2010 Diocesan Wish List

 

Click your Deanery to the left for a listing of needs
 

“For it is in giving that we receive.”

St. Francis of Assisi

 

Parishes, schools, associated departments and charitable organizations were asked to submit a list of needs, either for the organization or for those within the community.

 

There are several requests for food and gas cards.   Many have had work hours cut or have been laid off and are struggling with basic needs.   Can you imagine being hungry or not being able to get where you need to be?  Charitable organizations are stretched to the maximum trying to meet the demands in our community.  Food stamps will not pay for health and beauty products such as shampoo, toothpaste, toilet paper, and laundry soap.  We all need the dignity of being clean, groomed and feeling good.

 

“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.”

Mother Teresa

 

·         Our Catholic schools are asking for tuition assistance.  A Catholic education is vital to our children and unfortunately families have had to withdraw their children to meet other financial responsibilities.

 

·         The Catholic Charities’ gift list is tailored to their client requests.  Can you help make a child’s Christmas sweeter?

 

·         As well, there are requests for parishes and schools to enhance the environment and improve or expand programs.

 

What can you do?  Do you have an extra bookcase, boombox, hat and mittens?  Perhaps you belong to an organization that can “adopt” an item.  Contact information is included.  Should you have a requested item, please contact the parish, school, or organization directly.  These donations are tax deductible.

 

Other questions about the Charitable Needs List may be directed to Margot Lorraine, Stewardship & Development Office, 608-791-2695.

 

 

“It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

Acts 20:35