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Outreach Ministry -
Mercy Hospice Casserole Program
| † What is Mercy Hospice Casserole Program? |
| † What are volunteers asked to do? |
| † How do I join? |
What is Mercy Hospice Casserole Program?
In the 1970s homeless women became more visible in the streets and abandoned buildings of Philadelphia. Concerned about this emerging need, Catholic Social Services asked the Sisters of Mercy for their assistance in opening a shelter for women. In 1976 the first shelter was opened at 12th and Sansom Sts. Two years later, Mercy Hospice moved to its present site at 334 South 13th St.
Mercy Hospice is a community grounded in faith and service where homeless women and children can find opportunities for new beginnings. It strives to create an atmosphere of mutual respect and support in which individuals and families can heal and grow in their ability to lead fulfilling, self-sufficient lives.
For more than 20 years, St. Katharine's has provided assistance and support to Mercy Hospice. They rely on our casseroles to feed 46 women and their children who live there and 100 women who come in off the streets for a hot lunch, a shower, change of clothes and a safe place to rest.
St. Katharine's prepares and freezes casseroles once a month or donates suggested food which is collected and delivered to the Hospice.
What are volunteers asked to do?
Volunteers can pick up a casserole pan and recipe at the Aberdeen Ave. entrance to the church. St. Katharine's has specifically designated freezers in its Parish Center where you can deliver your casserole and pickup a pan for the next month.
How do I join?
Please contact Jerry and Kay Lafferty for more information, 610-687-4707.
St. Katharine of Siena Parish Wayne, PA USA |