If you would prefer to mail a check to us on a recurring basis, please use this form:  Mercy Stewards Pledge Form​

We Need You!

The Works of Mercy Initiative is a ministry of 13 Roman Catholic Parishes in the Schenectady Area.  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.

Funding for the Works of Mercy Initiative was originally 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, help to supply the needs of the Good Neighbor Program and Personal Care Closet. Now, as the Works of Mercy Initiative and its programs have grown and expanded to serve the many families who need our services,  additional financial support is needed. Receiving regular monthly/weekly donations will enable the Works of Mercy Initiative to continue its mission in the Schenectady area by maintaining consistency in our operating budget and to be able to continue to support the services we are now providing to the community.

Your recurring gift to the Mercy Stewards Fund, will help to ensure that we have the funds needed to continue serving God's people.
Sample recurring donations:
     $ 10.00 Monthly = $ 120.00 Annually
     $ 15.00 Monthly = $ 180.00 Annually
     $ 25.00 Monthly = $ 300.00 Annually
     $ 50.00 Monthly = $ 600.00 Annually
     $100.00 Monthly =$1200.00 Annually
 Your recurring gift in any amount is most appreciated!

Good Neighbor Program

  • Provides children with care packages of gently used and new clothing
  • Helps children feel comfortable, confident and ready to learn
  • Monetary gifts help to purchase new underwear, socks and clothing when we are out of the size a child needs

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 enrichment and support are offered to those involved in the ministry of visitation to the sick and elderly.

Family Sunday

  • Annual day of prayer, enrichment and hands on works of mercy
  • Families engage in workshops to benefit local organizations and programs whose missions foster the works of mercy
  • Participants encouraged to make a commitment to live out the works of mercy spread the compassion of Christ to all they encounter