Mercy Stewards Are Needed

The Works of Mercy Initiative was created by 13 Roman Catholic Churches to reach out to those most in need in Schenectady County. Based on the Catholic tradition of the works of mercy, The Works of Mercy Initiative created and maintains several programs in order to accomplish our mission.

Originally, funding for the Works of Mercy Initiative  was set up to come from annual collections taken up once a year in each of the 13 participating parishes, grant awards and individual donations.  Also, clothing and personal care product collections held in each parish has helped to supply the needs of the Good Neighbor Program and Personal Care Closet.  Now, as the Works of Mercy Initiative and its programs have expanded to serve the many families who need our services,  the amount donated to the annual collections is not going to be enough to sustain us in the future.  

Your recurring gift to the Mercy Stewards fund, will help to ensure that we have the funds needed to continue serving God's people.

Good Neighbor Program

  • Provides clothing to children in need
  • Helps them to be ready to learn

Pastoral Care

  • Work together with participating parishes to address the spiritual needs of the home bound and those in area nursing homes and other adult care facilities.  
  • Opportunities for training, enrichment and support are offered throughout the year.

Family Sunday

  • Bring Families together to learn hands-on opportunities to live the Works of Mercy