There are many opportunities to support those in need this Christmas season. Here are some of the ways you can help at Assumption.

No Hunger Holiday Drive: The O'Fallon Knight of Columbus #2269 will be collecting frozen turkeys from 7:30AM-12PM, on Sunday, Nov. 22 in the lower Knights Hall parking lot for the annual Cottleville Knights of Columbus holiday program. Last year, Assumption parishioners donated hundreds of pounds of turkeys. This year, the need is especially great and will help provide Thanksgiving dinners to those in need in our community. Contact Matt Schwarz at Knightshelp2269@gmail.com for more information.

Giving Tree Gifts Due Dec. 6: There are more Giving Tree tags on the trees in the Church Narthex. Please grab one on your way into Church, and don't forget to return the tags and wrapped gifts to the downstairs tree in the Parish Center, prior to noon Mass on Sunday, Dec. 6. Contact Georgia McCleish, 717-919-7312 or Linda DeLaquil, 636-248-6385 for more information.

SVdP New Basic Needs Item Donations: Our Neighbors-In-Need and homeless lack the necessities that we may take for granted. When they pick up Giving Tree gifts, they also may choose from a variety of new items, including:

♦ Skillets/Pots and Pans ♦ Mixing Bowls ♦ Flatware/Silverware Sets

♦ Toaster Ovens ♦ Towels ♦ Kitchen Towels/Dishcloths ♦ Baking Sheets

♦ Sheet Sets: Full/Queen, Twin - Kid Themed, King

♦ Blankets (any size) ♦ Casual Tops/Sweatshirts - Women

♦ Leggings/Sweatpants - Women ♦ Flannel Shirts/Sweatshirts - Men

♦ Warm Socks (all sizes) ♦ Pajama Pants: Teens Male and Female

♦ Winter Hats, Gloves, and Scarves: All sizes and ages, male and female

♦ Footballs/Soccer Balls/Basketballs: Youth and Teen Sizes

♦ Hair Accessories ♦ Prepackaged Holiday Treats: Twinkies/Little Debbie’s, Holiday Candy (bag or box) ♦ Art and Craft KITS: Youth and Teen

♦ New Rolls of Gift Wrap ♦ Scotch Tape Rolls ♦ Bows for Gift Wrapping

♦ Christmas Ornaments ♦ Phone Accessories ♦ Make-up Kits

♦ Manicure/Nail Kits

Please consider donating and placing UNWRAPPED items in the boxes provided in the pre-function area of the Parish Center no later than noon Mass on Sunday, Dec. 6.