Helping a person in need is good in itself. But the degree of goodness is hugely affected by the attitude with which it is done. If you show resentment because you are helping the person out of a reluctant sense of duty, then the person may receive your help but may feel awkward and embarrassed. This is because he will feel beholden to you. If, on the other hand, you help the person in a spirit of joy, then the help will be received joyfully. And joy is the appropriate attitude with which to help others because acts of generosity are a source of blessing to the giver as well as the receiver.”
– St. John Chrysostom
We see the parishioners of St. Isidore placing food in our bins and know they are joyful givers, all of them! We are 5 weeks away from our Back To School Distribution. As you shop online or in stores this week, please keep our pantry list in mind. Our Pantry needs are:
- Deodorant – Gender Neutral
- Bar Soap
- Laundry Soap – 50 load or less
- Pump Hand Soap
- Shampoo
- Juice Boxes
- Pudding Cups
- Jello Cups
- Breakfast/Granola Bars
- Manwich
- Jar Spaghetti Sauce
- Tomato Soup
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- Chicken Helper
- Fruit Cocktail
- Canned Pears
- Canned Peaches
- Canned Pineapple
- Candy
- $25 Gift Cards – Kroger, Meijer
God Bless,
St. Isidore St. Vincent de Paul Society
