APRIL is AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH

Join VITALity Catholic Healthcare Services and families of children with ASD or IDD as we gather to celebrate a Mass of Welcome & Inclusion at St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Holy Saviour Church in Collingswood, New Jersey. A reception will follow in McDaid Hall. To RSVP for the reception, please email VITALity-events@CamdenDiocese.org.

Volunteer Opportunities!

We invite you to actively participate in the Celebration of the Eucharist by sharing your skills as a greeter, lector, cantor, usher, and altar server, and by your presence at Mass. We all have different abilities – please share your gifts. The Mass is adapted to meet the needs of the folks joining us for the celebration. If you would like to volunteer, please let us know by emailing VITALity-events@CamdenDiocese.org or calling us at 856-583-6123.

What is a Sensory-Friendly Environment?

Creating a sensory-friendly environment can include dimming lights, not using incense, having a shorter homily, playing acoustic music, or playing music that doesn’t have a sudden increase in volume or high register. Individuals and families are encouraged to get up and move if they need to, or bring other resources such as wiggle seats, fidgets, noise canceling headphones, sunglasses, or a comfort toy.

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Join us again in Ocean City on Sunday April 23 at St. Damien Parish, St. Frances Cabrini Church