The holidays are coming! On Thanksgiving weekend look for the food list and sign-up sheet for our Christmas boxes at the east door of the church. Every year we deliver more than 25 boxes to families in our community. This year  they will be delivered on Sunday, December 22.

Also look for our parish Giving Trees which will be put up at the east door and in the parish hall.  We hope again to make this a blessed Christmas for families in our area.

The following items are always a need in the pantry:

Toothpaste            Toothbrushes        Soap                Deodorant              Chili                   Peanut Butter 
Soup                       Jelly                      Tuna                Shampoo                Conditioner       Pudding Cups
                                                           Small Packs of Toilet Paper
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PRO LIFE:  Next Meeting December 1st, in the Pairsh Hall  
For more information call Ray Klupenger 503-504-0860.

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It is always time for a clothing drive that provides warm clothing to families at St. Joseph Family Shelter in Mount Angel. Your donations are also distributed to needy area residents.  Shoes, books, clothes and household items are appreciated.  Your donations should be clean and in reasonably good condition.  Please place these items in the collection boxes in the Hall. 
   
There is a desperate need at the St. Joseph shelter for men’s clothing. This is an ongoing need. Most clothing donated are women’s and children’s clothing, which are greatly appreciated.  Here is the chance for lending a helping hand to our area men. Won’t you please consider making a donation of clean used men’s clothing today.  

Your usual compassionate response is always appreciated by the recipients of your generosity.