In the mid 90’s the country rock band Alabama, recorded a most beautiful song called Angels Among Us. Here is chorus:
O, I believe there are angels among us, Sent down to us from somewhere up above, They come to you and me in our darkest hours, To show us how to live, to teach us how to give, To guide us with the light of love.
In three short days, the normal, monthly routine of providing meals and supplies to the clients of Saint Lawrence O'Toole Homeless Shelter was swept away. Yet without hesitation our team from Saint Joseph’s Parish stepped forward to fill the needs of the shelter in a most tumultuous of times. We prayed, we organized and we executed!
Many thanks to Karin Fortson who took it upon herself to purchase, prepare and deliver the food and supplies for the evening, lunch and breakfast meals. There are angels among us!
Many thanks to Rose Ann Rooney who prepared and delivered her famous corn bake casserole; to Julie Orbik who prepared and delivered her wonderful cupcakes; to Erin Roeper who picked up and delivered baked goods and salad. And to Theresa Funkeand Peg Boivinwho picked up and delivered gallons or juices, ice tea and lunch bags. There are angels among.
Thanks to Louise Musto and Terry Giblin who are already asking about how they can contribute next month! There are angels among us!
And to the entire team including:
Chuck Funke Brian Herkert
Emmet Cassidy Deb and Joe Duquette
Ron Schmitt Laura Gaughan
Peggy Adducci Erin Roeper
Bill Nason Dominic and Nadine Garofalo
Eric Griffiths Rita, Brad and Morgan Davenport
Becki Calomino
whose prayers, encouragement, direction and inspiration keep us focused on our task at hand, to serve and provide for those most in need and certainly in the future. You are the angels among us!
If you would be interested in helping support our PADS team through monetary donations, please contact
Jim Bova at [email protected]
“Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations forever and ever” Ephesians 3:20