We serve: Lenten programs

The Lenten Program

In the Spring, during the 40 days of lent our Mission and Outreach team plans a project with a special focus and opportunity for parishioners and their families to reflect on others in need beyond our community.  In recent years, we have learned more about El Hogar, HIV/Aids in Africa, Habitat for Humanity, Environment sustainability and St Lukes soup kitchen and food pantry in Chelsea.  In 2011 we focused on Empowering Women globally and locally. The goal was to broaden our understanding about organizations that support women's empowerment including helping war widows in Sri Lanka, Rosie's Place, Brookview House and Micro lending.  We also read and discussed the book Half the Sky by Pulitzer Prize winning authors Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl Wudunn.