Fall is definitely in the air! if you've driven by the parish office, you might have noticed our beautiful sunflowers and pumpkin patch. We'll soon be putting together pumpkin pie kits for our food bank families. We're also looking forward to our annual fall service day in October when we'll put our garden to rest for the winter (along with other projects at the parish). This month also saw the celebration of World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Keep reading for more information on the Holy Father's message to commemorate this day.

Food Bank

Neighbors served - 373

Households served - 139

Thank you! We were able to collect a full pantry's worth of food for Walker High School to start off the school year.

Diapers

A PREPARES grant allows us to offer diapers and wipes to our food bank guests each month. In August we gave out 15 packs of diapers and 15 packs of wipes. If you wish to help by purchasing diapers, size 5 and 6 are the most popular sizes.

Rent assistance - 18 families

Utilities assistance - 4 families

Image: Saint Pio of Pietrecina | San Sebastian Cathedral of Tarlac, Philippines | photo by Ramon FVelasquez

Families, couples, and singles are all encouraged to sign up for our fall service day on October 7. Click here to sign up!

Thank you for all who donated to our school supply drive. We were able to provide many needed items to St. Francis House.

St. Francis House is in need of volunteers. Click here for more information.

The Church has been celebrating the World Day of Migrants and Refugees (WDMR) since 1914. It is always an occasion to express concern for different vulnerable people on the move; to pray for them as they face many challenges; and to increase awareness about the opportunities that migration offers.

Download the Pope’s Message for the 2023 WDMR in the language of your choice.

Faith in Action! Members of our Catholic Relief Services chapters from Washington state met with Senator Murray's office to advocate for US leadership in combatting climate change. We also discussed how adaptation programs can help our vulnerable neighbors around the world. Thanks to Washington State Catholic Conference and the CRS staff members who also participated.

On Oct. 4—the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi—we will lift our voices together by emailing Congress to address the climate crisis and its impact on our global family. Sign up to join this powerful day of advocacy.

Email: morningstars@allsaintsparish.com
Website: https://allsaintsparish.com/outreach
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Phone: 253-848-2000