The Christmas Angel Request Extravaganza (C.A.R.E.) program will look much different this year. Due to COVID-19, to keep everyone safe and healthy, and to maintain social distance, Catholic Charities has created a new way to assist us in collecting items for families in need, here in New Hanover and Pender Counties. Families who apply and are approved will receive a Family Christmas Gift Bag filled with family friendly activities, along with other special gifts. This will make Christmas special for everyone in these families.
As good stewards of our many gifts, we encourage you to choose one or more items as an expression of the love and concern we have for our community. The program will run with a wish list of items, available on the website:
As good stewards of our many gifts, we encourage you to choose one or more items as an expression of the love and concern we have for our community. The program will run with a wish list of items, available on the website:
When accessing this website, you will see the items that are needed and the quantity we would like to receive. When you purchase the gift(s), you would then mark it on the website as purchased. If you do not have access to a computer, you can also call the church at 910-791-1003, and speak to Tracey Kruger, Parish Secretary, during business hours to let her know the gifts you have purchased. All of this information will be listed in the parish bulletin, the parish website, the monitor in the gathering area and Facebook.
All gifts should be new and unwrapped (no bags, Christmas wrap, cards, etc., are needed) and brought to the weekend liturgies on the 5th & 6th of December. As in years past, we will bring our gifts to the altar during the Offertory Procession. Items will need to be placed in the appropriate boxes at the foot of the altar.
All gifts should be new and unwrapped (no bags, Christmas wrap, cards, etc., are needed) and brought to the weekend liturgies on the 5th & 6th of December. As in years past, we will bring our gifts to the altar during the Offertory Procession. Items will need to be placed in the appropriate boxes at the foot of the altar.
Wish List Items
Please Note: Many of these items can be purchased at the Dollar Store or Walmart)
· Family friendly DVD movie
· Microwave popcorn
· Movie snacks (boxed candy)
· Board game
· Puzzle
· Card game (playing cards, UNO, Phase 10, Skipbo, etc.)
· Activity book (Sudoku, crossword puzzles, art activity book, etc.)
· Gift certificate for pizza (Pizza Hut, Papa Johns, or Domino’s)
· Diapers and wipes (Unopened, Sizes 3,4 and 5, and Pullups)
· Women’s hygiene items (lotion, body wash, deodorant, pads, tampons, razors, shaving cream, etc.)
· Socks (infant to adults)
· Winter hats and gloves
· $10 Walmart gift certificates