Faith in the Community Members and Friends Join Together for Annual Ecumenical Service
The annual “Faith in the City” Thanksgiving Ecumenical Service is being celebrated on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. Ss. Robert & William Parish will be hosting the event at 367 East 260th Street, Euclid.
According to Father John D. Betters, Pastor of SRW Parish, “This is a very special time of the year when we gather as one and give praise and thanks to God for all the blessings He has bestowed upon us.”
Many faith leaders will be in attendance as they work together for peace and unity in the city. Pastor Denise Doggett of Lakeshore Christian Church will deliver the homily. The entire community is invited, and a social will follow.
This year’s outreach effort will include a free-will offering of small toiletries and financial donations which will be distributed to the indigent and the incarcerated. These items include: Travel size or up to 5 oz. for the following four items: Shampoo § Conditioner§ Body Wash§ Lotion, Soap--regular size or travel size bars § Packets of tissues (Kleenex or like product that usually are in packaging of 8 or 10 and cost $1.00 at the dollar stores.) § White Socks (completely white or may have gray toes) for men and women § Postage stamps § #10 Envelopes §Filler paper § Small Note Pads.
“We encourage the community to consider taking a break from your Thanksgiving preparations to join us for powerful prayer, good music and great fellowship,” states Betters.
Please contact Ss. Robert & William parish office at 216.731.1515 for additional information.
Ellen Ivory
Director of Development & Discipleship, Ss. Robert & William Parish