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Archives Sharing the Harvest: CCHD collection is set Nov. 19-20

Nov. 16, 2016

The combined collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) and the Black and Indian Missions will take place in all of the parishes of the Ogdensburg Diocese on the weekend of Nov. 19-20.

“Thanksgiving is a beautiful season to remember that we are called to share our resources with our brothers and sisters,” said Daughter of Charity Sister Donna Franklin who, in her position as diocesan director of Catholic Charities oversees CCHD in the diocese.

“Sharing the harvest is a familiar and treasured concept and set of activities within rural communities, she said. “This combined collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and the Black and Indian Missions provides each of us with an additional way of sharing our resources.

Each year 25% of the CCHD collection remains in the diocese to assist in funding local efforts to address the issue of helping individuals and families rise up out of poverty.

In 2016 local CCHD grants were awarded to two parishes. St. Peter’s parish in Lowville received a $4,000 grant to assist the men and women who lost their jobs at Climax. St. Alexander’s parish in Morrisonville received $4,000 to purchase new equipment that would help them expand their soup kitchen services.

“Your financial gift to the CCHD collection makes a difference on the local and the national levels in alleviating poverty,” Sister Donna said.

The religious education programs at Akwesasne receive a substantial annual grant from the National Office of the Black and Indian Missions.

“Supporting these excellent programs for adults and children broadens the evangelization efforts within the diocese,” Sister Donna said.

“The Year of Mercy reminds us of our Baptismal call to community,” she continued, “Our brothers and sisters should see in our actions the compassion and love of our merciful God. United by our common humanity we have a responsibility to build inclusive, supportive communities.

“The combined collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development and the Black and Indian Missions brings us closer together as a caring and strong community,” she said.

“Please consider your own resources and then be as generous as possible to this important combined collection,” Sister Donna concluded. “Let us celebrate the spirit of Thanksgiving through our commitment to sharing the harvest.”

Further information is available from Catholic Charities at: (315) 393-2255 or email us at: ccdirect@wadhams.edu.

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