It’s back to school time! We are once again collecting backpacks and school supplies for the Jail and Outreach Ministry program that is located in Pontiac. This group helps the children of parents who are incarcerated.
This collection begins August 1, 2021 through August 15, 2021. The Jail and Outreach Ministry will pick up all donations on Monday, August 16, 2021.
This year they are in greater need for items for teens, and are requesting the usual school supply items: Backpacks, pencils, pens, erasers, file folders, loose leaf paper, rulers, glue sticks, pencil sharpeners, mini staplers, calculators, index cards, colored pencils, markers, and crayons. During distribution of the backpacks, the ministry often receive many requests related to the need for school clothes and shoes. GIFT CARDS help with this.
All donations may be dropped off during weekend Masses in the Social Hall or you may drop off your items during the week at the Parish Office during regular parish office hours. Reminder, all supplies must be dropped off no later than Monday, August 16th. If you have any questions, you may contact Lynn at the Parish Office at 248-879-1310. Thank you for your generous support.
Please place the pre-packed backpacks in the Social Hall on the back table no later than August 25th, 2019 for distribution.
Thank you so much for your contributions of backpacks/school supplies. The demand was higher than usual. We couldn’t have done it without your help.
Jail & Outreach Ministry
Sister Peggy Devaney