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SPECIAL EVENTS

St. John’s Food for the Poor Program fundraising events serve a dual purpose of raising funds and raising awareness of the needy and homeless people of Worcester. Please join us.
October and November 2018
Winter Coat & Boot Drive
St. Francis Xavier Center, 20 Temple Street. Bring new and gently used winter coats and boots.
November 2018
St. John's Food for the Poor Thanksgiving Take-Home Boxes
St. Francis Xavier Center, 20 Temple Street. Volunteers are needed.
November 2018
St. John's Food for the Poor Thanksgiving Dinner
St. Francis Xavier Center, 20 Temple Street. Volunteers are needed.
November 14, 2017
John McDermott's Holiday Concert
St. John’s Church, 44 Temple Street, Worcester, MA. John McDermott, tenor, pledges continued support for St. John’s Food for the Poor Program. 100% of all proceeds go directly to St. John’s Food for the Poor Program. Those interested in sponsorship can contact Frank Carroll by email at fcarroll@sbsb.com.
July 2017
Bravehearts Baseball Game
Hanover Insurance Park, College of the Holy Cross, 1 College St, Worcester, MA. The Bravehearts are the reigning champions of the Futures Collegiate Baseball League (FCBL). Enjoy great baseball, minor-league-style, and a memorable family experience in a lovely ball park. 
May 21, 2017
32nd Annual WALK for the Homeless
Elm Park, Worcester, MA 2:00 pm. Join in with over 1,500 community members to demonstrate a community commitment to ending family homelessness. Your participation will help 350 families maintain safe and stable housing, and will assist over 1,000 additional people who need access to safe shelter, nutritious meals, and the household goods to move beyond homelessness. For more info contact Amelia Peloquin at 774-243-3823.
April 2, 2017
St. John's Food for the Poor Program Thank You Reception
Ayla Brown, American Idol contestant 
Hibernian Cultural Centre, Worcester, MA
November 20, 2016
John McDermott & Friends Christmas Holiday Concert
St. John’s Church and Hibernian Cultural Centre, Worcester, MA
November 1, 2016
Coat & Boot Drive
Following a full house for the morning meal, hundreds of coats and boots were distributed to Worcester’s needy and homeless -- men, women, teens, children, and babies were provided with warm winter clothes including coats, mittens, hats, socks, and footwear.
October 23, 2016
Virgil Gibson "Thank You to Worcester" Concert
St. John’s Church and Hibernian Cultural Centre, Worcester, MA
December 18, 2015
John McDermott and Friends: A Family Christmas
March 27, 2015
The Priests from Northern Ireland
The Priests: Fr. Eugene O’Hagan, Fr. Martin O’Hagan and Fr. David Delargy
The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, Worcester, MA
October 13, 2012
A Night of Music and Comedy
John McDermott, Virgil Gibson,Norm Crosby, Madison Lynch, Dick Flavin
The Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, Worcester, MA
November 13, 2011
Meet Eleanor Roosevelt Reception and Dinner
U.S. Presidential Museum, Worcester, MA