Thank you to Laura, Bill, Bonnie, Richard, Sheila, Betsy, Don, Maggie, Wayne, Mary Lou, Ding and Meg who gathered for Mass and assisted with assembling Blessing Bags on Saturday, December 6. Volunteers assembled 100 backpacks, which were donated to Mercy House. Each backpack included washcloths, caps, toiletries, snacks, sunscreen, rain ponchos, and emergency blankets. The event was organized by Laura McGarry, DM of the Federal Association.
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