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September 2016

Dear Parents,

A new school year has begun and it is time to reflect on our Outreach Programs here at St. Hilary School.

Our 7th and 8th Graders work at St. Vincent Soup Kitchen, both serving in the Dining Room of the Soup Kitchen and setting up for the Thanksgiving Dinner. They also host the Summer Camp and After School Program Christmas Party. This year, we will host the Poor Persons’ Supper on __ April 8, 2017 __. Volunteers are needed for set up, serving and clean up. Keep that date open!

Your child will be scheduled to work __ ONLY ONE Saturday __ to serve in the Soup Kitchen. Each Saturday, approximately six children deliver our gifts of soap, set up the dinning room, help prepare food, serve dinners, buss tables, wash pots and pans, etc. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving, the children volunteer to set up for the Thanksgiving Feast at the soup kitchen. In December, we host the Christmas Party for the Camp children.

I will have an Orientation with the children before making our visits. I ask that you discuss this ministry with your child and his/her commitment to it. Each child who brings back the signed permission slip will have the opportunity to serve at least once in the Dining Room and will have the opportunity to set up for the Thanksgiving Meal and to host the Christmas Party.

I ask that you send back the signed Permission Slip and schedules no later than Monday, September 19th. After looking over the dates on the schedule, PLEASE cross out any dates that you know your child would NOT be available. Return with the permission Slips



I will then set up the Saturday schedule and send it home so that you are aware of your child’s scheduled visit. Please remember that this ministry is a COMMITMENT of Service to our brothers and sisters in Germantown. Reflect carefully before signing his/her name to the list.

NO Permission Slips will be accepted after September 19th.

I look forward to a rewarding experience working with our children in serving God’s poor. Blessings of PEACE be with all of us!

In LOVE and PEACE,

Ms. Sue Semple