During Lent, we will be journeying through the “Five Weeks of Giving” together. We will be
accepting donations of food and other items to benefit families in need at Easter time. We’ll be
putting together Easter food baskets for the families here in Clarkston and in Pontiac. Each weekend, there is a different “theme,” as listed below. Simply bring the requested items to Mass each weekend and place in the brown food bins just inside the church doors.
 

• WEEK 1, February 25/26 — Spud’s the Name: Boxes of scalloped or au gratin potatoes, or instant mashed potatoes and cans of gravy; boxed/bagged biscuit and muffin mix.
• WEEK 2, March 4/5 — So Many Sides: Canned baked beans (like Bush’s); mac and cheese; Jello and canned fruit.
• WEEK 3, March 11/12 — Gift Cards Galore! To help the families buy perishables such as milk, butter, etc. Can use $25 gift cards to Kroger or Meijer (families in Pontiac usually shop at Meijer). Gift card donations should be placed in the St. Vincent de Paul dropbox at church (near the restrooms).
• WEEK 4, March 18/19 — The Easter Bunny is Coming! Easter paper plates and napkins; egg dying kits; paper towel; toilet paper.
• WEEK 5, March 25/26 — A Sweet Ending: Boxed cake mixes with frosting; other boxed dessert mixes.

During Lent, we are called in a special way to serve our neighbors, to give of our time, talent, and treasure to those who are in need.
 

• Gathering and Sorting Items from Five Weeks of Giving: Each Monday at 10:00 a.m. after a weekend of giving, we’ll move items from church to the Cushing Center and sort accordingly. On March 27, we’ll assemble Easter food baskets for families in need.
• Spring Into Service: Saturday, March 25, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon at St. Anne. We’ll be assembling Easter baskets for children in need; filling Easter eggs for the hunt on April 1; making cards for nursing home residents; and more! All ages are welcome; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
• Help with Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, April 1 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anne. Counts towards youth service hours, so perfect for Confirmation students!
• Deliver Easter Food Baskets to Pontiac: Monday, April 3 between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. Will need a larger SUV or truck (enclosed).
• We’re currently researching other offsite service opportunities, so stay tuned!   
• If you’d like to help or have questions, email christianservice@stdanielclarkston.org or call 248-625-4583.

What are you giving up for Lent?

How about committing to $1 a day for the 40 days of Lent to help the “least” among us: The family who is facing eviction or utility shut-off? The single mom whose car broke down and now she’s unable to get to work? The parents who are struggling to put food on the table?

Your $40 donation will help our St. Daniel St. Vincent de Paul Conference help our neighbors in need.

How to participate in the $40 for 40 Days Lenten Campaign:

• Make check payable to St. Vincent de Paul –  St. Daniel Conference. Place in envelope marked “$40 for 40 Days”. Drop envelope in St. Vincent de Paul drop box at church (near restrooms) or bring to Parish Office.
• You can also donate online HERE