The fourth Mercy Works Service Project - Clothe the Naked will be an opportunity to donate clothing to those who are less fortunate. This Mercy Works Service Project will take place in the Chester County Vicariate. The drop off location will be Saint Patrick Parish in Kennett Square, Chester County.

Saturday, September 29, 2001
9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
9:30 a.m. Prayer Service
St. Patrick Parish
212 Meredith Street
Kennett Square, Chester County

This Mercy Works Service Project is a collaborative effort with the Saint Vincent de Paul Society, which collects clothes throughout the year to benefit those in need. Volunteers are also needed to fold the donated clothes on the day of the collection.

The Mercy Works Service Projects are based upon existing Archdiocesan volunteer efforts and are intended to be reminders that we are called upon to serve our neighbor all year long. Each Mercy Works Service Project will take place in a different Vicariate of the Archdiocese. In July 2001, Cardinal Bevilacqua visited inmates at Graterford Prison. In May 2001, volunteers visited nursing homes in the Philadelphia North Vicariate. In April 2001, volunteers worked at three homeless shelters in the Philadelphia-South Vicariate. In February 2001, volunteers filled and delivered breakfast bags to homebound seniors in the Bucks County Vicariate.

Feed the Hungry
Bucks County Vicariate
February 17, 2001

Shelter the Homeless
Philadelphia South Vicariate
April 7, 2001

Tend the Sick
Philadelphia North Vicariate
May 12, 2001

Visit Those in Prison
Montgomery County Vicariate
July 14, 2001

Clothe the Naked
Chester County Vicariate
September 29, 2001

Bury the Dead
Delaware County Vicariate
November 10, 2001


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