Stocking Stuffers for our Troops September 20, 2010

Help Honor our Military Men and Women

Please help the Military Ministry honor and help local men and women and their families who serve our county in our Armed Forces. Learn how at our next Military Ministry meeting, October 20th, 7:00pm, at St. Mary Immaculate in the North Wing Rooms B&C.

DUE Oct. 10th—Christmas Collection Drive—Stocking Stuffers Needed

We are collecting stockings and stocking stuffers to send a little piece of the holiday season to our troops overseas!

Here’s some suggestions;
Mechanical Pencils
4 packs of AA and AAA Batteries
Mints and Christmas Candy
Candy Canes
Individually wrapped Beef Jerky and Slim Jims
New CD’s and DVDs
Individual bags of nuts
Individually wrapped Twizzlers
Beanie Babies/Small Toys such as Yo-Yo’s, etc.
iTunes Gift Cards
Small Crossword or other Puzzle Books
Thank you letter(s), colored picture/holiday card addressed to a service person
Stocking (Bought or sewn – we have a pattern should anyone have an interest)

FINAL DROP-OFF DATE - - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 10

All items can be dropped into the collection box in the St. Mary Immaculate Parish Commons now through Sunday, October 10th. And a big THANK YOU to those who have donated.

For More Information
Please email Maria Prekop maria.prekop@navigantconsulting.com or call 312-259-6851, or call Ann Eckhorn at 815-254-9656.

Thank you for making a difference for a military person overseas.

Official Website: http://www.smip.org