Holiday Stewardship - Part 4

4. Plan family acts of charity

Take some time out as af amily to hlep those who are less fortunate. This may mean helping in a soup kitchen or collecting and sorting items for a local food or toy drive. Many parishes have "gift trees", where families can choose a needy child or family and pruchase a specific item that has been requested. You may wish to choose a child who is close in age to your child, and involve your child in shopping for the requested items. You can also sort through outgrown clothing and toys for items to donate to shelters or local drives.

Resurrection annually hosts the "Tree of Giving". This project was completed at last weekend's masses, but that doesn't mean that there aren't still opportunities to give. Paul's Pantry here in Green Bay is always looking for donations of food, especially during and after the holidays. Also, Resurrection's faith formation will be assisting St. John's Homeless Shelter during the month of January. Their needs include nuts, snack size treats, hand and foot warmers, bus tokens, decks of cards, gas cards, socks, reading materials and large ziplock bags to package all of these items in. This is another great option for family giving.