Event Location:
Our Lady of Solitude Catholic Church
151 W. Alejo Rd. Palm Springs 92262
BEFORE REGISTERING PLEASE NOTE:
- All Volunteers under the age of 18 must be with a parent or guardian
- All participants must be registered to attend Mercy In Motion Projects
- Spaces are limited.
- First Registered - First Reserved
- All Participants are asked to wear a Red Shirt on day of event
- Mercy in Motion is FREE to all registered participants and includes Donuts/Juice and Lunch
WE ARE OFFERING PROJECTS:
ONSITE AT OLS PARISH CENTER & OFFSITE AT AGENCY LOCATIONS. PLEASE READ EACH PROJECT CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING
MERCY IN MOTION T-SHIRTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PRE-SALE
Cost is $15 Adult / $10 Child
To ensure you get a T-Shirt please order by March 14
All Volunteers are asked to wear a Red shirt on day of event.
You may wear your own red shirt or purchase a Mercy In Motion logo Shirt by March 17th to have for event day!
T-Shirts available on day of event for $20 Adults $15 Child
However there will be a limited stock and we cannot guarantee sizes.
Event Schedule
7:30 a.m. Check In & Meet Your Group
8:00 a.m. Opening Prayer & Send Off
8:35 a.m. Juice & Donuts
9:00 a.m. Projects Begin
12:00 p.m. Lunch at OLS Parish Center
12:30 p.m. Closing Prayer
QUESTIONS?
Contact Our Mercy In Motion Planning Team at:
or call the OLS Parish Office at (760) 325-3816
SATURDAY MARCH 30, 2019
A Lenten Day of Service to bring the Love of Christ to our community in need.
Event & Lunch are FREE to all registered participants!
This Lent, let us open our hands of mercy to others, not only to fill their hands with food and clothing; But to fill their hearts with respect for their dignity as children of God.
CHOOSE YOUR TOP (3) PROJECTS, CLICK ON THE REGISTRATION BUTTON AT BOTTOM OF PAGE
MERCY IN MOTION 2019 PROJECT LIST:
- PROJECT CLOSED: BOO BOO BUNNIES PROJECT for the Barbara Sinatra Children's Center (This Project is for all ages)
- PROJECT CLOSED: BEAUTIFUL BABES PROJECT for Mama's House
- BINGO & BRUNCH for The Safe House (This Project requires Volunteers Age 18+) Volunteers will spend the morning providing at risk youth who are residing at the Safe House with a nutritional cooking lesson and a fun game of Jelly Bean Bingo. Participants are asked to bring a small wrapped Bingo Prize or fresh fruit. This project will be held at The Safe House72710 East Lynn Street, Thousand Palms. OFFISITE PROJECT
- PROJECT CLOSED: BLESSING BAGS PROJECT for Border Angels
- PROJECT CLOSED: BREAKFAST BOX PROJECT for the Hanson House
- PROJECT CLOSED: COZY DOOR CRITTERS PROJECT for Mizell Senior Center
- PROJECT CLOSED: EGGSTRAVAGANZA PROJECT for Martha's Village
- PROJECT CLOSED: FURRY FRIENDS #1 DOG WALK PROJECT for the Humane Society of Palm Springs.
- FURRY FRIENDS #2 PLAY AND CHEW for Palm Springs Animal Shelter (This Project requires Volunteers Age 12+) Volunteers will assemble new animal toys and pet chews for the dogs and cats who are waiting for adoption. Participants are asked to bring peanut butter. This project will be held at agency location: 4575 E. Mesquite Ave Palm Springs OFFSITE PROJECT
- PROJECT CLOSED: HOPE TOTES for Operation Safe House
- LE PEEPS PROJECT for The Safe House for Runaway & At Risk Youth. (This Project is for all ages) Volunteers will assemble delicious Easter Peeps S'More Treat Bags for at-risk youth living in shelter. Participants are asked to bring packages of Easter Peeps. This project will be held at our OLS Parish Center
- PANTRY PALS PROJECT for the Hanson House- A Family Stay Residency (This Project requires Volunteers Age 18+) Volunteers will help create and organize a new pantry space for residents who are receiving medical care. Participants are asked to bring multipacks of granola bars for the pantry. This project will be held at agency location: 380 E. Paseo El Mirador, Palm Springs OFFISTE PROJECT
- PATIENT POPS PROJECT for Desert Aids Project (This Project is for all ages) Volunteers will assemble Bunny Pops and provide words of love and encouragement for patients visiting the community clinic. Participants are asked to bring bags of Tootsie Pops for the project. This project will be held at our OLS Parish Center
- PROJECT CLOSED: RAKE AND RUN PROJECT
- SHOE SHINE PROJECT for the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. (This Project is for all ages) Volunteers will help sort, clean and package shoe donations to prepare them to be Easter Shoes for individuals and families living in shelters. Participants are asked to bring shoe polish or Lysol cleaning wipes. This project will be held at our OLS Parish Center
- PROJECT CLOSED: SNACK PACKS PROJECT for Jewish Family Services
- PROJECT CLOSED: SOCKED BY LOVE PROJECT for the Well of the Desert
- WAREHOUSE WARRIOR PROJECT for Martha's Village Warehouse (This Project requires Volunteers Age 14+) Volunteers will sort and prepare donated items for a voucher program that assists individuals and families in crisis. Participants are asked to bring gently used clothing or household goods for donation. This project will be held at Martha's Village 45-596 Fargo Street, Indio. This Project can support a large group of volunteers - OFFSITE PROJECT
HELP US HELP OTHERS
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Click Here to Give a Financial Donation Online
Your Financial Gift will be credited towards your tax deductable parish giving account
Or Pick up our Mercy In Motion BROWN BAG NEEDS LIST in the back of the Church.
All Donations will go directly to serving the needs of our brothers & sisters.
"It is my burning desire... the Christian people may reflect on the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy" (Pope Francis)