Category: Stewardship

Food Drive for Sophia’s Kitchen

For this year’s service project, the SPS 6th graders will organize a food drive for Sophia’s Kitchen from Nov 9 – 13, 2026. Students in all grades are invited to participate and bring in donations. Below are the focus areas for each day of that week.

Nov 9 – Box Monday – rice, cereal, pasta, sauce (no glass jars), granola bars, potatoes, stuffing, boxed meals (pasta & sauce, rice & vegetables, tuna, relish & mayo, etc. )

Nov 10 – Treat Tuesday – coffee creamer (not perishable), chocolate syrup, hand lotion, nail polish, Starbucks/Dunkin’/McDonald’s Gift Cards

Nov 11 – Wildcard Wednesday – spices, canned/pouch meats (tuna, chicken), hot pads, oven mitts, cooking utensils, hand can openers (not electric)

Nov 12 – Toiletry Thursday – packaged paper towels, toilet plungers, packaged toilet paper, Kleenex, detergent, dryer sheets, Clorox wipes, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant, hygiene products

Nov 13 – Free-for-all Friday – canned fruits and vegetables, canned pineapple, plus anything listed from Monday through Thursday

Remember, no glass please. Pop/pull top cans and pouches are extremely helpful, as many do not have can openers. Please have all items sent to school by 8 a.m. on Friday, November 13, 2026, as the full donation will be delivered to Sophia’s Kitchen the following week.

Military Service Info Collection

Attention St. Philomena Parishioners and Alumni! Are you a veteran or an active member of the armed services? We are collecting information about military service to enhance our remembrance on Veteran’s Day and military appreciation days.

Please take a moment to complete THIS FORM. If you have any questions, reach out to Colleen Donlan (colldonl@stphils.com) or Rhonda Parker (rhonpark@stphils.com | 309-682-8642, ext. 2112).

7th Grade Pop Tab Collection

6th grade Food Drive for Sophia’s Kitchen

For this year’s service project, the 6th graders will organize a food drive for November 17-21, 2025. All items will be donated to Sophia’s Kitchen. Students in all grades are invited to participate and bring in donations. Below are the focus areas for each day of that week.

• Nov 17, Box Monday: rice, cereal, pasta, sauce (no glass jars), granola bars, potatoes, stuffing, boxed meals (pasta & sauce, rice & vegetables, tuna, relish & mayo, etc.)
• Nov 18, Treat Tuesday: coffee creamer, chocolate syrup, can openers (not electric), hand lotion, nail polish, Starbucks/Dunkin gift cards
• Nov 19, Wildcard Wednesday: canned meats, hot pads, oven mitts, cooking utensils
• Nov 20, Toiletry & Cleaning Thursday: packaged paper towels, toilet plungers, packaged toilet paper, Kleenex, detergent, dryer sheets, Clorox wipes, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorant
• Nov 21, Free-for-all Friday: canned fruits and vegetables, canned pineapple, plus anything from the week

Remember, no glass please. Pop/pull-top cans are extremely helpful, as many do not have can openers. Please have all items sent to school by 8:00 a.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025 as the full donation will be delivered to Sophia’s Kitchen that morning.