Women of Sacred Heart Christmas Gift Bag Project
                                                            
                                                                                    September 2024
 
Dear Ladies, 
                                                            
For years, Women of Sacred Heart has delivered Christmas gift bags to Catholics and others who live at the seven long-term care facilities that are assigned to our parish.  The gift bags are comprised of donations from us as well as beautiful creations made by the Prayer Shawl Ministry.  
On the back (or attached) is a suggested list of items.   The list will also be posted to our website.
Please bring the donations to the October 10 meeting.  Volunteers will separate items and try to tailor bags according to the needs/interests of residents.    If you aren’t able to attend the meeting, you can drop off your bag at Jeanne Ryan’s office in the parish offices after the Elphie Sale is over.  Also, if it is easier for you or if you would prefer, you can donate several of one or a couple of items rather than a variety of gifts.   Lastly, if you aren’t able to shop, you can make a donation and a volunteer will happily shop for you.  Remember: make checks payable to Sacred Heart Catholic Church.   On the memo line, please write:   WSH gift bag project 
Your donations are always appreciated by the residents when they receive them in December.  Be sure to keep them in your prayers throughout the year.
Thanks very much for your support for this project.  Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
 
Questions?  E-mail Carol Meyer at [email protected] or call at 910-235-3962.
 
 Women of Sacred Heart
 
List of suggested items for Christmas gift bags for long-term care facilities
 
Word Search books – large print 
Adult coloring books and coloring pencils
Sugar-free cookies and candies
2025 calendars 
Dressy scarves for ladies
Baseball caps for men
Socks for men and women;   also, socks with grippers
Jewelry – necklaces and bracelets that you can easily put on (without a clasp)
Kleenex                                  
Chapstick or lipstick             
Nail polish      
Large emery boards             
Hand and body lotions        
Soap                                       
Shampoo
Small Christmas tabletop decoration                                
Christmas gift bags (medium-sized around 10” x 12”  or larger are best)
 
Questions?  E-mail Carol Meyer at [email protected] or call at 910-235-3962.