The St. Lawrence Church Annual Giving Trees will be displayed in the Church Hall and vestibule next weekend, November 18-19. We continue to support the same organizations we have in the past and request only GIFT CARD donations as the groups that we help have indicated that this works best for their needs. Please place your gift card with tag attached in the regular weekly collection or mail to the church office with a notation as to which organization you would like to support and we will match it to a tag on the tree. Please do not leave any gift cards in the box outside the Parish Center.
The parishioners of St. Lawrence Church have generously supported numerous families during the holiday season for many years. Thanks to you, we have been able to assist many families during the holiday season. The agencies we assist continue to depend on our donations especially now with inflation has affected so many families the past several years. If you are in a position to help out, please consider participating in this year’s Giving Tree. Below is the list of organizations that we will be supporting:
St. Peter’s Village/Orphanageprovides a temporary home for young boys and provides them with a safe environment to live and learn. With the help of Target, Amazon or Walmart gift card donations, the orphanage is able to shop for Christmas gifts for the boys. Family Promise of Morris County provides assistance to homeless children and their families in Morris County. This year they have requested ShopRite, Walmart and Amazon gift cards. Birth Haven provides assistance and a safe environment to pregnant teenage girls by supporting and educating them while they await the birth of their baby. ShopRite, Amazon, Marshall’s, and Walmart gift cards provide the most help to them this year. Catholic Family & Community Services of Paterson supports inner city families and children and adults who have disabilities. This year they have requested Walmart and ShopRite gift cards. Fr. Enrique’s Parish (St. Agnes) and Fr. Roland’s Parish (Our Lady of Fatima) have asked for our support for their families in need. Donations of ShopRite and Walmart gift cards will greatly assist a family that needs help during this holiday season. Local parish families that are experiencing challenges. This year we are most in need of Shop Rite gift cards to help families with their groceries and household supplies.
Thank you so much for your assistance in helping many families during this Christmas season. Your support and prayers are very much appreciated.