OUR ANNUAL REVERSE COLLECTION IS COMING!
At all Masses on November 16 & 17, we will pass out slips with the needs of each organization we are supporting this year. If you miss choosing an organization at Mass, just view the lists below to help you decide how you can help.
- St. Vincent de Paul (online monetary donations – click HERE to give)
- Faith in Action: Forever postage stamps, gift cards ($25 for Walmart, Office Depot and Amazon), purple 2-pocket folders, purple 2-pocket folders with brads, Avery inkjet postcards (4 ¼ x 5 ½, matte white box of 200)
- St. Nicholas Charity on Wheels: toilet paper (4 packs), paper towels, laundry detergent, shampoo, disposable razors, toothpaste, toothbrushes, liquid soap, disinfecting wipes, cleaning products, dish soap, large garbage bags, and $10-$20 Walmart/Meijer gift cards
- Christ Child Society of Central Illinois: blankets—boy, girl & neutral; wash clothes & hooded towels; infant hats & socks; baby wipes, diapers sizes: preemie, newborn & 1, sleepers & onesies–preemie and 0-3 month both girl & boy plus misc. baby items
- Salvation Army Safe Harbor Homeless Shelter: paper towels & toilet paper; laundry detergent pods & fabric sheets; disinfecting wipes & hand sanitizer; ground coffee, tea bags, hot chocolate, creamer & honey; packaged underwear (new, men & women); blankets (new or gently used); Walmart gift cards; Bisquick, hot cereal, & pasta; travel size: body wash, shampoo, conditioner lotion, & deodorant; feminine hygiene products; liquid hand soap;
You can drop off your donation between Nov. 16 and Dec. 5 in the decorated boxes in the parish hallway. We thank you ahead of time for your generosity! Questions, contact either Bobbi bobbi@stpatrickmerna.org OR Claire Regrades678@stpatrickmerna.org
