Counting Our Blessings, One Newborn at a Time
Welcoming a new baby is a joyous occasion, but for some families it can also be a time of stress. Luke’s Layettes is an active ministry of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Brockport, which provides basic infant needs for families who could use a little extra help. Although the layettes are distributed throughout the year, they seem to take on special meaning during the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons.
In the month of October alone, Luke’s Layettes responded to 14 requests for layettes, which equals 28 bags of baby items, with an additional 20 more requests soon to be filled. Layettes are made possible thanks to the generosity of friends and neighbors who donate items and monetary gifts.
“These layettes help to bring an added touch of joy to the new moms and dads, and are always received with thankful hearts,” said Rosemary Catlin, who oversees the ministry with co-leader Celia Berry. “Luke’s Layettes has long served our community, and we look forward to being there for families who need our help, not just during the holiday season, but also in the year ahead.”
Especially needed are long-sleeved onesies, sleeper suits, hooded jackets, outfits, and pants, sizes 0-6 months, to help keep infants warm this winter. Diapers (size 0-3 months), wipes, socks, other new or gently used clothes, and receiving blankets are also needed.
To help welcome our community’s newborns, drop off donations at St. Luke’s between 9 a.m. and 1 pm, Monday through Thursday. Make checks payable to St. Luke’s, with Luke’s Layettes noted in the memo line.
For more information about Luke’s Layettes, contact the Parish Office at 585-637-6650, or Rosemary at 585-431-1217 or rosaboza99@gmail.com.
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