Advent and the season of Christmas are upon us! As in years past, the St. Margaret Mary Catholic Community will be supporting the less fortunate through our Christmas gift program, The Jesse Tree. Many individuals in our community continue to struggle with the many challenges caused by the pandemic.
Between November 19 and December 4, display cases filled with ornament shaped name tags will be set up at each entrance of the church. Each ornament represents one of the five organizations listed below that our program sponsors. Some of the organizations are requesting gift cards that will be distributed to individuals and families. While we are grateful for any dollar amount, we would especially appreciate gift cards in $25 denominations for Walmart or Target. Other organizations will be able to distribute gifts and clothing, so the requested items have been listed on the ornament. Please attach the ornament shaped name tag to the gift card or gift item before returning it to the parish office or the back of church
by December 4 at noon.
The Office for Children with special Health Care Needed
Catholic Charities Refugee Program
Eastern Area Ministries
Neighborhood House
St. Vincent de Paul Society
If you are unable to purchase a gift card, you can still share the gift of giving by making a cash donation. The parish office will collect all monetary donations for The Jesse Tree and purchase the items on your behalf.