Love in Action
St. Pius X March
Service Opportunities
"Give something, however small, to the one in need. For it is not small to one who has nothing. Neither is it small to God, if we have given what we could."
St. Gregory Nazianzen
LOVE IS SERVED MEAL
WHEN: Sunday, March 26th
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
WHERE: Ronald McDonald House 
139 South Lake Avenue
Albany, NY 12208

Join us as we prepare a meal for the 20-30 guests staying at the Ronald McDonald House of Albany. We'll prepare a protein, starch, vegetable, and optional dessert. We need 4 adult volunteers for this opportunity. What a beautiful way to provide for those going through a difficult time. RSVP below. Thank you!
REGIONAL FOOD BANK PRODUCE SORTING
WHEN: Thursday, March 9th
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Regional Food Bank 
965 Albany-Shaker Road
Latham, NY 12110

We'll be helping sort food for the Regional Food Bank on March 9th. Please join us for this great opportunity. We need 6 volunteers of any age. RVSP below!
HATAS' "FEED AND READ" BACKPACK PACKING
WHEN: Wednesday, March 15th
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Capital Region Furniture Bank
New Warehouse
226 North Allen Street, Albany, NY 12206

Join us at HATAS Feed and Read. We'll be packing lunches for children within the Albany School System who live in food insecure homes. Every backpack includes food and an age-appropriate book for the children they serve. We need 6-8 volunteers, and all ages are welcome. RVSP below to help out!
CAPITAL CITY RESCUE
MISSION DINNER
WHEN: Monday, March 27th
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Capital City Rescue Mission
259 Pearl Street
Albany NY

Join us to help prepare and serve a meal to those residing at the Capital City Rescue Mission. To RSVP please reach out to Peter Lafnitzegger below or at (609) 651-3034. To read about the work CCRM does in the community, click the button below.
SACRED HEART
FOOD PANTRY
COLLECTION
WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, 3/18 - 3/19
WHERE: All entrances of Church

Please join us in supporting the Sacred Heart Food Pantry with monthly donations of food. Click on the first button for a list of needed items. Bins will be at the entrances of Church the week prior to the collection and after all Masses on the weekend listed above. Thank you for your generosity!
WHEN: Tuesdays 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Sacred Heart Food Pantry
33 Walter Street
Albany. NY 12204

Sister Mary Ellen Owens, with Sacred Heart Food Pantry, could use one or two strong volunteers to help her stock the Food Pantry with the donations they receive. No need to be available every time, but if you're interested in helping sometimes, please email Johanna below.
MEAL MINISTRY TEAM
WHEN: Wednesday, March 29th
3:30 - 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Circular Driveway @ SPX

Our SPX meal ministers (over 50 strong!) make monthly meals for the Interfaith Partnership for the Homeless. They also make meals on an as needed basis for our fellow parishioners experiencing a crisis or needing support in some way. We also make treats and snacks for the kids at South End Children's Cafe. The March meal date for those two organizations is listed above. Click on the button below to send an e-mail to our meal coordinator, Patti Audino, and join in the fun and/or get details. Follow the other links to the websites to learn more about the organizations we serve!
CATHOLIC CHARITIES'
CC MOVE FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
WHEN & WHERE: Click Below Button for March Dates & Locations

Join in a mass food distribution "drive-thru pantry". There are multiple food drops scheduled for the month of March. Volunteers arrive early and are given instructions on-site. For a list of February dates and locations, click on the button.
LOOKING AHEAD TO APRIL:

Create in me a clean heart, O God!

We'll clean and help ready the Church for the Triduum and Easter Sunday. This is a wonderful and special way to give back and make our Church even more beautiful for this most holy season. Thank you for your help with this unique opportunity.

WHEN: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 8th
Have questions about opportunities listed here? Have ideas or want to explore ways you can use your gifts and talents? Please feel free to contact Johanna Hackemack, Service & Outreach Coordinator, anytime at (518) 462-1336 or via e-mail below.