Catholic Social Services of The Diocese of Scranton

Dear Friends, By the end of this month, we will have an abundance of winter coats from Burlington and other sources. In meantime, we are in need of winter coa...ts, hoodies, jeans and boots. Basically, warm durable clothes for our brothers and sisters in need. These items are best dropped off during the hours of operation (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 am until 2 pm) at the Saint Francis Free Clothing Store located at 504 Penn Avenue, Scranton. Other drop off arrangements may be made by calling 570-342-5556. Thank you, Rob Williams, Executive Director. See more

Thank you to the "Knitting for Charity" group from The Church of St. Gregory in Clarks Green for graciously donating these beautiful handmade hats, scarfs and other items for our visitors and guests as the colder weather begins to arrive. Thank you for your kindness, compassion and continued support of Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton!

Please support the Eagle Scout project of a young man from our parish in this non-perishable food drive benefiting the Catholic Social Services Food Pantry. Collection boxes will be available at the main entrance of our Church. Items will be collected until October 23rd.

Thank you to the Scranton Federation of Teachers for supporting Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton with a donation today of food and funds to help our programs. From left: Christine Walker, Scranton Federation of Teachers; Tracey Mulrain, Director of Catholic Social Services Scranton; and Kathleen Beckwith, Scranton Federation of Teachers.

In this week's edition of The Catholic Light newspaper, you can learn more about the Citizens' Re-Entry Program that is operated by Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton https://www.dioceseofscranton.org//Catholic-Light-Septembe

Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy burdened, And I shall give you rest. (MT 11:28-30) Lord, on this Labor Day, we thank you for the blessing of work. We ask for strength to complete each day. We ask for rest when we are weary. We ask for Your guidance and hope for everyone seeking employment. We ask that You be with those whose faces we might never see but who work tirelessly each day for the good of all of us. Amen.

Wednesday is always Chicken Day at the St. Vincent de Paul Kitchen. Half roasted chicken, rice with lentils, fresh vegetables, antipasto salad and mixed fruit t...art. Our daily meals are made possible through the generosity of people in our community. If you would like to help provide a high-quality, nutritious meal to our guests, we kindly ask you to consider making a financial donation directly to Saint Vincent de Paul Kitchen at: https://www.dioceseofscranton.org//support-catholic-socia/

Cargill awards $60,000 grant to Catholic Social Services in Hazleton Cargill Protein recently awarded a $60,000 grant to Catholic Social Services of the Diocese... of Scranton to support the Saint Joseph Food Pantry and Divine Providence shelter in Hazleton and provide essential resources to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more at: https://www.dioceseofscranton.org/cargill-awards-60000-gra/

To help support all of the good work done by Catholic Social Services and its programs and ministries, visit: https://www.dioceseofscranton.org//support-catholic-socia/

Nearly 400 families benefited from the Catholic Social Services Emergency Food Distribution that was held in Carbondale on July 17th. To make a donation and support Catholic Social Services visit: https://www.dioceseofscranton.org//support-catholic-socia/

Faith Community Weekend of Action July 24, 25 and 26 We cordially invite you to "Shape the future" of your congregation, neighborhood, and community by supporti...ng the 2020 Census.We urge EVERYONE to respond Pennsylvania counts on itScranton counts on it! Over the next 10 years, data from the 2020 Census will inform the distribution of hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funds each year that support education, health care, emergency services, housing and food assistance, and more. Although the Census Bureau has announced 2020 Census Operational Adjustments Due to COVID-19, PENNSYLVANIA HAS A LONG WAY TO GO TO GET TO A COMPLETE COUNT! If you have not completed it already go to www.2020census.gov to be counted, and urge your friends, families AND CONGREGATIONS to do so as well. We ALL count in the eyes of Godlet’s ALL count in the eyes of our government! See more

A reminder that the Emergency Food Distribution is still taking place today from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in Carbondale. All are welcome. There will not even be a need to get out of your vehicle!