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Senior Citizens At Souderton Adult Day Care Designed Cards For Soldiers Overseas
March 2, 2017
This week, retired military service members and senior citizens at the Souderton Adult Day Care Center, a Catholic Housing and Community Services program for older adults in Montgomery County, teamed up with Merck Pharmaceuticals, to make Saint Patrick’s Day cards and pins for current service men and women actively deployed in Afghanistan. Souderton Adult Day…
Saint Andrew Elder Care Ministry Hosted An Open House
February 28, 2017
On Sunday, February 12, 2017, the Saint Andrew Elder Care Ministry hosted an open house event at Saint Andrew’s Elder Care office in Drexel Hill, PA. Parishioners had the opportunity to connect with Program Manager, Lisa Grillo and learn more about the Elder Care Ministry which recently celebrated its one year anniversary of service! Parishioners…
Nativity B.V.M. Place And Its Senior Residents Celebrate One Year Anniversary
February 17, 2017
This month, Catholic Housing and Community Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia (CHCS) hosted a first anniversary luncheon for Nativity B.V.M. Place and the residents who make it their home. Residents enjoyed a fun filled afternoon with trivia, games, music and of course a delicious hot lunch. Prizes donated by Stocks Bakery, Mercer Café and…
Celebrating 10 Years of Service to Seniors
February 14, 2017
Lillian has been serving elderly parishioners of Saint Monica Parish since 2007. Lillian visits her clients, whom she fondly calls “my ladies” or “my gentlemen”, on a weekly basis, assisting them with chores such as linen changes, laundry, neighborhood errands, and escorting to medical appointments. Most of all, Lillian’s friendly demeanor and upbeat personality is…
The Spirit of Christmas
December 21, 2016
During the Christmas season, mailboxes fill with Christmas greetings from near and far. For Rita, who is 91 and lives alone in her tidy rowhome in south Philadelphia, giving Christmas cards was just as important as receiving them. Rita is served by both the In Home support Program and the Saint Monica Eldercare Program. The…