The St. Clare Christian Service Commission is once again collecting gently used or new boots and coats in support of the Capuchin Soup Kitchen and a Detroit Elementary School. All donations are welcome, even children’s boots and coats for a local elementary school, however, men’s sizes are preferred. (8-13 and Medium to XXL). The collection will be during the November 7-8 Masses with marked boxes and tables in the church. Early donations may come to the Parish Offices or placed in a marked box in the Austin Portico beginning October 31. Check your closets and share what you won’t use this winter with someone who will.

New this year, we will also be collecting your gently used sleeping bags and sturdy back packs for the Franciscan Ministries. Formerly called St. Aloysious Neigborhood Services, they use bicycles and carts to minister to the needy downtown and throughout Detroit. Check your attic and closets to see if you have a sleeping bag or back pack you are no longer using.