Sights & Sounds: Apostolate serves Newark families in need
A group of 18 youth and young adults from the Archdiocese of Newark’s African American, African, and Caribbean Apostolate recently visited the Newark YMCA’s Emergency Residence Shelter to serve pizza and refreshments to families residing there. The shelter provides safe housing and support services to individuals and families in need.
“The children had a great time,” said Rashaan Garlin, associate director of the Archdiocese of Newark’s African American, African, and Caribbean Apostolate. “They were not only uplifted but felt a lot of love and the spirit of giving as they were introduced to the families they served.”
Youth and young adults from the apostolate had produced gift bags during earlier Martin Luther King Day celebrations. Those bags, containing toiletries and essential supplies, were also distributed to families during the service outing.
After their April 11 visit to the shelter, young people from the ministry enjoyed a bowling outing in Belleville. Some of them also spoke about their experience during a Mass at Saint Patrick & Assumption All Saints Parish in Jersey City.
Garlin added that YMCA program directors were delighted by the apostolate’s outreach efforts and invited them to return soon.
The African American, African, and Caribbean Apostolate serves Catholics of African and Caribbean descent in the Archdiocese of Newark. The office empowers members of the community to embrace their cultural identity while remaining deeply connected to Jesus Christ. To learn more about the apostolate, CLICK HERE.
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Featured image: Young people from the Archdiocese of Newark’s African American, African, and Caribbean Apostolate prepare to serve families in need at the Newark YMCA on April 11. (Photos courtesy of African American, African, and Caribbean Apostolate)
