Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Box of Joy



















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 4th, 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 by November 11th) These shoebox size boxes will be filled with small gifts to be sent to Catholic missionaries in Haiti, Guatemala, Nicaragua 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 bin the the back of the church by  Sunday, October 28th. 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
Paddle ball
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 Ziplock-Style bag (No chocolates)
Individual Cookie/Snack Packs (Costco multiple serving size boxes, etc.)


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