The Exton-Lionville Ministerium
and
The Chester County Interfaith Action Community
invite you to a
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION
on Sunday, November 24, 2019, 7:00 PM at SS. Philip & James Catholic Church
I 07 North Ship Road, Exton, PA
Theme: Praying Togetherfor Peace
Light refreshments and informal socializing after the service.
The participating faith communities include:
Beth Israel Congregation of Chester County Downingtown Society of Friends
Exton Community Baptist Church Exton United Methodist Church Grove United Methodist Church Hari Om Mandir
Islamic Society of Chester County Saint Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church
Saint Matthew's Lutheran Church Saint Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Saint Paul's United Church of Christ of Exton SS. Philip & James Roman Catholic Church
Poor Box Recipient for November and December
"Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me. "
Matthew 25140
Saint Agnes Outreach Services Day Room and Nurses Center
Catholic men, women and youth serving those most in need in our community since 1992
St. Agnes Outreach Services, also known as the Day Room and Nurses Center, was founded to serve the needs of the poor and the homeless in the West Chester area. The Day Room continues to provide hospitality to the needy in a caring and welcoming environment.
St. Agnes Nu rses Center provides free health care to the uninsured and underinsured with profound respect for the dignity of the human person at all stages of life and in all of life's circumstances. The Nurses Center offers bilingual medical services, health assessments and health education programs.
St. Agnes Outreach Services collaborates with a number of local agencies to answer the varied needs of the poor. For example, we work with other agencies to provide onsite substance abuse support; employment counseling and training; homeless case management; and assistance for new immigrant families with children.
Summary of Services:
• Light breakfast and hot lunch served daily
• Groceries provided for families in need
• Clothing for women and children
• Diapers and formula provided
• Nursing Visits
• Health and wellness support and education
• Diabetes Education Program
• Emergency Assistance and referrals
• Outreach visits for those who can't make it to the Day Room
• Bilingual outreach services
• Parenting workshops
• Children's programs including "Back to School" and "Send a Child to Camp"
• Holiday programs for families at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter
St. Agnes Outreach Services strives to be a place of welcome and hospitality to those most in need. None of this work is possible without the financial help of good men and women. Your contribution to the poor box will help St. Agnes Outreach continue to serve the most vulnerable among us. Thank you for allowing us to be stewards of your gifts to the poor.
To find out about donating food and supplies or if you are interested in volunteering, please email Barbara Kirby at bkirby@saintagnesparish. org
Our poor boxes are located in the narthex nea r the Baptistry and outside the daily Mass chapel.