In Heaven’s Eyes Ministry would like to thank the parishioners and the many volunteers of Holy Family Parish for helping IHE serve the homeless and needy in our community during 2021. Special appreciation goes out to our lunch and bridge team leaders and helpers, our food buyers, clothes sorters and soup providers, for all of their hard work and dedication.
Volunteers in the Saturday Lunch ministry prepared and delivered over 3,800 brown bag lunches to local individuals and families in our area. The Bridge ministry volunteers prepared and served over 850 meals to needy men, women and children every Wednesday evening, working in association with Jesus Cares at Exit Zero.
Additionally, adult and children’s clothing, shoes, jackets, coats, plus bath and bedding, household and kitchen, toiletries, toys, and other items that were donated throughout the year, were distributed to those in need through IHE and its relationship with multiple service agencies and churches in our area and beyond. This past Christmas season, Holy Family parishioners were very generous as four van loads of “gently used toys” were delivered to a local service organization in New Albany for distribution to children in need.
We especially thank two Holy Family students who conducted their own coat drives. Sixth-grader Gus Bergmen collected coats from his neighborhood, and seventh-grader Gracelyn Raelson collected through her annual birthday “Gifts for Gracelyn” coat drive. Together, over 100 coats and jackets were donated to In Heaven’s Eyes. Special thanks to Holy Family teachers and administration, for instilling and encouraging a spirit of caring, compassion and community involvement in their students.
Happy New Year to everyone, and please continue to pray for, volunteer, and support In Heaven’s Eyes Ministry.
The crowd kept asking him, “What then are we supposed to do?” John told them, “Give food to the hungry, clothe the poor, and bless the needy.” Luke 3:10-11