Drives and Collections

St. John the Baptist Parish offers assistance to those in need in St. John the Baptist Parish, the surrounding Community, and also supports Catholic organizations in Philadelphia that provide support to those in most need.

Fall

Aug. / Sept.

Backpack Drive for Children through Project Home

October

Boot up Philly to benefit St. John’s Hospice

World Mission Sunday

November

Thanksgiving Food Drive

St. Charles Seminary Appeal

December

Coat Drive

Christmas Dinner Food Drive

Giving Tree Gift Drive for parish families

Mother and Infant items

March

Easter Egg Hunt (plastic eggs and candy)

Ham and Easter Dinner Drive

Catholic Charities Appeal

Poor Box

Each month your donations to our parish poor boxes are designated to poor ministries in our local Community

including Blessed Sarnelli House, St. John's Hospice, St. Francis Inn, and more.

Pro-Life

Through our Rose For Life we designate funds to pro-life organizations throughout the year

Catholic Charities

Through the Annual Catholic Charities appeal, your donations help fund the homeless, clergy, seniors, and youth in the greater Philadelphia community within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.  Help us reach our annual parish goal this year or click the link in the header for more information.

There are other non-specific outreach efforts throughout the year and organized through our Heart 2 Heart Ministry. 
If you are interested in finding out more about getting involved in any of the above, email us at sjbphila@stjohnmanayunk.org.