EAST STROUDSBURG- Thanks to the geneorsity of its parishioners, Saint Matthew Parish was recently able to raise more than $6,000 to support pro-life efforts in the community.

The parish held a baby bottle drive to collect funds for Shepherd’s Maternity House in East Stroudsburg, which is operated by Catholic Social Services, as well as the Pregnancy Resource Center of the Poconos, and Saint Joseph’s Center in Scranton.

Check presentations were recently held at each facility.

Presentation of check to Saint Joseph’s Baby Pantry March 21, 2024. Shown, left to right: Gerry Burns, Saint Matthew Pro-Life Committee Chairperson; Sister Maryalice Jacquinot, I.H.M., President & CEO, Saint Joseph’s Center; Patty Stys and Mary Labar, Saint Matthew Pro-Life Committee members; Tamara Hall, Saint Joseph’s Director of Adoption Services; and Father Don Williams, Pastor, Saint Matthew Parish.

 

Presentation of check to the Pregnancy Resource Center of the Poconos (PRCP) April 5, 2024. Shown, left to right: Anthony Matrisciano, Past Grand Knight Council 11434; Alice Marchesani, PRCP Executive Director; Gerry Burns, Dr. Nancy Gabana, and Mrs. Sophie Gabana, Saint Matthew Parish Pro-Life Committee; Frank Leo, Knights 11434 Culture of Life Director.

 

Presentation of check to Shepherd’s Maternity House in East Stroudsburg March 26, 2024. Shown, left to right: Frank Leo, Knights of Columbus Council 11434 Culture of Life Director; Patty Stys, co-founder, Shepherd’s Maternity House; Kathy Chelednik, Director, Shepherd’s Maternity House; Dr. Chris Lynch, Grand Knight of Council 11434, Saint Matthew Parish.