Our summer produce yield is starting to add up. Thanks to the generosity of our parishioners who have selflessly donated the fruits (and vegetables) of their labor, such as beets, zucchini, carrots and tomatoes, we have almost hit the 1/4 ton mark. That does sound better than saying almost 600…
Dodging the raindrops yesterday, our Knights of Columbus began the spring plantings that will become nourishing community produce through the parish Garden of Mercy. As you know, this special garden grows food that will be donated exclusively to food pantries in our communities through Plant-A-Row LV. Crops that were planted…
Between the online survey and the paper surveys distributed at the church, we had a total of 71 survey responses. Thanks to all who took the time to tell us what you thought about our bell restoration project and what preferences you had regarding design. You can click here to…
With the cooperation of the weather, and the muscle of several Knights, we finally got our Garden of Mercy underway for 2024! Tasks Accomplished Overall, the garden is in great shape. Check out these photos! A huge thanks to Sean M, Frank F., Larry F, Bruce H., Hugh B., Bob…
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We ran our annual Coats for Kids drive in November and would like to share the results of your amazing generosity. For those unfamiliar with this program, we solicit cash donations to purchase warm winter coats for kids, at a discount, in our community that are in need. We also…
If you have a fever and the only prescription is more church bell, well, you’ve come to the right place. Our bell polishing posse, the titans of tarnish removal have been at it again and have taken even more years of age off of the small bell. As you can…
While the committee continues to look at various display and installation options, several members donned old clothes and rubber gloves to attempt to remove decades of dirt and see just how much work it would take to refurbish the small bell. Mark Schaff, Dylan Van Allen, Maureen Oberle and Xavier…
The Garden of Mercy ended its season on Oct. 15 with another amazing total—3,435.2 lbs. of fresh vegetables (and the occasional fruits) were sent to Lehigh Valley food pantries to distribute to families experiencing food insecurity. It was an official record year. Each year the parish garden produces more and…
It’s a record year for our parish Garden of Mercy and gardeners! This week the garden totals have pushed past 3,000 lbs. In a summer of a roller coaster of extreme weather, our skillful and caring gardeners have tended our parish garden plot to produce an extraordinary amount of fresh…