Lenten Week of Service
The gift of your time is precious, and St. Ignatius parishioners have always answered the call. We encourage you to consider giving your time to one or more of the following activities and make a difference!
Start the week at the LENTEN CROSS (located in the Narthex). Affix a ribbon to the cross symbolizing your commitment to perform an act of service during Lent.
| Activity/Organization | Time | |||
| 18-Feb | Wed | Affix ribbons to cross in the Narthex | All day | |
| 19-Feb | Thurs | NSC Jericho Walk for just immigration laws. Bring rosary beads | 11 AM-12:15 PM | |
| 19-Feb | Thurs | Laudato Si Calendar of Weekly Actions for Lent, Kick Off | ||
| 20-Feb | Fri | SAGE Advocacy and Services for LGBT elders (meal service) | 4 PM-6 PM | |
| 20-Feb | Fri | Congregation Emanu-El sandwich prep for those in need | 4 PM-5:30PM | |
| 21-Feb | Sat | Grassroots Grocery | 9 AM-11 AM | |
| All ages pack/deliver groceries to organizations serving those in need. | ||||
| 22-Feb | Sun | Congregation Emanu-El sandwiches prep for those in need | 10 PM-12 PM | |
| 22-Feb | Sun | Dorothy Day Pilgrimage, walk in her footsteps | 2 PM-3:30 PM | |
| 23-Feb | Mon | NSC Court Accompaniment Training – Zoom | 7 PM-8:30 PM | |
| Learn how to accompany immigrants in court/witness their treatment. | ||||
| 23-Feb | Mon | God’s Love We Deliver | 4 PM-7 PM | |
| 24-Feb | Tues | Xavier Mission – Sort clothes | 4 PM-6 PM | |
| 24-Feb | Tues | Say the rosary for our vulnerable neighbors | All day | |
| 25-Feb | Wed | NY Common Pantry, 109th St | 9 AM-1 PM & 12 PM-4 PM shifts | |
| 26-Feb | Thurs | NSC Jericho Walk for just immigration laws. Bring rosary beads | 11 AM-12:15 PM | |
| 27-Feb | Fri | SVdP Lenten/Easter Food Drive Kick Off | ||
| Don’t Walk By – Salvation Army (400 volunteer spaces available) Signup link | ||||
| 27-Feb | Fri | Prepare for the walk; invite guests/pack backpacks. | Morning shifts | |
| 28-Feb | Sat | Walk an area to invite people to host site or | All day | |
| Be an onsite volunteer for meals and services. | 11:00 AM-7:00 PM | |||
| 1-Mar | Sun | Homelessness Awareness for Children | 12:00 PM-1:15 PM | |
| Children to pack toiletry kits for the unhoused.
[Link] to donate toiletries |
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| 1-Mar | Sun | Congregation Emanu-El sandwiches prep for those in need | 10-12 PM | |
| 1-Mar | Sun | SVdP Blood Drive. Save a life. Donate blood. Signup link | 9 AM-3 PM/ McKinnon Hall | |