LOVE IN OUR WORKS - BULLETIN JANUARY 23, 2022

In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus reads the words of scripture: ”The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor.”

Thank you to everyone for your overwhelming support! Just a reminder - we cannot accept fresh fruits and vegetables. Also, check expiration dates. We cannot give out expired foods.

In the month of January, through your gifts, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was able to assist families with food, and provide help with utility and rent bills, etc. Thank You!.

If you, or someone you know, are in need of the food pantry, please call the food pantry line directly at 708-289-0406 to enroll. You will need to provide ID and proof of residency in Our Lady of the Ridge - St. Linus parish boundaries.

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FANNIE MAY CANDY BARS FUNDRAISER - February 3, February 5-6 and February 12-13

They're back - Fannie May Candy Bars - Just in time for Valentine's Day!

Our Lady of the Ridge - St. Linus' Society of St. Vincent de Paul will be selling the bars after all Masses the weekends of February 5-6 and February 12-13.

Also, the Fannie May Store at 95th and Ridgeland will host an in-store event just for us on Thursday, February 3 from 12 Noon to 4 pm.

Our Society of St. Vincent de Paul will receive 30% of the net proceeds from all candy purchased that is accompanied by our personalized flyer. Flyers will be available in the Gathering Space of both Churches and also in the bulletins of those weekends and this webpage!

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THANKSGIVING DAY - NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DRIVE - February 12-13

The St. Vincent de Paul Society sponsors a non-perishable food drive one weekend a month at all Masses for the Our Lady of the Ridge / St. Linus food pantry. Next collection weekend on February 12-13, 2021.

Items we can use each month are:

• Peanut Butter and Jelly.
• Canned Foods: Fruits, Vegetables, Meats, Soups, Beans, Pasta Sauce, Tuna and Chicken.
• Macaroni and Cheese, pasta, rice and potato dishes.
• Cereals: Hot and Cold.
• Toilet Paper, Tissues.
• Personal Hygiene Products: Shampoo, Soap, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Deodorant.
• Cleaning Supplies and Laundry Detergent.
• Aldi Gift Cards for the pantry to purchase eggs, cheese, butter, bread, milk, fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and meat - The gift cards can be placed in our poor boxes or brought to the rectory.

Please do not bring above items to the church vestibule before the collection weekend.

Please be generous in helping the poor.

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SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL CLOTHING COLLECTION BOXES AND BUNDLE WEEKENDS

Next Bundle Weekends will be posted HERE in the future!

Clothes can also be dropped off at the boxes at St. Gerald Parish
and the St. Vincent de Paul thrift store at 7010 W. 159th St. in Orland Park.

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JOIN THE SAINT VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY

Our St. Linus St. Vincent de Paul Society is always in need of people to deepen their Vincentian spirit of friendship, and to be responsive to the Christian calling to help those in need. If you would be willing to share some of your time and talents in this work of charity, please call Ed Worner at 708-606-9370.