"Love one another as I have loved you."
John 15:12

"I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me."
Matthew 25:40


"Preach the Gospel at all times and when necessary use words."
St. Francis of Assisi


"Extend mercy toward others, so that there can be no one in need whom you meet without helping.
For what hope is there for us if GOD should withdraw His mercy from us?"
St. Vincent de Paul


"[The goal of the Society] was not to help the poor. This was only a means. Our object was by the practice of Charity to strengthen ourselves in the Faith, and to win others for it...Personal perfection and not the eradication of poverty per se is the primary goal of the society."

Blessed Antoine-Frederic Ozanam


02 December 2024

JANUARY 2025 MEETING

 The next meeting will be held on Monday, JAN 6
at 7 PM in the Parish Hall.

SERVICE REPORT - NOVEMBER 2024

 CLIENT CALLS       - (05)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (13)

GAS VOUCHERS     - (02)

FINANCE REPORT - November 2024

DONATIONS RECEIVED - $860.

AID PROVIDED - $3824.
  [Utilities, Rent, Moving, Annual Dues, Food Cards,
    Postage, Project UPLIFT] 

DUTY SCHEDULE

 DECEMBER - Roberta Whalen & Ann Teele

JANUARY - Diane Fitzgerald & Jim McCarthy

CHRISTMAS FLOWER DELIVERIES

 On the weekend of DEC 14/15, (22) poinsettias and 2025 calendars will be delivered to elderly and shut-in parishioners.  Volunteers are needed for this event. 
If interested, please contact Jim ASAP.





04 November 2024

DECEMBER 2024 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday, December 2 
at 7 PM in the Parish Hall.

SERVICE REPORT - OCTOBER 2024

 CLIENT CALLS -       (09)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (17)

GAS VOUCHERS -    (04)

FINANCE REPORT - OCTOBER 2024

 DONATIONS RECEIVED - $1211.

AID PROVIDED - $  796.

  [Food vouchers, fees, Project UPLIFT]

DUTY SCHEDULE

 NOVEMBER - Janice & Mike Nelligan

DECEMBER - Roberta Whelan & Ann Teele



08 October 2024

NOVEMBER 2024 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday, November 4  at 7 PM in the Parish Hall. 

SERVICE REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2024

CLIENT CALLS -       (03)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (12)

GAS VOUCHERS -     (02) 

FINANCE REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2024

DONATIONS RECEIVED - $1739.

AID PROVIDED - Utilities, Vouchers, Perscriptions, Project UPLIFT 

DUTY SCHEDULE

OCTOBER - Maureen Hayes & Jack Miniter

NOVEMBER - Janice & Mike Nelligan

09 September 2024

OCTOBER 2024 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday,
October 7 at 7 PM in the Parish Hall.
 

SERVICE REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2024

 CLIENT CALLS -       (02)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (11)

GAS VOUCHERS -     (01)

FINANCE REPORT - SEPTEMBER 2024

DONATIONS RECEIVED - $  552.

AID PROVIDED -                 $1025.

   [Utilities, Postage, Gass Vouchers, Food Vouchers, Project UPLIFT] 

DUTY SCHEDULE

SEPTEMBER - Ann Teele & Diane Fitzgerald

OCTOBER - Maureen Hayes & Jack Miniter

05 August 2024

SEPTEMBER 2024 MEETING

 The next meeting will be held on Monday, September 9 at 7 PM in the Parish Hall.

PLEASE NOTE: The date has been changed to the second Monday of the month due to the Labor Day Holiday.



SERVICE REPORT - JUNE/JULY 2024

CLIENT CALLS -       (08)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (14)

GAS VOUCHERS -     (03) 

FINANCE REPORT - JUNE/JULY 2024

 DONATIONS RECEIVED - $1542.

AID PROVIDED - $2352.
  [Utilities., Air Conditioners, Giving Fee, Food Vouchers, Moving Expenses, Project UPLIFT]

DUTY SCHEDULE

AUGUST -  Maureen Hayes & Roberta Whalen

SEPTEMBER - Diane Fitzgerald & Ann Teele

03 June 2024

JULY 2024 MEETING CANCELED - AUGUST MEETING

 

The meeting scheduled for July 1 has been canceled. 

The next meeting will be held on Monday, August 5
at 7 PM in the Parish Hall.

SERVICE REPORT MAY 2024

CLIENT CALLS -        (04)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (12)

GAS VOUCHERS -     (01) 

FIINANCE REPORT MAY 2024

DONATIONS  -     $  762.

AID PROVIDED - $1485.
  [Utilities, Moving, Food Vouchers, Project UPLIFT]

DUTY SCHEDULE

JUNE - Jane Howard & Ann Teele

JULY - 

07/01 - 07/15 - Roberta Whalen and Linda Murphy
07/16 - 07/31 - Joanne Bilek  and Roberta Whalen

  [Backup - Jim McCarthy and Diane Fitzgerald]

IPSWICH DINNER BELL

Our Lady of Hope Parish is sponsoring the 

IPSWICH DINNER BELL on Monday, June 24
at the Masonic Lodge, Topsfield Road.

Volunteers are needed to help serve the meal.

06 May 2024

JUNE 2024 MEETING

The next meeting will be held on Monday, 
June 3 at 7 PM in the Parish Hall.

SERVICE REPORT - APRIL 2024

CLIENT CALLS -        (03) 

FOOD VOUCHERS - (12) 

GAS VOUCHERS -     (02)

FINANCE REPORT - APRIL 2024

DONATIONS RECEIVED - $1640
 
 AID PROVIDED -                   $550 
    [Rent, Vouchers, Project UPLIFT]

DUTY SCHEDULE

MAY - Mike & Janice Nelligan (week 1 & 2) 
            Diane Fitzgerald & Linda Murphy (week 3 & 4) 

 June - Ann Teel and Jane Howard

IPSWICH DINNER BELL

Our Lady of Hope Parish is sponsoring the 
IPSWICH DINNER BELL on Monday, June 24
at the Masonic Lodge, Topsfield Road.

Volunteers are needed to help serve the meal.

01 April 2024

MAY 2024 MEETING

 The next meeting will be held on Monday,
May 6 at 7 PM in the Parish Hall.

SERVICE REPORT - MARCH 2024

CLIENT CALLS        - (05)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (11)

GAS VOUCHERS     - (01)

FINANCE REPORT - MARCH 2024

DONATIONS -      $1971

AID PROVIDED - $1937
  [Rent, Utilities, Gas Vouchers, Food Vouchers,
   Easter Gifts, Project UPLIFT]

DUTY SCHEDULE

 APRIL - Jim McCarthy & Joanne Bilek

MAY - Dianne Fitzgerald & Mike/Janice Nelligan
(First Half) Linda Murphy (Second Half)

04 March 2024

APRIL 2024 MEETING

The Next meeting will be held on Monday, April 2
at 7 PM in the Parish Hall. 

SERVICE REPORT - JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2024 (COMBINED)

CLIENT CALLS        - (11)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (26)

GAS VOUCHERS     - (04)

FINANCE REPORT - JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2024 (COMBINED)

DONATIONS RECEIVED - $1484

AID PROVIDED -                   $5519
 [Rent, Utilities, Food Vouchers, Project UPLIFT]

DUTY SCHEDULE

 MARCH  - Phyllis Marshall  &  Jack Miniter
  [Backup - Ann Teele]

APRIL - Joanne Bilek  &  Jim McCarthy
  [Backup - Phyllis Marshall]

08 January 2024

FEBRUARY 2024 MEETING

 The next meeting will be held on Monday, February 5 at 7 PM in the Parish Hall.

SERVICE REPORT - DECEMBER 2023

 CLIENT CALLS       - (05)

FOOD VOUCHERS - (11)

GAS VOUCHERS     - (03)

FINANCE REPORT - DECEMBER 2023

 DONATIONS      - $2281.

AID PROVIDED - $2657.
  (Rent, Food Cards, Gifts to School Children,
    Flowers for Shut-Ins, Project UPLIFT)

DUTY SCHEDULE

 JANUARY - Jim McCarthy, Diane Fitzgerald &
Linda Murphy

FEBRUARY - Mike & Janice Nelligan