Special Collections
Community members and participants in our faith formation programs host special collections throughout the year. Some examples include:
Souper Bowl of Caring
Special Lent Giving Collection
Easter Baskets
Thanksgiving Food Baskets
Advent Giving Collection
Sweet Treats & Warm Feet
The collected items are distributed to several local agencies we partner with to support those in need in Rocky Hill and our surrounding communities.
Thanksgiving Food Collection
Every November Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish collects baskets for four to six people. Rocky Hill Human services assigns families after the baskets are received. A “basket” can be any container from a decorated cardboard box to some canvas grocery bags. Baskets may contain food for several meals not just Thanksgiving dinner.
We also collect grocery store gift certificates which Rocky Hill Human Services will add to the baskets when they are distributed.
Easter Food Collection
Easter Baskets
Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish will be collecting Easter food “baskets” for families within our community on the weekend of Palm Sunday so that they can be delivered before Easter. Rocky Hill Human Services is asking for "generic" baskets for families of four to six people.
If you would like to donate a basket, please sign up on the sheet located in the Foyer of either church so we know how many to plan for. If we get enough, some will also be donated to The Catholic Worker in Hartford.
Please bring your basket (any container is acceptable as long as it looks nice) to the Rectory garage at Saint Elizabeth Seton or Father Shea Hall at Saint James on Saturday afternoon or Sunday Morning. A list of suggested items is available to help you with your shopping. Please do not include perishable foods. People will be given gift certificates to use for their fresh foods.
During this weekend we will also be collecting grocery store gift certificates which Rocky Hill Human Services will add to the baskets when they are distributed. Please bring the gift certificates to Palm Sunday Mass and place them in the collection basket.
Advent Giving Gallery
Thanksgiving Giving
