The foundational call of Christians to charity is a frequent theme of the Gospels. During Lent, we are asked to focus more intently on “almsgiving,” which means donating money or goods to the poor and performing other acts of charity. As one of the three pillars of Lenten practice, almsgiving is “a witness to fraternal charity” and “a work of justice pleasing to God.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 2462).
We ask you to participate this Lent by purchasing needed food/household items for a teen named ‘Gifty’ and her village in Ghana. All donations will be packed and shipped to her village by the Oblate Sisters of Providence. Please purchase items from the list below and drop off at the church during Mass times or the rectory office during office hours. Or, you can order food from a local store or online (Amazon, Target, Walmart, etc.) for delivery to:
Holy Comforter-St. Cyprian Church
1357 E. Capitol Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
ATTN: Kim Peaks
202-546-1885
NOTE: Please have local grocery store orders delivered when the office is open: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:30am-5:30pm.
PLEASE DONATE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
- Oatmeal
- Rice
- Sugar-free crackers
- Canned Black Beans
- Brown Sugar
- Canned Tomato Paste
- Nido Infant Dry Milk Powder (can be ordred online)
- Vegetable Oil
- Hot Chocolate
MONETARY DONATIONS ARE ALSO ACCEPTED! The funds will be used to purchase additional food and for shipping costs to Ghana. You can drop your donation (cash or check payable to HCSC) in the collection basket or give electronically through ParishSoft Giving (select ‘One-Time Gift Now’ and donate to ‘Lenten Food Drive 2026’).
NOTE: Please make a note on your check that your donation is for the FOOD DRIVE or use an envelope and label it FOOD DRIVE if you are donating cash. You can also mail your check to the address above or drop both check or cash at the rectory.
Questions? contact the rectory office at 202-546-1885 or hcscstaff@hcscchurch.org.
Thank you for your generosity!!
