PROJECT OUTREACH:

Delana Lynch...................................................................861-6358
In 1978, Bishop Dozier of Memphis asked the Franciscan Sisters of Rochester, Minnesota to set up the first health care facility in Fayette County, TN.  These are the same Franciscans who earlier founded the Mayo Clinic.  In the late 70’s Fayette County held the distinction of being the third poorest county in the United States and no health care.  Sister Elaine Wicks made the journey to Tennessee and spent her life caring for the people of Fayette County through her Project Outreach.The Project started by Sister Elaine now cares for over 1000 below poverty residents each year and touches thousands more through local school and church projects.  Twice a month the Project provides supplemental groceries to 30-50 families in the County, and school supplies are provided to another 450 children each year.At Incarnation Church food staples, household cleaning supplies and toiletries are collected each month for the poor of Fayette County. School supplies are collected in August. Donations are accepted in the Fellowship Hall under the bulletin board. Donations are picked up after the last Mass on the first weekend of the month. During Advent we also have an “Angel Tree.” Each angel identifies the person’s age, gender and an item they would like to have for Christmas. Parishioners are invited to take an angel and replace it with the unwrapped item. These are then delivered to the needy in time for Christmas.  Please contact Delana if you wish to become involved with this worthwhile community service provided by Incarnation.