Midnight Run

"For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them." (Matthew 18:20). A great monthly ministry St. Agnes has done for years is the Midnight Run with the next one happening on Thursday, 8/31. The group meets at St. Agnes Church at 5:30 to organize & pack donations, and then at 7:00, they leave for New Haven to service our needy friends. All are welcome to join – either to organize and pack or to service in New Haven or both. Last month they served at 80+ needy friends. Even though there is a big push to end homelessness in New Haven, there are still many who are living outside or in tent communities or just need help. They may be housed but there may not be an actual bed to sleep in or warm home cooked food to eat. And sometimes, more importantly, a friendly face to share a few words and laughs with. In one of Father James Martin's, a Jesuit priest & author, presentations he talks about “Finding God in all things" and seeing “God in everyone.“ Those we serve may be struggling with addictions, mental illness or just an unfortunate set of circumstances but God is in each and every one of them and in each of our volunteers. This month we expect a big crowd and we rely on your donations to be able to feed all who come to us in need. We are looking for donations of: pasta, beans, hot dogs & buns, sauerkraut, condiments, sliced cold cuts like turkey and cheese, granola bars, anything chocolate or sweet! Always needed are: men’s white socks & t- shirts (L & XL, baby wipes, travel size toiletries, blankets, sheets, sleeping bags & Gatorade. There is strength in numbers, so if you would like to help in any capacity, please contact Sue at stagnesmidnightrun@hotmail.com. All donations can be left at St. Agnes near the parish hall. If you are unable to help this month, they will be back at it in September! For more info click below and scroll to Midnight Run. #pnpmilford #faithinaction

Bereavement Support Group

Precious Blood Parish offers a Bereavement Support Group that gathers to help those coping with the loss of a loved one. The 10 week program begins on Thursday, September 28th from 1:00-3:00pm in Fr. Cronin Hall at St. Mary Church, located at 70 Gulf Street in Milford. The group meets every Thursday until December 7th.  Anyone coping with the loss of a loved one, recently or years ago, is welcome.

To register please call Margaret at 203-874-2376 or Ellen at 203-283-1934.

The St. Joseph Men’s Society of St. Agnes Church's 14th Annual Golf Classic

The St. Joseph Men’s Society of St. Agnes Church recently held their 14th Annual Golf Classic held at the Tradition Golf Club in Wallingford, CT on July 31st 2017.  The money raised from this event will support their church and many charitable works.  Some of the benefactors include the Beth-El Center, Helping Hands Ministry to aid single mothers, parish activities, needy families and their Boy Scout Troop.  Mr. Robert L. Raynor is Chairman of the Golf Committee and has been for the past 9 years with the help of Lou Elmo and Richard Raynor.

Fr. William Garrott, O.P. of the Dominican Friars visits Precious Blood Parish

Fr. William Garrott, O.P. of the Dominican Friars will visit Precious Blood Parish during all Masses at St. Mary Church on the weekend of August 19-20 as part of this year’s archdiocesan mission appeal. Fr. Garrott invites all parishioners to become spiritual partners with the Dominican friars who serve in the mission in East Africa. There, the Dominican Friars are engaged in the work of evangelization and faith development in a poor and underserved region where the Faith is very new. Their mission depends on the support of the faithful here at home. Your generosity is appreciated.