Community Support
Volunteers Needed for Emergency Preparedness
The Fairfield Community Emergency Response Team is looking for volunteers to learn how to prepare for disasters and to help our community during times of crisis. Training is offered on Saturdays (Feb. 24, March 3,10,17, 24) from 8am until 2 pm. Register online at www.FairfieldCT.org or call the Fire Department at 203-254-4720
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Enrichment Opportunities
We are so fortunate to have two universities in our town. Both are offering various opportunities to the community in the coming weeks. See if any pique your interest and avail yourself of outstanding scholarship and wisdom right in your own backyard! Fairfield University – The 2018 Bellarmine Lecture, “Flannery O’Connor: Acts of Redemption,” will be…
Read MoreCoat and Shoes Collection
Sr. Eileen has asked our help with her ministry to “people on the street” in Bridgeport. With colder weather just around the corner, there is a need for gently used coats and/or gently used shoes for people in need. We will be collecting both during the month of September. Just leave your donations on the…
Read MoreFairfield Social Services
Fairfield Social Services needs your help to provide supplies and clothing gift cards to more than 100 children. Last year, Fairfield Social Services provided new backpacks, shoes, and other essentials to 102 children from 54 low income families from the community’s generous donations. Please drop-off gift cards in any amount from stores like Staples, Target,…
Read MoreOperation Hope Tag Sale
Operation Hope Tag Sale will be held this Saturday (9a-4p) and Sunday (12n-4p) at the First Congregational Church on Beach Road. Admission is $1 and all proceeds support our community’s mission to end hunger and homelessness for those most in need in our area. Please plan to visit, shop, and support a great cause!
Read MoreSummer Series for Women
Summer Series for Women—a series for women who are exploring “what’s next” spiritually in their lives. Meeting in Fairfield University’s beautiful Center for Ignatian Spirituality, a small group of women will meet over three summer evenings (June 19, July 10, and July 31— from 6pm to 8pm) for discussion, prayer, reflection, and dinner. These evenings…
Read MoreSummer Series for Women
Summer Series for Women a series for women who are exploring “what’s next” spiritually in their lives. Meeting in Fairfield University’s beautiful Center for Ignatian Spirituality, a small group of women will meet over three summer evenings (June 19, July 10, and July 31— from 6pm to 8pm) for discussion, prayer, reflection, and dinner. These…
Read MoreSupport for Post-9/11-Veterans and Their Community
A clinical presentation and conversation about suicide prevention and how the community can better support veterans will be sponsored by Fairfield Social Services on Tuesday, May 23rd at the Bigelow Center for Senior Activities, 9 AM to 11 AM. Veterans of all ages, family and friends, the clergy, behavioral health providers, elected officials and the…
Read MorePeanut Butter & Jelly Wanted for Project From the Heart
We will also be collecting plastic jars of Peanut Butter (18oz or less) and Jelly (22 oz or less) on the weekend of July 2/3 to send to our soldiers in Afghanistan through Project From the Heart. Please take note of the sizes requested, as heavier items increase the cost of postage. Boxes to receive…
Read MoreAl’s Angels Lemonade Stand
This weekend, June 4/5, Al’s Angels will be offering lemonade and soliciting donations after all the Masses. Al’s Angels, whose membership includes several parishioners, is a charity whose focus is providing holiday meals and gifts to children and families battling cancer, rare blood diseases and severe financial hardship (3,200 families helped last year!). They also…
Read MoreAnnual Parish Picnic
The annual Parish Picnic will be held on Sunday, July 10, from 12:30pm to 6:30pm. In addition to the food, fun and dancing, this picnic is an important fundraiser for our parish. We are collecting the following in preparation for the picnic: • Jewelry—Jewelry alert! We are collecting old/new/broken jewelry for the annual picnic. We…
Read MoreTravel to St. Patrick’s Ireland with Father Allen
On Oct. 26 to Nov. 4, 2015, travel in the footsteps of St. Patrick through Ireland with Fr. Charles Allen, S.J. For more information call the Fairfield University Alumni Office at 203-254-4280 or email alumni@fairfield.edu
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