Dear Ladies,
Last year, through donations from our membership, we were able to assemble Christmas gift bags for nearly 80 residents of the seven long-term care facilities assigned to our parish. Gift bags were given to all Catholics. The remainder of the bags were divided among the nursing homes so that, at their discretion, social workers could give gift bags to those residents who might otherwise not get a gift for Christmas. We would like to match the number of gift bags that we had last year, but to date, we have not received enough donations to meet that goal. The past month was extremely busy with the Elphie Sale and other events. I am resending the list of suggested items in the hope that those who have not yet donated some items will be able to do so now. You can bring the items to the November meeting or drop them off to Jeanne Ryan in the parish offices. If you are unable to shop, please consider making a monetary donation. Remember: 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.
Suggested items for donation:`
Word Search books – large print
Adult coloring books and coloring pencils
Sugar-free cookies and candies 
2023 calendars
Scarves for ladies 
Baseball caps for men
Socks for men and women; also, socks with grippers
Jewelry – necklaces and bracelets that you can put on without using a clasp
Kleenex
Chapstick or lipstick
Nail polish
Hand and body lotions
Soap
Shampoo
Small Christmas tabletop decoration                                              
Large emery boards
Christmas gift bags (10”x12” preferably)
Questions! E-mail Carol Meyer at [email protected] or call at 910-235-3962.