Caritas is the Latin word for love, more specifically a selfless love which manifests itself by reaching out to others. St. Jude Caritas members minister to the needy, elderly and shut-ins by distributing food baskets during the holidays, visiting homes and assisting in any way they can.
Caritas also maintains a food pantry for New Lenox residents. Food is distributed on Fridays to families on a once per month basis. Please call the Parish Office (815-485-8049) the week before it is needed. Please call if you or someone you know is in need of any service.
Beginning the first weekend of July 2011 and continuing on the first weekend of each month, Caritas will hold a monthly food drive after all weekend Masses to help replenish our Food Pantry. We will have grocery carts available in the Narthex to hold all your donations.
Following is a list of the “staples” that we try to give to families each week, so we are always in need of these items:
canned fruit small packages sugar
canned fish small packages flour
canned chili crackers
baked beans small coffee
sloppy joe mix cake mix
peanut butter frosting
jelly cookies
pancake mix & syrup popcorn
cereal toothpaste
rice toilet paper
instant potatoes paper towels
We are most grateful to Jewel who supplies us with perishable items.
The following items are currently most needed:canned meat, canned tuna, canned fruit, instant potatoes, crackers,
baked beans, canned chilli, jelly, hamburger helper, and rice
Caritas members usually meet on the 3rd Monday of each month in Franciscan Hall. Please check th
e bulletin for times and dates. We always welcome additional volunteers for this ministry. For information call 815-485-8049
God bless you for your generosity!
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