family and neighbors in need.

If you would like to join this Ministry,
Contact
Deacon John & Deirdre Senkewicz

+  Feed the hungry
+  Give drink to the thirsty
+  Clothe the naked
+  Shelter the homeless
+  Care for the sick
+  Visit the imprisoned
+  Bury the dead