Parishes and schools throughout the Springfield Diocese have been busy with harvest dinners, school fundraisers, packing gift boxes for children in developing countries and remembering deceased loved ones at special All Souls Masses.

Students from St. Joan of Arc School in Chicopee enjoy ice cream cones at the school's Chick-fil-A School Spirit Night.

Volunteers work in the kitchen during the Harvest Supper at St. Michael's Cathedral Parish in Springfield.

Diners enjoy the festivities at the Harvest Supper at St. Michael's Cathedral Parish in Springfield.

Msgr. Christopher Connelly, rector, presides at a Mass of Remembrance held at St. Michael's Cathedral in Springfield.

Msgr. Christopher Connelly, rector, offers a blessing during the Mass of Remembrance at St. Michael's Cathedral in Springfield.

Toys, school supplies and hygiene items for children ages 2-14 will arrive someplace in the developing world for Christmas. Families at Mt. Carmel Parish, Springfield, had a shoe box packing party with these donated items.