02.17.25

I  would like to express my deepest gratitude to the parishioners of Holy Name of Jesus for their generous donations to the Missionaries of the Poor in Kingston, Jamaica.

I recently spent six days in Kingston with a group of Catholics from throughout the Archdiocese of New York, dedicating our time to service—feeding, clothing, bathing, doing laundry, providing simple medical care, and even cutting hair. We did whatever was needed, just as the brothers and sisters of the Missionaries of the Poor do every single day.

The people we served in Kingston are filled with joy despite facing poverty, mental, and physical hardships. Their strength and gratitude are truly inspiring.   

                        
Thanks to your generous cash donations, we were able to purchase a much-needed commercial ice maker to serve the roughly 600 residents of the Missionaries of the Poor. This addition was deeply appreciated and will make a lasting difference.
Every item donated was received with gratitude by the brothers, sisters, and residents. Your kindness and generosity truly made an impact.

The Missionaries of the Poor have a beautiful saying: “The call to serve the poor is an invitation to happiness.” My trip each year is a powerful reminder of this truth, and I am blessed to witness the joy that comes from serving others..   
Jim Collins 

One of our parishioners, Jim Collins, will be going on a mission trip to Jamaica during the week of January 22-27, to volunteer with the Missionaries of the Poor. He is going with a group from Staten Island. They will be working with the elderly, sick, and/or folks with special needs. 

Would you like to join them? You would be most welcome! Email Jim at [email protected] for more information. It could be a week that could change your life! 

He is also accepting monetary donations to help the Missionaries as they help the poorest of the poor in their missions throughout the world. Contact Jim for more information. Check out the MOP website- missionariesofthepoor.org 

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2. Toothpaste
3. Baby Powder
4. Deodorant, Roll-on or Spray
5. Men’s Adult Briefs (S, M, L)
6. Men’s Adult White T-Shirts (S, M, L)
7. Men’s Colored T-Shirts (S, M, L)
8. Men’s Short-Sleeve, Button-Down Light Blue Shirts (S, M, L)
9. Men’s Long Pant (Khaki) (sizes-30, 32, 34, 36, 38)
10. Men’s Short pants
11. Men’s Shaving Cream
12. Men’s Shaving Sticks
13. Hair Trimming Machines
14. Men’s Sports Shoes/Sneakers (sizes 8 ½, 9 and 9 ½)
15. Men’s Sandals (sizes 8 ½, 9 and 9 ½)
16. Men’s Slippers (sizes 8 ½, 9 and 9 ½)

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