St. John of Old Saybrook

Corporal Works Of Mercy Ministry

 

Mission Statement:

 

Matthew
Chapter 25

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For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me,

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naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me.'

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Then the righteous 16 will answer him and say, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink?

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When did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you?

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When did we see you ill or in prison, and visit you?'

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And the king will say to them in reply, 'Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.'

 

 

The St. John’s Corporal Works of Mercy Ministry is to be an ongoing annual service project administered by the Confirmation Students. This will bring the Parish and Parochial School together to promote harmony and benefit our fellow man under a common banner. This may include Individual Service Projects within the Parish, and Parochial School. The focus being, Children helping Children, where by their collective efforts would have a greater impact on those less fortunate then themselves. This Ministry will be coordinated by the Confirmation Students from September to May of each year. The oversight committee shall be chaired by the Parish Pastor, Parochial School Principal, and the Director of Religious Education. Any individuals interested in assistancing with this project MUST be Virtus Trained as we will be working directly with the Youth.

 

Looking for Individuals interested in being a Founding Member of this Ministry. A $30.00 Donation or greater towards establishing this Ministry would be recognized on the Corporal Works of Mercy Ministry Plaque. The check should be made out to St. John, and placed in the Offertory or mailed to the Rectory marked attention: C.W.O.M.M. (Forms & Checks must be received no later than September 29, 2008)

 

 

Please Print  the Name as you wish for it to appear on the Plaque, a maximum of 34 characters include spaces.

 

Plaque  Name:___________________________________________

 

Contact Info:____________________________________________

(Name)                                       (Address)                                                           (Phone)

 

Goal for 2008-2009

 

To Raise $5000.00 to sponsor Medical Assistance in Haiti for twelve months.

 

For further information contact:

Father Joe, Mother Martin, or Sherri Potter, and visit the School and Parish websites for updates.

 

 

http://www.stjohnos.parishesonline.com     http://stjohnchurchos.com/default.aspx     http://stjohnschoolos.com/default.aspx

 

Rectory: 860.388.3787     School: 860.388.0849     Religious Ed: 860.662.0936     email:sherrileepotter@aol.com