“I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. This is how all will know that you are my disciples – if you have love for one another.”
– John 13:34-35
Through the love and
compassionate mercy of Christ,
this ministry seeks to share faithful hope by loving others.
“Encourage one another and build one another up.”
– 1 Thess. 5:11
Ongoing Needs
Touching Hearts is continuing to reach out to the elderly who are lonely or spiritually in need of encouragement at local long-term care facilities. Cards and drawings are welcomed to bring cheer to the residents. In addition, supplies for the facilities are currently being accepted on an ongoing basis. At this time, the items needed are listed in the column at the side. Please ensure these items are NEW.
Please drop off donations in the “Touching Hearts” bin in the collection area of the parish office.
Thank you in advance for participating in these spiritual AND corporal works of mercy. May God bless you for your loving generosity.
There are three purposes of this ministry:
- To reach the elderly and vulnerable who are lonely and sad with inspirational and cheerful correspondence and to assure them of our prayers.
- To seek the names and addresses of those who are isolated due to the pandemic and who would appreciate being contacted through mail with encouraging words.
- To seek donations of greeting cards (blank or pre-written), drawings from children, prayer cards, inspirational stickers, and anything hopeful that would bring a smile to the recipients’ faces.
Ongoing Needed Items
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body lotion (unscented best)
- Toothpaste / toothbrush
- Mouthwash
- Deodorant
- Lap quilts / Afghans / Blankets
- Cards for Birthday/Get Well, Thinking of You
- Individual snack items/treats
Entertainment Items
- Simple gift items ($3 or less) to be used for prizes/rewards
Are you or someone you know a senior who lives alone? The Wake County Sheriff’s Office has a program you need to know about. The Citizen Well Check Program is a service open to all Wake County residents 65 years or older who live alone and would like a daily call to check in. Learn more here.
MEMBERSHIP
Open to all who are willing to provide supplies and/or names & addresses of lonely parishioners, family members, and neighbors. (Names and addresses will be completely confidential and used for this ministry only.)
Are you interested in making and donating cards, drawings, or anything inspirational? Please email Ginny at TouchingHearts@saintandrew.org
COST
There is no cost for providing names and address. Cost for donations contributed to this ministry will vary based on personal purchases for this ministry.
Donations may be dropped off in the reception area of the parish office—look for the bin labeled Touching Hearts.
MEETINGS
None.
CONTACT
Ginny Lennon at TouchingHearts@saintandrew.org to share names and addresses of lonely, sad parishioners, family members, friends, or neighbors. Please email the names and addresses of those you would like to receive a card.