Christmas Giving Trees
 
St. Lawrence Church Annual Giving Trees will be displayed in the Church Hall and vestibule next weekend, November 22 & 23.  
 
Please place your gift card with tag attached in the regular weekly collection or mail it to the church office with a notation as to which organization you would like to support and we will match it to a tag on the tree. Please do not leave any gift cards in the box outside the Parish Center.
 
Thanks to you, the parishioners of St. Lawrence Church, we have been able to help numerous families during the holiday season for many years. This year we have a couple of changes in the organizations that we support.  St. Peter’s Village informed us they are closing their facility in Denville. Added to our list is Our Lady of Victories Church  in the Paterson Diocese as they are in need of our support. All the organizations that we help depend on your donations so they can continue their good work. If you are in a position to help out, please consider participating in this year’s Giving Tree.  
 
Below is the list of the organizations that we will be assisting:
 
Family Promise of Morris County provides assistance to homeless children and their families in Morris County.  Requested gift cards: Walmart 
 
Birth Haven provides assistance and a safe environment to pregnant teenage girls by supporting and educating them while they await the birth of their baby.  
Requested gift cards: Shop Rite, Amazon, Walmart 
 
Catholic Family & Community Services of Paterson support inner city families and children and adults who have disabilities.  Requested gift cards: Walmart, Shop Rite
 
St. Agnes, Our Lady of Fatima, and Our Lady of Victories have asked for our support for families in need in their parishes.  Requested gift cards: Shop Rite, Walmart 
 
Local parish families that are experiencing challenges. 
Requested gift cards: Shop Rite 
 
Thank you so much for your assistance in helping so many families during this Christmas season.  Your support and prayers are very much appreciated. 
 
PLEASE REMEMBER TO PLACE YOUR DONATIONS IN THE REGULAR     WEEKLY COLLECTION OR MAIL DIRECTLY TO THE CHURCH OFFICE AT:   
St. Lawrence Church
PO Box 730
Chester, NJ   07930
(Please do not leave any gift cards in the box outside the Parish Center.)
 
CARDS ARE DUE BACK BY MONDAY, DECEMBER 15.