Church of the Little Flower
Adopt-a-Family and Sharing Tree
In gratitude to God for our blessings and the greatest gift, Jesus Christ, we assist our brothers and sisters in need.
How Do I Get a Tag?
1 - Pick up a tag on the Christmas Tree in the Church gathering space beginning the weekend of November 14/15 and purchase a gift to donate to:
Lyons VA Medical Center (White & Gold Tag)
Return in a gift bag with the Sharing Tree tag attached to the Parish Center on December 6th from 9:30 - 11:30 AM or 12:30 - 1:30 PM.
St. Joseph's Social Services (Brown Tag)
Return unwrapped with the Sharing Tree tag attached to the Parish Center on December 6th from 9:30 - 11:30 AM or 12:30 - 1:30 PM.
Catholic Charities (Red Tag)
Return wrapped or in a gift bag with the Sharing Tree tag attached to the Parish Center on December 6th from 9:30 - 11:30 AM or 12:30 - 1:30 PM.
2 - Pick up a tag on the Christmas Tree in Religious Formation Reception Area to donate a Christmas gift to adults and children in need (Brown Tags). Return unwrapped gifts with the Sharing Tree tag attached to the Religious Formation reception area any Sunday, Monday or Wednesday by December 6th.
3 - Can't get to the Church? Choose a Virtual Tag here benefitting Mountainview Behavioral Hospital (formerly Cornerstone Behavioral Hospital). Return in a gift bag with the strings removed, create your own label with the gift ID number and tape it on the bag to the Parish Center on December 6th from 9:30 - 11:30 AM or 12:30 - 1:30 PM.
DROP OFF - December 6 from 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM or 12:30 - 1:30 PM to the Parish Center ONLY! Please do not leave your gifts in the church.
QUESTIONS? Contact Dan Grossano 908-464-1585 or pastoral110.LF@gmail.com
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Adopt-a-Family connects generous individuals and groups directly with local households facing financial hardship during the holidays. Sponsors receive a specific family's wish list to shop for and wrap. It is a meaningful, personal way to ensure neighbors in need experience the warmth and joy of Christmas morning.
When choosing your family to adopt:
Gift Requests tagged SJ - Distributed to St. Joseph's Social Services Center in Elizabeth.
This year, we are transitioning to a client-choice model for family gifts! Instead of adopting specific families as we have in the past, we will be collecting gift cards for adults and clothing for kids so families can personally select the items that best fit their needs.
Gift Requests tagged LF - Distributed to Little Flower families who are often served through our food pantry and outreach efforts.
This holiday season, let’s come together to make Christmas brighter for local families facing financial hardship. Our Christmas Adopt-a-Family program connects generous individuals, families, and small groups directly with households in our community who could use a helping hand.
Drop Off Instructions:
1. Please return non gift card items together in a large Christmas bag labeled with the ID number on the upper right corner of the bag.
2. Label gift cards with the ID number on the front.
3. DROP OFF - December 6th from 9:30 - 11:30 AM and 12:30 - 1:30 PM to the parish center only!
Please DO NOT leave your gifts in the Church.
QUESTIONS? Contact Dan Grossano at:
908-464-1585 or pastoral110.LF@gmail.com