It's bitter cold for homeless in Akron

It is bitter cold for the homeless of Akron. You can help some by providing blankets and gloves, hats and mittens. The blanket donation box will remain in the narthex throughout the cold weather months. Or if you prefer, you can drop monetary donations in an envelope marked "Blanket Donation" in the collection basket. Checks should be made payable to Debbie Young. In addition to blankets, you can donate gloves, hats and mittens for men, women and children at the Peter Maurin Center. Please drop these items in the Blanket Box in the narthex and they will be distributed to those in need. Please keep the poor and homeless in your prayers. Thank you for your generosity.

Ozanam Center also needs furniture
In order to continue the work of providing free, used furniture to the needy of Summit County, the St. Vincent de Paul Fr. Hilkert Ozanam Center at Visitation of Mary Catholic Church is asking all parishioners to consider donating their used furniture to the Center. We are looking for couches, armchairs, dressers, tables/chairs and beds that are used but in good condition with no fabric tears or significant stains. Call Jim or Cathie 330-467-5762.