Lenten Giving Program

Be rich in doing good. Be generous and willing to share.
1Timothy 6:18

Throughout the Lenten season we will be turning our hearts to God in penance and prayer and to our neighbors in charity by means of our almsgiving, all in preparation for Easter.

Immaculate Conception parish is known for its selfless care and compassion for others, especially the poor. There are many individuals and families who are struggling to pay heating bills, pay their rent and provide food for their tables as well as some who have become homeless. Our Lenten Giving is aimed at meeting defined needs within our own community. Your prayers and gifts will be greatly appreciated. If you have any questions; please contact Martha McCook, at 508-460-3401 or Father Michael, at the rectory, 508-485-0016.

First week of Lent March 13^th Mayor’s Charity Relief Fund

Our first week of Lenten giving will focus on the Mayor’s Charity Relief Fund. This fund provides fuel assistance or emergency assistance to individuals and families who are facing crisis situations or are unable to pay for heat for their homes. Many of these neighbors in need are on fixed incomes or dealing with unemployment, underemployment or serious medical conditions. Monetary gifts can be deposited in the locked “Turkey Box” located near the entryway to the church. Please make checks payable to the Mayor’s Charity Relief Fund. Your kindness will be greatly appreciated.

Second week of Lent March 20^th Marlborough Food Pantry

Throughout the scriptures God calls us to help the poor among us. The focus of our Lenten almsgiving during the coming week is on the needs of the hungry in our own community. The Marlborough Food Pantry has asked for our help in providing one pound bags of white rice or grocery store gift cards for their clients. Please leave your donations of rice in one of the purple almsgiving boxes at the entry way to the church. Gift cards may be deposited in the locked “Turkey Box”.

Third week of Lent March 27^th The Homeless Shelter

The Homeless Shelter is in great need of men’s white cotton athletic sox for their clients. Please leave your gifts in one of the purple almsgiving boxes at the entry way to the church. Thank you for your generous support of the homeless in our own community this Lenten season.

Fourth week of Lent April 3^rd Marlborough Food Pantry

Throughout the scriptures God calls us to help the poor among us. The focus of our Lenten almsgiving during the coming week is on the needs of the hungry in our own community. The Marlborough Food Pantry has asked for our help in providing the following luxury items for their clients: Coffee (no tea is needed) canned fruit cocktail or pears, jelly or jam. Please leave your donations in one of the purple almsgiving boxes at the entry way to the church. Grocery store Gift Cards may be deposited in the locked “Turkey Box”.
Fifth week of Lent April 10^th and Holy Week

Marlborough Food Pantry and Marlborough Human Services

As Lent draws to a close we ask that you consider two special requests. Donations of grocery store gift cards to the Marlboro Food Pantry will assist our neighbors in need in providing Easter dinner for their families.

Marlboro Human Services is also in need of help. Please consider donating a gift card in any amount from Target or Wal-Mart to help needy families to provide spring/summer clothing for their children, diapers for their babies, or household needs such as personal hygiene products, sheets, or towels. If you prefer to make a monetary donation, checks may be made payable to the Mayor’s Charity relief Fund.

Please place your gifts in the “Turkey Box” located in the church vestibule.

Thank you for your generosity throughout this Lenten season.

Immaculate Conception Parish
Church is located at: 11 Prospect Street
Parish Business and Mailing Address: 17 Washington Court, Marlboro, MA 01752

A Roman Catholic Parish established in 1854