Parish News & Information

Christmas Care Bag Project

Sponsored by St. Catherine of Siena Guild

(formerly Shoebox Project)

We are pleased to offer our parishioners the opportunity to help the homeless and less fortunate in the Chicagoland area this Christmas season by giving them CARE BAGS filled with warm clothing items. 

 

Donation requirements:

One (1) 2.5 gallon plastic bag* containing the following gender neutral items:

• • Hat
  • Gloves
  • Scarf
  • Warm Tube Socks
  • One Christmas Card signed “St. Paul of the Cross Church”

Please do NOT include food or any other items in the bag.

*You can find this size bag at Dollar stores, Target, or on Amazon.

 

Drop off Information (no drop off at the Kinane Center this year):

• • Saturday, December 2nd after 4:30 pm Mass - Church Vestibule
  • Sunday, December 3rd after all Masses - All Church Entrances
  • Tuesday, December 5th from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Side Church Entrance off Main Parking Lot
  • Saturday, December 9th after 4:30 pm Mass - Church Vestibule
  • Sunday, Decmeber 10th after all Masses - All Church Entrances
  • Tuesday, December 12th from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Side Church Entrance off Main Parking Lot

 

ATTENTION: 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders Looking for Service Hours

 You can help us with the care bags on the above days at the following times:

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Tuesdays

8:30 am - 1:00 pm on Sundays

To sign up, please contact Debbie Russo at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., home: 847-692-2817, or cell: 847-875-2438.

Volunteers meet in the kitchen off of the Holy Family Chapel (church basement).

 

Any questions, please contact Debbie Russo at 847-875-2438.

 

Thank you for your support! May God bless you for your generosity.