OUTREACH ACTIVITIES

We empower our parishioners to demonstrate God's Love through ministry and service.  Outreach is a large part of Annunciation's ministry.

2005 witnessed a large increase in our charitable giving to organizations outside our Church.  In part, this was due to increased interest as well as more disasters, international, national and local.  In total the Parish family contributed over $7,300 to these various causes.

Our contributions are directed to both local and international destinations, helping our neighbors both near and far.  The Annunciation family has actively sponsored through monetary gifts and volunteer efforts to the following:

• Compassion International for our foster child, Medoche Jean Louis;

• Contributions to the Rectors Discretionary Fund;

• Habitat for Humanity;

• Starfish;

• Shelter Our Sisters;

• The homeless shelter at St. Cecilia’s Church in Englewood;

• North Porch including diapers, toys, and baby items collected on our Mother’s Day baby shower for North Porch;

• Center for Food Action including 39 bags of non-perishable groceries and 8 frozen turkeys;

• Disabled veterans at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington including blankets, phone cards, clothing and supplies;

• PARKS in Paterson which included toys for the children of prisoners;

• Mephibosheth Ministry in Ghana, including walkers, wheelchairs and canes to aid disabled children