‘It is more blessed to give’
UPDATE: Guild’s gala honors supporters, accents needs
October 21, 2023 at 4:47 p.m.
Highlighting not only the good work accomplished during Mount Carmel Guild’s 103-year presence in Mercer County, but also the generosity of its numerous benefactors, speakers at the 28th annual fundraising Gala Oct. 20 reminded attendees of the privilege of being able to contribute.
PHOTO GALLERY: Mount Carmel Guild's 2023 Gala
“Through your gifts of time, talent and treasure, Mount Carmel Guild is able to remain open and provide for our care-receivers,” Jane Chrnelich, MCG board of trustees chair, told Gala attendees in the Trenton Country Club ballroom. “And always remember that it is through God that we are fortunate enough to be the care-givers.”
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., who attended the Gala and offered the invocation, expressed his gratitude to all the supporters, calling it “a sign of hope in so many ways. ... I am so appreciative of your generous giving of time, talent and treasure that enables those in need to receive services throughout Trenton and Mercer County.”
Daren Miller, master of ceremonies and MCG director of external affairs, said the Mount Carmel Guild provides “food, clothing, assistance with utility bills and other forms of support for vulnerable members of the community, and a home health nursing program that facilitates elderly nursing care by our registered nurses.”
“My friends, it is an evening of celebration as much as it is an evening of thanksgiving,” Miller added.
Mary Inkrot, MCG executive director, echoed the Guild’s appreciation of all its benefactors.
“You can’t spell Guild without ‘u,’” she quipped. “I want to recognize all our beautiful honorees, our mission members, our guests, for becoming an important part of tonight’s Gala. This fundraiser is critical to our ongoing ability to offer basic-need services to the low-income residents of Trenton and Mercer County.”
Honorees were recognized for their unique contributions to the Guild. This year’s recipients were Nancy Lucash; Laura and Joe Sarubbi; The College of New Jersey student athletes; St. Gregory the Great Knights of Columbus Council 7677; the Duff Family; and the St. Ann Parish Rosary Altar Society. For video interviews with the honorees, visit https://mtcarmelguild.org/attendee-welcome.
The need for support continues to grow, Chrnelich said.
“This year the Guild has continued to provide for an ever-increasing number of care-receivers; food staples, social support, holiday provisions, and in-home nursing care are what makes Mount Carmel Guild such an integral and needed part of the Trenton community,” she said.
That home healthcare, Miller told the crowd, “helps to fill a critical gap for seniors between hospital stays, nursing home care and care provided by family members and loved ones.”
Inkrot noted that while the rate of inflation is slowing down, “the cost(s) for essentials such as food, clothing, housing and transportation remain high.”
“Our care-receivers used to share stories with us about how they would juggle their bills to make ends meet — but now their stories are about how the gap in their income is becoming even wider. However, I know the mission of Mount Carmel Guild is to provide hope and to preserve dignity — and that will remain unwavering.”
John Zubricky, who received a Good Neighbor Award on behalf of the St. Gregory the Great Knights of Columbus, said the organization has been delivering food to the Guild twice a month since 2017.
“It’s important to give because there are so many hungry families, and we should help the less fortunate,” he said. “Mount Carmel Guild does so many great things that resonate with me. … This is the perfect place.”
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Highlighting not only the good work accomplished during Mount Carmel Guild’s 103-year presence in Mercer County, but also the generosity of its numerous benefactors, speakers at the 28th annual fundraising Gala Oct. 20 reminded attendees of the privilege of being able to contribute.
PHOTO GALLERY: Mount Carmel Guild's 2023 Gala
“Through your gifts of time, talent and treasure, Mount Carmel Guild is able to remain open and provide for our care-receivers,” Jane Chrnelich, MCG board of trustees chair, told Gala attendees in the Trenton Country Club ballroom. “And always remember that it is through God that we are fortunate enough to be the care-givers.”
Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., who attended the Gala and offered the invocation, expressed his gratitude to all the supporters, calling it “a sign of hope in so many ways. ... I am so appreciative of your generous giving of time, talent and treasure that enables those in need to receive services throughout Trenton and Mercer County.”
Daren Miller, master of ceremonies and MCG director of external affairs, said the Mount Carmel Guild provides “food, clothing, assistance with utility bills and other forms of support for vulnerable members of the community, and a home health nursing program that facilitates elderly nursing care by our registered nurses.”
“My friends, it is an evening of celebration as much as it is an evening of thanksgiving,” Miller added.
Mary Inkrot, MCG executive director, echoed the Guild’s appreciation of all its benefactors.
“You can’t spell Guild without ‘u,’” she quipped. “I want to recognize all our beautiful honorees, our mission members, our guests, for becoming an important part of tonight’s Gala. This fundraiser is critical to our ongoing ability to offer basic-need services to the low-income residents of Trenton and Mercer County.”
Honorees were recognized for their unique contributions to the Guild. This year’s recipients were Nancy Lucash; Laura and Joe Sarubbi; The College of New Jersey student athletes; St. Gregory the Great Knights of Columbus Council 7677; the Duff Family; and the St. Ann Parish Rosary Altar Society. For video interviews with the honorees, visit https://mtcarmelguild.org/attendee-welcome.
The need for support continues to grow, Chrnelich said.
“This year the Guild has continued to provide for an ever-increasing number of care-receivers; food staples, social support, holiday provisions, and in-home nursing care are what makes Mount Carmel Guild such an integral and needed part of the Trenton community,” she said.
That home healthcare, Miller told the crowd, “helps to fill a critical gap for seniors between hospital stays, nursing home care and care provided by family members and loved ones.”
Inkrot noted that while the rate of inflation is slowing down, “the cost(s) for essentials such as food, clothing, housing and transportation remain high.”
“Our care-receivers used to share stories with us about how they would juggle their bills to make ends meet — but now their stories are about how the gap in their income is becoming even wider. However, I know the mission of Mount Carmel Guild is to provide hope and to preserve dignity — and that will remain unwavering.”
John Zubricky, who received a Good Neighbor Award on behalf of the St. Gregory the Great Knights of Columbus, said the organization has been delivering food to the Guild twice a month since 2017.
“It’s important to give because there are so many hungry families, and we should help the less fortunate,” he said. “Mount Carmel Guild does so many great things that resonate with me. … This is the perfect place.”