Dear Religious Education Families:

The Holidays can be an especially difficult time for those who have lost a loved one and for those who are homebound or living in a nursing facility. St. Patrick Parish is asking our Religious Education Students to help ease the pain of those who are grieving by making handmade Christmas cards to send to those who have lost a loved one this year. New this year! We are extending our outreach to the homebound and those in nursing care.

Students can earn up to one hour of Christian Service for every 2 cards created (this is for our little guys, our older kids, keep track of the actual time it takes you to make the cards).  Cards should be hand decorated, handmade, and able to fit into a regular card sized envelope (5 ¾ x 8 ¾). Students should write their first name only and a note on the inside. Something similar to “Our prayers are with you this holiday season” or “May the joy of Christmas bring happy memories to you.” If you would like to include a Bible verse, I have a few listed at the bottom…be sure to include the book, chapter, and verse! Please also try to keep them to a reasonable, mailable weight and not to puffy or glittery!

Cards need to be completed and returned to the Religious Education office by Wednesday, December 10 to allow enough time to be addressed and delivered. Beginning December 1 through December 10, there will be a basket near the Religious Education Office Window with a sign on it where you can drop off completed cards.