As we celebrate this Advent Season it has been our tradition to share our blessings with those less fortunate. This year, more than ever, there is a great need to bring a little Christmas joy to all those in need in our community.
Our Angel Advent Trees will be displayed in the Narthex starting the Friday before Thanksgiving, November 21st, as we collect gifts for several organizations in our community. Some of those include our Families in need, JMJ Pregnancy Center, Sanford Pregnancy Center, Oasis for the Homeless, MAPLE22 (Assistance for Young Adults with Autism), and HOPE’s Christmas in the City. Your help and generosity are appreciated as we look forward to warming hearts and providing smiles to those around us.
We will begin collecting donations on November 24th in the parish office. ALL gifts should be dropped off UNWRAPPED with the angel tag attached, please. Please feel free to drop off your donations on our clearly marked tables in the Narthex as of November 23rd or at the Parish Office Monday-Friday during business hours on or before December 8th with the corresponding Angel tag. ALL GIFTS ARE DUE BY DECEMBER 8th PLEASE! Your help and generosity are appreciated as we look forward to warming hearts and providing smiles to those around us.
Please feel free to drop your UNWRAPPED donations on the tables labeled in the Narthex at any time or at the Parish Office during business hours Monday – Thursday 10 AM – 5 PM, Friday 10 AM – 3 PM on by December 8th, corresponding Angel tag.
Most Precious Blood Families in Need of Christmas Help
If you are having a hardship and would like some help for Christmas, please come to the Parish Office and speak to Maria Bahr at mbahr@oviedocatholic.org or Lillian Izaguirre at LIzaguirre@oviedocatholic.org to sign up for MPB Families for Christmas assistance NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5th. All information collected is kept in strict confidence. If you have signed up for assistance through HOPE Helps or Christmas in the City, unfortunately, we are not able to provide assistance.
Adopting Families in Need for Christmas
Please prayerfully consider adopting a family in need of assistance this Christmas. If you would like to adopt a local Most Precious Blood family for Christmas or would like additional information as to what this entails, please contact Lillian Izaguirre at the parish office at 407-365-3231 or via email at LIzaguirre@oviedocatholic.org no later than December 1st. If you would like to make a monetary donation towards MPB Families in need instead of shopping, please contact Lillian as well. Thank you for your generosity!
Christmas in the City- HOPE Helps
Christmas in the City is an event where the Oviedo community at large unites to provide the spirit of Christmas to families in need. This year HOPE Helps’ 16th CHRISTMAS IN THE CITY will take place on Saturday, December 20th, for all registered participants. The event will be from 10 am – 2 pm at University Carillon United Methodist Church, 1395 Campus View Court, Oviedo, FL. For more information and to volunteer, contact https://www.hopehelps.org/christmas-in-the-city/ Please be on the lookout in the next few weeks for our Advent Trees located in the Narthex and help us collect items for children from infants to 18 years old, as well as gift cards. Please collect the GOLD Angel tags with the specific items needed. All gifts must be returned to the parish by December 6th. Here are some gift ideas:
Preschoolers Ages 2-18:
Duplo blocks
Magnetic tiles
Night lights
Stocking stuffers
STEM building toys
NERF toys
Legos
Sports balls
Travel Games
Electronic Memory Games
Drones
Craft Kits
Makeup
Bluetooth Speakers
Wrapping paper/ Gift Bags/ Bows/ Tags/ Tissue Paper
Items need to be returned by December 6th. Please mark your donations “JMJ”
Infant bath tubs
Boppy Pillows for breastfeeding
Baby Bath Towels
Infant Hygiene Items
Car Seats
Strollers
Pack ‘n Plays
Receiving Blankets
Teething (Rings, Rattles, Pacifiers)
Activity Play Mats
Winter Clothes (girls & boys: 0 -12 mo.)
Thank you for your gracious generosity. If you have any questions, please contact Lillian Izaguirre at the parish office or via email at lizaguirre@oviedocatholic.org
