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By Andrea Hoisl hat do St. Coleman Parish in Middlefield, Notre Dame Parish in Durham, St. Mary Parish in Middletown, and St. Pius X Parish in Middletown, all have in common? The Rise Against Hunger Food Packing Day they sponsored, planned and implemented, enlisting volunteers from all four parishes. The catechetical leaders from the four parishes spearheaded this event in hopes of getting their parishes to share their time and talents. The international service day involved parish fundraising as well as “hands on” food packing at the service event, which took place at St. Pius X in Middletown. The day consisted of three shifts of volunteers assembling food packets. 150 people participated in the volunteer event. The money raised by the parish communities was used to buy the food that was actually packed at the event. The packets, when completed, held ingredients for 4 meals for a family. The service day was a true celebration where laughter and fun
could be seen and felt by everyone in attendance. There was music playing which served as the backdrop to a collaborative, inspirational experience overall. “This event is truly an uplifting and inspiring experience” said Carol Butler, from St. Pius X. This is the second year that this event was held at St. Pius X, Middletown, CT. Rise Against Hunger has partners all over the world that provide education, refuge, and care for needy and hungry people. “Holding a food packing event gives everyone a
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chance to pitch in and work as a team for the greater good. This event is great because the church community comes together with the single
purpose of helping others in need”, added Kim Molski, coordinator from St. Pius X. The churches, by partnering together, were able to make a greater impact. When the project was completed there were 17,000 meals packaged and ready to be shipped to Rise Against Hunger. This organization works year-round to prepare for and respond to crises around the globe. “This was a great opportunity for the members of all our parishes to practice almsgiving in a very practical way this Lenten Season”, said Sue Ferraiolo.
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