Campaign of Mercy — BBHS delivers Christmas cheer

Every year, Mark Messmer, a Catholic Charities jail ministry volunteer, works with the Campbell County Detention Center, Newport, to get permission for jail ministers to bring a bag of Christmas cheer to each inmate and guard at CCDC. Each November, Bishop Brossart High School hosts a Turkey Bowl gathering donations for a variety of charities. In addition to the generous donations collected, the Turkey Bowl provides awareness of the people being served by the various ministries. This year, CCDC was added to the BBHS list of ministries.

BBHS generously responded with over 600 individually wrapped snack cakes and ChapStick for every inmate. Jail ministers had the privilege of personally handing out each bag individually. The inmates responded with great joy and thanks, grateful that people are remembering them. Jail ministers at CCDC lead weekly Bible studies. Catholic Charities, Diocese of Covington can always use more volunteers. It’s an important ministry of hope and comfort. Contact Jill Walsh at (859) 581-8974 or [email protected].