Jubilee Christmas:
Sharing the Joy of the Season and Lifting Spirits of those in Need
Our Lady of Hope is blessed to be part of a community-wide program called Jubilee Christmas that brings joy to those in need, lifting their spirits and honoring their dignity.
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hristmas is just around the corner! As we prepare our hearts and our homes for the birth of Christ, we must also look to our neighbors in need. Our Lady of Hope is blessed to be part of a community-wide program called Jubilee Christmas that brings joy to those in need, lifting their spirits and honoring their dignity. “The Outreach Committee saw a huge need in our community for this ministry,” Teresa Joyce says. “So they went around to all the area churches and asked if they’d be interested in assisting in this event and everybody jumped on board.” Teresa coordinates our parish’s role in Jubilee Christmas. We are one
It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the holidays, but as we have done for the past 12 years, our parish will take the time to care for those around us.
of many area churches that participate, allowing us to make a greater impact on the community. Our job at Our Lady of Hope will be to purchase gifts in three price ranges for children of different ages. You will find ornaments on the Christmas tree at church that provide an age, whether the recipient is a boy or girl, and a price range or with a dollar amount to fund the purchase of gift cards. All of the gifts we purchase will go to a large event center for organization and display. During their scheduled time slot, parents who have been invited can come and choose one gift from each price range for each of their children. Parents will be able to wrap the gifts continued on page 5
“The Outreach Committee saw a huge need in our community for this ministry. So they went around to all the area churches and asked if they’d be interested in assisting in this event and everybody jumped on board.” — Teresa Joyce 3
