Thursday, October 17, 2019


Please Help to Fill a Box of Joy
Help us brighten the lives of poor children who have never experienced the joy of receiving a Christmas gift.

On November 10th, at our Family Gathering, our Religious Education Families will hold a “Packing Party” to produce what is called a “Box of Joy”.  (Yes, this is early but the boxes need to be shipped out mid November) These shoebox size boxes will be filled with small gifts to be sent to Catholic missionaries in Haiti, Guatemala, Nicarágua and the Dominican Republic as Christmas gifts for the children.
Over the coming weeks we ask that you select an item or items from the list below and deposit in the bin in the back of the church by Sunday, November 3rd.  Items may also be brought to the Parish Center Office during office hours.  We certainly would welcome your organization joining forces with us to help fill these boxes to the max!  Questions?  Call Diane at 973 235-1100.


Suggested Items List

TOYS
Handheld Toys                                                                    
Small plush animals
Small balls (tennis, etc.)
Ball (deflated) with pump
Cars / Trucks 
Doll

Mini puzzle
Finger puppets
Silly Putty
Bean bag / Hacky sack
Unopened fast food toys
Binoculars
Legos
Harmonica, kazoo or other small instrument
Jump rope
Paddleball
Yo-yo, Slinky
Mini board games, Balloons
Craft kit (beads, elastic, etc.) Pom-poms

SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Pencils, colored pencils, solar calculator, sharpener
Small board books, erasers
Pencil case, crayons, pens, markers, ruler Glue stick (no liquid) safety scissors, coloring books, notepads
Stickers
Self-inking stamp
Flash cards

HARD CANDY & GUM
Please seal in a Ziploc-Style bag (No chocolates)

APPAREL
Socks
Shorts, Underwear, T-shirts
Flip flops, bandanas, hats shoelaces, plastic poncho

HYGIENE / HOME
Comb / Brush
Forks & Spoons
Cup / Bottle with lid
Bar Soap
Toothpaste (in the box) Toothbrush and floss bandages
Hand wipes (no gels) Tissues
Lip balm
Manicure kit
Nail clippers / Emery board

ACCESSORIES
Watch
Purse or wallet, sunglasses, necklace
Hair ribbons
Hair / Head bands, barrettes, bracelets
Earrings
Scarf

USEFUL ITEMS
Sewing kit
Utensils
Compass
LED keychain
Duct tape
No-battery flashlight
Drawstring bag

Monday, October 7, 2019


St. Mary’s Faith Formation Program
Family Gathering

Sunday, November 10th

Join us for a
Box of Joy Packing Party

in Monsignor Walsh Hall after the
10:30AM Mass

Families will fill individual boxes with items generously donated by our parishioners

The boxes will be shipped to children in Catholic Missionaries in the
 Dominican Republic, Haiti, Guatemala & Nicaragua
and very well may be the only Christmas gifts they receive

Breakfast Will Be Served