St. Patrick-St. Anthony has a long tradition of expressing gratitude for our blessings by sharing them with those in need. We are called to help our brothers & sisters in Hartford, and our local giving tree gives us the perfect opportunity.
The SPSA Giving Tree Season has begun! For well over a decade the parishioners of SPSA have provided gifts to neighbors served by several programs run by the House of Bread and two teen/young adult programs run by CCMC (CT Children’s Medical Center).
Giving Tree
Opens November 15 and gifts are due by Sunday, December 14
Giving Tree Instructions
1. If ordering the gift online, please order early.
2. When gifting clothes or shoes, request a gift receipt to enclose with the gift before wrapping.
3. Clearly write the recipient’s name and the complete Gift ID (ex. HOB-Soup – 1) on a tag and affix it to the wrapped gift.
4. Gifts cannot be left in the Church, in the office or at the sandwich door.
5. Prefer to make a donation towards the purchase of gifts, drop your donation in the collection basket with a note indicating it is for the Giving Tree.
Here’s the gift drop off schedule:
There will be members of the Giving Tree subcommittee at the front door of the Franciscan Center to accept your gifts on the following dates and times:
Weekdays:
Mornings: Wednesday thru Friday, Dec 10, 11 and 12 from 8:00 – 10:00 AM
Afternoons: Thursday December 11 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM
Weekends:
Saturdays: Dec 6 & Dec 13 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sundays: Dec 7 & Dec 14 from 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM and 4:30 – 6:00 PM
If you cannot deliver your gift(s) at any of these times, please call Kim Nardone at 860.977.9891 to make arrangements.
You can also call Kim if you have questions.
All gifts must be received no later than 5:00 pm on Sunday, Dec 14
We appreciate your help in spreading joy in the lives of our Hartford neighbors.
Thank you!
The Committee for Social Justice and the Giving Tree Sub-committee wish all of you the Peace of the Christmas Season.