The committee wants to offer a big "Thank you" to all our parishioners who donated so generously to the Food Basket Program the last weekend in October.  While donations can be made year round, this weekend collection represents the bulk of our yearly  budget.  Another way to help families in need in the Jessieville, Fountain Lake, and Mountain Pine school districts is by participating through the Angel Tree.  The Angel Tree will go up in the Narthex the weekend before Thanksgiving (November 19-20).  Select an angel and buy the gift suggested.  Then return the wrapped gift to the tree the first weekend of December.  There is also still time to volunteer to help in person by taking a family to shop for and to deliver the food and gifts at Christmas time.  The Food Basket Committee will provide you with the name and contact information for a famly in need this holiday season.  As a volunteer, you contact the family by phone, ask a few questions about their preferences and shop for perishable grocery items.  Turn in your receipts to the committee and you will be reimbursed.  The week before Christmas, the food and gifts from the Angel Tree and the perishables are delivered to the family.  This is a great way to take part in the true spirit of Christmas.

If you have questions or wish to volunteer, call Ed Keearns 501-922-3832.