Welcome!​
<<Register Here>>
Registration closes Friday, October 30th.
We’re grateful to be hosted this year by St. Paul the Apostle Parish for Called to Serve Family Sunday on November 8th.  Join us as we heed Jesus' call to "Feed my sheep" (John 21:17).  When Jesus commanded Peter to “Feed my sheep”, He wasn’t only asking Peter to care for the Church. He was inviting all of us to care for one another through mercy, compassion, and service.  
We live this call each day by:

● Reflecting Christ’s example, so others see us living the Gospel through our actions.

● Encouraging and supporting those who are struggling, spiritually or physically.

● Being present in times of need, visiting, listening, and offering help and resources.
As we gather this November, we’ll reflect God’s love through our shared commitment to the
Works of Mercy. We’re delighted to have you with us!

Please take a moment to review the details below and complete your registration form to reserve your spot. You won’t need to select workshops in advance-you’ll be free to participate in any (or multiple!) workshops of your choosing during the afternoon. Registration is still required, so we know you’re coming and can prepare accordingly.

​Please reach out with any questions to [email protected]
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​Event Day Collection
Join us in a simple act of kindness during the prayer service.  We’ll be collecting new underwear and socks in all sizes for children-boys and girls.  Note that we also need adult sizes for our teens and that we never seem to have  enough in boys' and men's sizes.  
The Good Neighbor Program
Providing clothing to school age children to help them feel comfortable, confident
​ and ready to learn.
Your generous donations will go directly to local families in need through our Good Neighbor Program.

To learn more about the Good Neighbor Program and how you can help, visit us at The Good Neighbor Program.​​​

​​Workshops

​Discover how you can live out the works of mercy through simple acts of compassion and kindness.  We’ve curated a variety of opportunities to help everyone find something meaningful.  You won’t need to select a workshop in advance.  On the afternoon of the event, you’re free to join any of the available workshops--or explore even more than one! Below, you’ll find a list of the workshops we plan to offer. Take a look and see what speaks to you.

Please note: While you don’t need to choose a specific workshop now, registration for the event is still required.  You’ll find the registration link below.
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​Schedule
1:30 Sign-In
2:00 Opening Prayer Service
3:00 Workshops
4:00 Ice Cream Social

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Mercy Bags:  Acts of Kindness in Action
Create Mercy Bags filled with weekly
kindness tasks to inspire ongoing
compassion and service. Each
participant will decorate a small bag
and fill it with slips of paper listing
simple acts of mercy-such as writing
a note to a friend, donating food, or
visiting someone who is lonely.
Participants will take one task from
their bag each week, carrying out
that act as a personal expression of
love and care. This project
encourages reflection, gratitude,
and the joyful practice of mercy
throughout the year, reminding us
that small actions can make a big
difference.
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Thanksgiving and Christmas Placemats:  Sharing Holiday Joy with Seniors
Brighten the holiday season for
older adults served through local
senior meal sites by creating colorful
placemats.  Participants will design
cheerful Thanksgiving and
Christmas themes.  Each placemat
will be laminated for durability and
shared to bring warmth, beauty,
and a sense of celebration to seniors during the holidays.  Your creativity and care remind each recipient that they are valued and remembered with love.
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T-Shirt Tug Toys & Yarn Balls:  Joy for Shelter Dogs
& Cats
Support the Animal Protective Foundation's mission to nurture the human-animal bond by crafting dog and cat toys from recycled t-shirts and leftover yarn.  These handmade toys offer playful enrichment and comfort to dogs and cats awaiting adoption-bringing tail wags and purrs while they wait for their forever homes.
​www.animalprotective.org
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Tissue Paper Flower Bouquets:  Bringing Color and Cheer to Seniors
Create bright, handcrafted tissue
paper flower bouquets to share joy
with seniors in local care centers.
Participants will design blossoms in vibrant colors, arrange them into
cheerful mini bouquets, and wrap each with ribbon and a message of
kindness. These handmade gifts will offer a touch of beauty and a
reminder that each recipient is
valued and remembered with love.
<<Register Here>>
Registration closes
​Friday, October 30th.
Blessing Bags:  A Gift of Care and Compassion
Join us in assembling reusable tote bags filled with essential items for those in need.  Each bag will include a message of kindness and inspiration-reminding the recipient that they are seen, valued, and supported.  Completed bags will be distributed through Bethesda House in Schenectady, offering both practical help and a heartfelt touch.
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Stars for Our Troops:  A Symbol of Gratitude
Craft star packets from retired American-made flags to honor our Military, Veterans, and First Responders.  Each star serves as a small but powerful token of appreciation-reminding recipients that their service and sacrifice are seen, valued, and never forgotten.
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​NOTE: If you or someone you know has a flag with embroidered stars that they would like to retire, please bring to the workshop.
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Brown Bag Lunches:  Nourish with Kindness
Join us in assembling lunch bags filled with simple, nourishing meals to be distributed to those in need in Schenectady. 
​Each bag offers more than just food--it’s a gesture of compassion for those facing hunger. Your helping hands and thoughtful care will bring comfort and kindness to someone’s day.