Coat and Shoe Drive for Las Fiestas at St. Mel's

We are collecting NEW (or gently used) coats, jackets, and shoes for the needy.
All items may be brought to the Parish Center during regular business hours.

(Please, do NOT bring items to the church or dump them at a door.)

Items will be distributed at our Las Fiestas gathering on December 21st.

Please …
♦ New or gently used items only.
♦ Nothing damaged, torn, or stained.

For more information, contact Jeanne Gorman at jgorman@stmel.org

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