Once again, you have the opportunity to extend the Christmas spirit by joining in our annual Gift-Giving Tree Program. This special program provides toys and other presents for children from needy families within our Parish.
The Process RETURNS To
Pre-Pandemic Times!
Trees with tags on them have been set up in the Main Vestibule of the Upper Church.
The procedures are as follows:
· Take a tag/tags from the tree. Purchase only what is indicated on the tags. The tags will provide all the necessary details, including the age and gender of the child, the type of gift and any specific sizes that are desired. Some tags may request a gift card, which may be purchased through Maternity B.V.M.’s SCRIP Program. Please do not take a tag if you cannot purchase the gift and return it by the specified date. Gift tags are designated to a particular child for a particular gift. It would be very disturbing if one child in a family receives fewer gifts than other siblings.
· Attach the tags securely to the gifts. In case of monetary gifts or gift cards, the gift should be placed in an envelope with the tag attached to the outside of the envelope.
· Return all donations of gifts, gift cards or money unwrapped on Saturday, December 2, or Sunday, December 3. Please make note of these dates, because the distribution of the gifts will take place that week.
· Gifts may be placed by the St. Joseph’s Altar in the Upper Church or in Rectory Meeting Room 2. Again, gifts must be returned on time or else the child who was designated to receive the gift may not get it.
The process is simple and the sense of satisfaction, enormous. We are most grateful for your past generosity and support for this worthwhile program. For any questions, call Linda Freeman of our St. Vincent de Paul Society at 215-676-6051.
Thank You!