Helping Those in Need

Orin's wife, Erin Hammond, coordinated a Thanksgiving luncheon for the homeless, poor, and elderly of the area that was hosted at St. Luke's Catholic Church in Belleville, IL. On site and through pick-ups and deliveries, they served about 700 people all told between 11am and 1pm on Thanksgiving day.

The Belleville News-Democrat stopped by to check out the happenings and do a nice little write-up — please read their story online here.

On a personal note, Orin is quite proud of Erin — she was mentored into the program last year, and this year it was completely her baby. Way to go!

Also, see if you can find Orin in the picture — it's subtle, but he's in there, and yes, that's all the larger the picture was, at least on-line! Unfortunately, no picture of Erin.

Often when I or others pray before meals, we speak of "being mindful of those who go without" — be that physical nourishment, spirirual nourishment, or just companionship. This truly was a day to be more than just mindful.

PS - St. Luke's was Shannon's parish growing up, is featured on the cover of our newest CD, and this room, the one in the picture, was the site of our CD release concert/World Series Game 1 party.