This year, our parish is once again partnering with The Fund for Alexandria’s Child Holiday Sharing Program to support several local families who do not have the means to purchase Christmas gifts for their children. Each child has created a wish list, and parish members are invited to choose a child to shop for.

You’ll find angels on the Christmas tree in the parish entryway, each labeled with a child’s gift request. When you choose an angel, please note the number on it and write your name and contact information next to that number on the sign-up sheet on the music stand beside the tree. This helps us keep track of who is purchasing gifts for each child. We will be collecting the presents in a box next to the tree on through December 14.

Some families have requested wrapped gifts, while others prefer to wrap the gifts themselves. Please check the angel for instructions on whether your gifts should be delivered wrapped or unwrapped.

We will also need volunteers to help deliver gifts to families December 14 - 20. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience firsthand the joy of giving this season. If you can support this important ministry by delivering gifts, please contact Alicia Hosmer. Thank you in advance for your generosity and for helping make Christmas special for a child in our community.