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
