The Annual Christmas Project is a PARISH tradition that provides all parishioners an opportunity to share in the joy of giving with those whose children might not otherwise receive Christmas gifts, or families that might not have a decent meal on their Christmas table. We collect wish-list items that are then distributed to South Bay organizations who serve less fortunate families at Christmas.
We collect wish-list items that are then distributed to local organizations who serve less fortunate families at Christmas.
Be an angel
Pick a gift tag at the Angel Tree in the Welcome Center to donate a Christmas gift for a child.
Or select an item from our Amazon Gift List and have it delivered directly to the Welcome Center.
DROP OFF WEEKEND
Drop off NEW un-wrapped gifts, food and non-food items at the Welcome Center.
You may bring items during our regular hours, Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4:30pm. Please bring gifts no later than Drop-Off Weekend, Sat & Sun, December 7-8, 8am-5pm.
WRAP UP WEEKEND
There are three ways to help on Wrap-up Weekend:
- Come to O'Donnell Hall on Saturday, December 14 from 4-7pm to help Set-up;
- Join the Wrapping frenzy on Sunday, December 15 from 7am-12noon in O'Donnell Hall, wrapping and boxing up presents for the families, or to help sort food;
- Stay on Sunday, December 15 from 12noon-3pm for the Loading of Gift Boxes and Food into cars, and to help in the final clean-up. THANK YOU!
Who receives the collected items?
Local South Bay families receive the gifts and food items. Organizations that help us distribute the gifts serve local families in the South Bay community who have requested assistance, and also local schools within the LA archdiocese.
non-perishable food items needed
Baby Food ∙ Baby Formula ∙ Beans ∙ Pasta ∙ Rice ∙ Cereals ∙ Oatmeal ∙ Raisins ∙ Coffee∙ Canned Juice ∙ Canned Fruits & Vegetables ∙ Soups∙ Stuffing Mix ∙ Canned Meats ∙ Canned Fish∙ Canned or Powdered Milk ∙ Flour ∙ Sugar ∙ Cornmeal ∙ Jam ∙ Jelly ∙ Peanut Butter∙ Mayonnaise ∙ Ketchup ∙ Mustard ∙ Salsa
New packaged non-food items needed
Batteries ∙ Bleach ∙ Detergent ∙ Disposable Diapers∙ Combs ∙ Brushes ∙ Deodorant ∙ Soap ∙ Shampoo∙ Napkins ∙ Paper Plates ∙ Utensils ∙ Toilet Paper∙ Feminine Products ∙ Toothbrushes ∙ Toothpaste
For more information call Lory Zimnoch at 310-561-3702. If you know of a Parish or South Bay family in need, contact