Ways to Help During the Holidays

As we approach the end of 2020, many people are looking for ways to live out our call to be generous to the needy.  Here are ideas from our Immigration & International Chairs, Barb & Nympha.

The Immigration Commission continues assisting Catholic Charities with items for the St. Nicholas Van.  This outreach will help immigrants as well as families in hard circumstances in the Diocese of Peoria.  Gift cards and financial donations are the most needed at this time. You can go to the following link to make an on-line donation or see a wish list. https://cdop.org/catholic-charities/ccdonate/

If you have any items to donate, please call Sr. Michelle Fernandez, SCTJM at 309- 409-5092 to inform her that you are coming. As of the writing of this newsletter, the Spalding Pastoral Center is closed, and all staff are working from home.  Sister can let you know when and how tangible gifts can be received. Here is the Catholic Charities Wish List, which includes food, household items, and more:

• Bath & Kitchen Towels, Wash Cloths, Shower Curtains, Toothpaste & Brushes, Shampoo/Conditioner, Bar Soap, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Cleaning Supplies, Hand Sanitizer, Rosaries, Prayer Cards, Blankets (All Sizes), Baby Blankets, Sheets (Twin & Queen), Pillows, Canes, Diapers size 5 & 6, Baby Wipes, Winter Hats, Gloves, Scarves, Socks, Canned Fruit, Vegetables & Soups, Fruit Snacks, Breakfast & Protein Bars, Pop Tarts, Individual Oatmeal packs, Jerky, Crackers, Ramen Noodles, Chips, Packaged Nuts, Trail Mix, Peanut Butter, Pasta, Macaroni & Cheese box, Rice

 

Please consider making a financial donation to one of the charities our Council supports.  The Water for Life fund through Catholic Relief Services helps communities around the world access clean drinking water.  The Mother Teresa fund goes to the Missionaries of Charity to support their efforts in our diocese and beyond.  Parishes can take up special collections at Mass, or you can encourage donations by using a phone tree with your women’s organization.  The Peoria DCCW sends a lump sum donation to theses charities in January.  Please prayerfully consider sending a year-end gift to:

PDCCW, Spalding Pastoral Center, Attn: Jane Harris, Treasurer, 419 NE Madison Avenue Peoria IL  61603