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Gospel Giving
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AlmsgivingIn Lent, the preparatory season leading up to Easter and the celebration of Christ's resurrection, almsgiving helps us prepare spiritually by aligning our hearts with the selfless love and generosity exemplified by Jesus.
Almsgiving is a fundamental practice of Lent, serving as one of its three pillars, alongside prayer and fasting. It is considered a pillar of Lent because it embodies the call to love and serve others, reflecting the compassion and generosity that Jesus taught. By giving to those in need, we practice selflessness and charity, which are central to the Lenten journey of spiritual renewal.Jesus heavily emphasized acts of compassion, kindness, and generosity toward the less fortunate in his time on earth. In Matthew 25:40, Jesus says, "Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me."Many of his parables and teachings address issues related to providing direct assistance to those facing poverty, hunger, sickness, or other challenges.
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Lenten Gospel GivingLenten Gospel Giving is our Parish's collective practice of almsgiving, offering us - as a community - an actionable, tangible way to live out our faith. Over the Lenten Season we will be collecting material goods to benefit those in need within our Parish and Reading communities. Please drop your donations at either Church location on the dates listed below.DROP OFF LOCATIONS:St. Athanasius - Foyer area by the RestroomSt. Agnes - Collection bin at Woburn Street entrance
Overall Lenten SeasonDrop off these donations throughout the Lenten Season- Books - Wishlist - Requested Book List
- Beneficiary: St. John Paul II Academy, Dorchester MA
Second Sunday of Lent: March 1, 2026
"And he was transfigured before them, and his clothes became dazzling white..."- Collection items: laundry detergent, dish detergent, and bathroom cleaners
- Beneficiary: Reading Food Pantry
- Drop off dates: February 28 - March 5
Fourth Sunday of Lent: March 15, 2026
"As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world."- Collection items: 60 watt (or equivalent LED) and 3-way light bulbs
- Beneficiary: Mission of Deeds
- Drop off dates: March 14 - March 19
Fifth Sunday of Lent: March 22, 2026
"I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live."- Collection items: shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand lotion, feminine hygiene products, toothpaste, and other personal care products for women working to build new lives for themselves.
- Beneficiary: women living at a Reading rehabilitation facility
- Drop off dates: March 21 - March 26
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