Christmas Giving Tree 2021
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Once again, we call upon the generous members of St. Jude's parish to make this Christmas special for the children of St. Benedict's/St. Athanasius' Parish, for Guiding Star Ministries, Cradles to Crayons, and the residents of Holy Family Home.
The St. Jude Parish Youth Group members have prepared "Gift Tags" for the Christmas Tree/Wreath. Please take a tag and purchase the gift suggested on the tag. Note that we will not be collecting any children's or baby toys, Lego's, games, dolls, or sporting good equipment this year.
Please return all gifts (new and unwrapped) by Sunday, December 5th so they can be sorted and distributed. Boxes for drop-off can be found in the church narthex and chapel areas.
See the details below regarding each of the four organizations. Visit their websites to learn more about them!
Thank you in advance for you kindness and generosity!
Any questions, please feel free to contact Patti Shirey (215-771-3042).
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Holy Family Home (Little Sisters of the Poor)
The Little Sisters of the Poor live at Holy Family Home and are privileged to serve their residents 24-hours a day, seven days a week. The items that would be the greatest blessing to the residents include:- Body Wash
- Listerine (non-alcohol) mouthwash
- Deodorant (female)
- Tissues
- Denture Tablets and adhesive
- Baby wipes
- Nail brushes
- Emery boards, nail clippers
- Pink or light red nail polish
- Chocolate candies or hard candies
- Staples Gift Cards (you can purchase them through St. Jude SCRIP)
Visit their website to learn more about them!
Holy Family Home
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St. Benedict St. Athanasius Parish
You have the opportunity to purchase a Gift Card (physical card) that will be distributed to each of the children of St. Benedict’s parish at their Christmas Eve worship service. St. Benedict and St. Athanasius parishes merged in 2013 but worship continues at St. Benedict’s parish.
We encourage you to purchase your gift cards through St. Jude SCRIP!
The types of gift cards that would be most beneficial to their parishioners (based on their access to these stores) are:- Burlington Coat Factory
- Target
- Walmart
- Marshals
- Old Navy
- 5 Below
- Forman Mills
Visit their website to learn more about them!
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Guiding Star Ministries is a home for single pregnant women and their children located in Philadelphia. Through counseling, group meetings, and a nurturing faith-based environment, we try to help our residents work toward total independence.
The items we are collecting for Guiding Star's women and children are:- Diapers and wipes
- Baby shampoo, baby bath, baby lotion
- Crib sheet sets
- Newborn to 12 month clothing (boy or girl)
- Gift cards to Target or Walmart
- Baby blankets or towels
- Baby bottles, burp cloths, bibs
Visit their website to learn more about them!
Guiding Star Ministries
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Philadelphia is the nation’s poorest big city with more than 300,000 children living in poverty across the region. Cradles to Crayons helps over 70,000 children ages infant to 12 each year by providing new and gently used clothing, school supplies, and other essential items.
The items we are collecting for Cradles to Crayons are:- New pajamas, socks, and underwear in sizes Infant to Youth 18/20
- New pajamas, socks, and underwear in adult sizes small and medium
Visit their website to learn more about them!
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Don't forget, you can purchase your gift cards through our parish Scrip Program!
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY TO OUR CYO YOUTH GROUP CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE!
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