Works of Mercy

Each human being is made in the image and likeness of God, and so deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus tells us that at the end of all things, we will be judged on what we have done for the least of our brothers and sisters. Below are a few of the ways we trying to live this Gospel imperative in the Catholic Community of Northbrook.

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Sharing Ministry

Every week, parishioners are invited to drop off non-perishable food before they attend Mass at St. Norbert. Our dedicated volunteers sort the food and bring it to the Northfield Township Food Pantry and to our sharing parish, St. Margaret of Scotland.

Bread Brigade

Since 1998, when the Deerfield Panera opened, this group started a partnership picking up end of day donations to wrap and transport to agencies that can distribute excess food and help reduce hunger.

Family Promise

Our parish serves as a host site for Family Promise, a program that provides housing for people who are temporarily or transitionally homeless. Volunteers cook meals or spend the night as on call hosts.

Coat and Sweater Drive

Twice a year, our parish collects coats and sweaters that are then distributed to those who are most in need of them. Many in our parish community are blessed with abundance, and so God commands that we share.

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