The student councils at both Villa Maria Academy and Cathedral Preparatory School recently donated the proceeds from their dress down day to St. Patrick’s Haven. Sr. Marianne Stuckert, SSJ from the Guidance office presented the funds to Betsy Wiest. Thank you, Villa and Prep students, for recognizing a need in our community and then finding … Continue reading Dress down day benefits St. Patrick’s Haven
37 years ago, St. Patrick’s Church was instrumental in starting St. Patrick’s Haven which eventually became a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of St. Joseph. However, St. Patrick’s Church still partners with us to support the men who come to us each night seeking shelter from the streets. Angie Kontur from St. Patrick’s recently delivered … Continue reading St. Patrick’s Church – always a Haven Angel
Parishioners from Flightpath Fellowship created a footcare clinic for homeless individuals. Harvest 912 works to change lives – one sole at a time. They recently held a foot care clinic at St. Patrick’s Haven. The team, under the direction of Kit and Tad, washed the feet of each guest. Dr. Joshua Britten, Podiatrist, then cared … Continue reading Harvest 912 – changing lives one sole at a time
Katie Schwenk, from St. Mark’s Church and Mount Calvary in Erie, PA, recently delivered blessing bags for the men at St. Patrick’s Haven. Each bag contained items needed on a daily basis for the guests at St. Patrick’s Haven such as new socks, a bottle of water, individually wrapped snacks and hotel sized toiletries. The … Continue reading St. Mark’s and Mount Calvary donate blessing bags
The ladies of St. Joseph Church Bread of Life Prayer Shawl Ministry have been hard at work knitting winter scarves for the homeless men who come to St. Patrick’s Haven. Although it is only September, we all know winter comes early in Erie, PA. The scarves will go a long way in keeping our guests … Continue reading Prayer Shawl Ministry – scarves for the homeless
