2025 Guidelines for Combined Fellowship/Neighbor Outreach Fellowship Hour

The following guidelines cover everything you need to know to host a combined fellowship / Neighbor Outreach Fellowship hour.

After reviewing the information below please contact Jane Gabriel with any questions email: tjane@verizon.net or mobile: 857-615-1881.

Details

1. Place Deli Order: On Friday or Saturday, place a predetermined deli order for cold cuts sandwiches, preferably at the Market Basket, 400 Somerville Ave, Somerville (1.1 miles from the church).

2. Pick up Food: On Sunday, pick up only four (4) items: cold cuts and cheese at the deli counter, a predetermined number of heads of lettuce and loaves of bread.

3. Prepare Meals:

  • Fellowship Hour guests: (1) Prepare trays for serving guests [1]. (2) Prepare 10 peanut butter sandwiches, cut in half, place in serving tray.
  • Our Neighbors: (1) Prepare four boxes for sandwich making [2].

4. Deliver Meals: Arrange for parishioners to deliver sandwiches to 3 of our Neighbors, all just around the corner:

  • YWCA Cambridge, at side entrance opposite 145 Bishop Richard Allen Drive, Cambridge, MA
  • YMCA Cambridge, 820 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge.
  • Renae’s Place, address to be provided upon delivery date.

5. Clean Up: Just like you normally would for Fellowship Hour.

 

Questions and Answers:

What will the cost be?

The cost for the groceries will be split. The Fellowship Hour groceries are expected to be approximately $75-$85. The cost for the Neighbor Outreach groceries will be similar, but will be reimbursed by Neighbor Outreach by Venmo, Zelle, or Check.

Who provides the condiments?

The condiments will be provided by Fellowship Hour and Neighbor Outreach Supplies.

Who provides the peanut butter and jelly?

The peanut butter and jelly will be provided by Fellowship Hour and Neighbor Outreach Supplies.

Can I use a grocery store other than Market Basket?

Yes, however, the Somerville Market Basket is preferred because of its general cost savings and the store is familiar with Neighbor Outreach and its orders.

Can I add things to the Fellowship Hour table?

Yes, you may add whatever you would like, keeping mind that one of the goals here is simplicity and a reminder to us all that what is a needed meal for our Neighbors is often an entitlement for others. 

 

[1] Set out the meats, cheese, lettuce, bread (cut in half slices) for half sandwiches, condiments, etc. Serve out meat, cheese, and lettuce individually to guests as they pass in line.  Condiments are available in the kitchen provided by Fellowship Hour and Neighbor Outreach supplies. You will also prepare drinks as you normally would for Fellowship Hour, supplies provided by Fellowship Hour and available in the kitchen i.e. coffee, tea, juice. 

[2] In the parish hall, sandwiches for our Neighbors will be prepared by attendees during Fellowship Hour. Hosts will prepare boxes with sandwich ingredients to be distributed to tables. First time hosts will be assisted by experienced hosts to help with box preparation.