Christmas Appeal and GoFundMe
Merry Christmas! I think we all thought that by this time we would be well done with this Covid-19 stuff, but we are still dealing with it… Read more “Christmas Appeal and GoFundMe”
Author: Walter F. Doyle
Honorariums & Memorials – August 2024
Honorariums Honorariums can be given in the name of any person or event by sending a donation to the Urban Missionaries of Our Lady of Hope. A… Read more “Honorariums & Memorials – August 2024”
Got Time?
We are asking you to join us in responding to the cries of “the least, the last and the left out” by performing little acts of charity.… Read more “Got Time?”
Urban Missionaries of Our Lady of Hope’s Annual Retreat
As an Urban Missionary of Our Lady of Hope I promise to do two things, one is to pray and the other is to do a small… Read more “Urban Missionaries of Our Lady of Hope’s Annual Retreat”
Saying Good-bye
There are times in life that something happens and you struggle between happiness and sadness. This was the case when we had a retirement party for Lois… Read more “Saying Good-bye”
What Urban Missionaries Do!
In our May issue I told the story about us finding $1,660 hidden in a toolbox that had been donated over a year before. If you remember,… Read more “What Urban Missionaries Do!”
It’s Christmas Time Once Again
Once again, let me be the first to say, “Merry Christmas!” Isn’t it funny how fast time seems to pass? It’s almost Christmas already! Yes, really, it… Read more “It’s Christmas Time Once Again”
Spotlight on Immigrants
Meet Grace, whom we have known for about 12 years. She first came to see us for some help with citizenship, as part of our collaboration with… Read more “Spotlight on Immigrants”
Come, See What the Lord has Done!
Save the date, October 19, 2024. The party begins with Mass at 12:00 noon followed by a celebration dinner at Saint Joan of Arc, 570 Lincoln Street… Read more “Come, See What the Lord has Done!”
Our 2024 Sustainer Appeal
Well, it’s time once again for me to summon every ounce of courage so I can ask you for some of your hard-earned cash. Yup, it isn’t… Read more “Our 2024 Sustainer Appeal”
Memorials – May 2024
Memorials can be given in memory of a deceased person by sending a donation to the Urban Missionaries of Our Lady of Hope. In Memory of: Irene… Read more “Memorials – May 2024”
Inspired by an Immigrant by Kathy Doyle
We hear so much in the news these days about immigrants, not much of it positive. I thought you might like to hear about one Haitian woman… Read more “Inspired by an Immigrant by Kathy Doyle”
Jim Adams died February 20, 2024
The news came in an email from Deacon Paul Audette. It simply read, “Jim passed away today. I have no other details.” I knew instantly that my… Read more “Jim Adams died February 20, 2024”
Honorariums & Memorials
Honorariums can be given in the name of any person or event by sending a donation to the Urban Missionaries of Our Lady of Hope. A letter… Read more “Honorariums & Memorials”
What Urban Missionaries Do
I would like you to go to the “Christmas Moments” story starting on P. 1 if you haven’t already read it. You will read about how, when… Read more “What Urban Missionaries Do”
Saint Oscar Romero Food Pantry at the Cathedral of Saint Paul
Whenever you volunteer for a long period of time at the same location, you get to know many of the people who come to the organization for… Read more “Saint Oscar Romero Food Pantry at the Cathedral of Saint Paul”
The Director’s Chair
We are in now what we call the thank you phase. Christmas is done, and the clean-up after Christmas is underway. And now we say thank you… Read more “The Director’s Chair”
You Think Being Santa is Easy, huh?
Over the years, we have developed many processes that make it possible for our Christmas team to process over 1,500 children who will receive almost 10,000 gifts… Read more “You Think Being Santa is Easy, huh?”
Our Fill-a-Truck Program
On Saturday, October 28, 2023, the parishioners of Blessed Sacrament Church decided to help out the “least, the last, and the left out” by bringing clothing to… Read more “Our Fill-a-Truck Program”
We Have Been Blessed Again! Christmas Stories
In our November issue of StreetLights, we printed a story about a mother who came to sign up her five children for Christmas toys. Here is the… Read more “We Have Been Blessed Again! Christmas Stories”