S t. pet er C atholiC Ch ur ch GIVING TREE
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own children discover the blessings of stewardship. “That’s the point of stewardship,” Jean says. “It gives parents the opportunity to let their children help other kids who are less fortunate — it signifies more than money in an envelope. Christmas is such a great time to share!” The gifts provided through CSS also enable the parents served there to experience stewardship, as well. “This is as important as getting gifts,” Jean says. “As a parent, I know how joyful it is to be able to give something to a child. For a lot of parents served by CSS, when they have to decide between food or gifts, a lot have to choose the less pleasurable of the choices.” Jean and the other members of the Giving Tree Ministry are very grateful for the outpouring of gifts from
our parish over the years. “St. Peter is very generous about bringing in gifts,” she says. “We have had to divide our tags for different Masses, otherwise they would all be gone by the later Mass.” There is a great need for helping hands to collect the gifts and deliver them to CSS. “There are truckloads,” Jean says. “It is too much to let build up. If anyone can help deliver them, I’d appreciate a call. I’d like to put the call out for help, especially if someone is already going downtown.” If gifts come in to the Giving Tree past the deadline, they will be taken to CSS. “CSS is always working with families, and they like to have toys on hand if families come in,” Jean says.
If you have any questions, or would like more information about the Giving Tree, contact Jean Pearson at 402-423-5240 (home), 402-525-1124 (cell) or docplace@yahoo.com.
ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE Christmas and New Year’s Mass Schedule: Dec. 24 — 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Dec. 25 — 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Dec. 31 — 4:00 p.m. Jan. 1 — 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Confessions during Advent: Dec. 19 — 5:00-7:00 p.m. Dec. 20 — 5:00-7:00 p.m. Dec. 23 — 12:00-1:00 p.m. and 5:00-7:00 p.m. Regular Confession times are still available throughout Advent and Christmas. 2
