As the fruits of the earth are gathered at Harvest time, we are invited to: FAST, PRAY, and GIVE. In this SEASON OF CREATION there are two ways the parish encourages you to express your solidarity with the poor, in York and around the world.

CARECENT COLLECTION
Sunday 23rd September 2018 (Harvest Sunday)

Carecent is a breakfast centre in York for all homeless, unemployed or otherwise socially excluded members of our community, providing food, clothing and fellowship in a friendly and non-judgemental environment. Carecent is an ecumenical project based at Central Methodist Church. In addition to offering breakfast 6 days a week, Carecent volunteers offer toiletries, clothing, fellowship, support and advice to their clients. Carecent relies entirely from donations, and your gifts will be gratefully received.

CAFOD FAMILY FAST DAY
​Friday 5th October 2018

CAFOD is the international aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, and works in partnership with community projects in some of the poorest parts of the world.

Twice a year - in Lent and at Harvest time - Catholic Christians are encouraged to fast by giving up a meal in solidarity with those who hunger. The money saved is donated to CAFOD, who also invite people to pray for those in need.

As in previous years, members of our parish are invited to bring along donations to add to the offertory collection at Mass at Our Lady's on Harvest Sunday, 23rd September.

As we gather the fruits of the earth at Harvest time, we are invited to: FAST, PRAY, and GIVE.
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CARECENT NEEDS FOR 2018

Urgently needed

• Tins of hot dog sausages
• Tinned ham, spam, corned beef
• Tinned tomatoes (preferably whole, not chopped)
• Baked beans (without added items)
• Breakfast cereals, including porridge oats
• Canned fish (not tuna)
• Brown sauce, tomato ketchup
• Sugar
• Instant coffee
• Tinned fruit
• Fruit juice
• Jam, Marmite, peanut butter

Also needed: Clothing and Toiletries

• Gents' socks (they don't have to be new, but clean please)
• Mens and Ladies underwear (new or nearly new)
• Hats, gloves, fleeces, jumpers,
• Jeans (30-24" waist), T-shirts
• Roll-on deodourant (no aerosolls)
• Toothpaste
• Disposable razors
• Baby wipes, cosmetic wipes, feminine hygeine products
• Shower gel and shampoo (in small take-out sizes)

Thank you for supporting the valuable work of Carecent.

Collection envelopes for the Family Fast Day will be given out at Masses the weekend before 5th October. You can also donate online.

Thank you for supporting the valuable work of CAFOD.