14 November, 2013
Once again, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Hopkinton will be collecting items for The Giving Tree from now until December 8. This program assists Project Just Because in providing gifts to thousands of needy children at the holidays. Each needy child’s wish list is placed on a heart, and the hearts hang on Christmas trees at St. Paul’s. Parishioners and the general public are welcome to sponsor a boy or girl, from newborn to teen.
The Giving Tree Drive started Sunday, November 10th and will conclude on Sunday, December 8th. During the 10:30 a.m. church service on December 8 Roy Dinicola, a member of Project Just Because’s Board of Directors, will speak to parishioners, and St. Nicholas will lead a procession where children and families will place gifts on the altar.
Anyone interested in participating in The Giving Tree is invited to come and select a heart with information about the child being sponsored either during St. Paul’s office hours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to noon, or at a 10:30 a.m. church services on Sunday, November 10th, 17th, 24th, or December 1st. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is located at 61 Wood Street (Rte. 135) in Hopkinton.
Donations should be brought to the church at the above times either on or before December 8. Project Just Because asks that the hearts be firmly attached to donations and that gifts are left unwrapped. That way, families can personalize their wrapping.
About St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is called to be an embracing, nourishing and life-giving family in Christ. St. Paul’s members believe they are called to care for each other, for the community and for the world. For more information call 508-435-4536 or visit http://stpaulhopkinton.org.
About Project Just Because
Project Just Because supports families in need by providing them with necessities such as food, clothing, toiletries, cleaning supplies, blankets and bedding. PJB runs 19 programs throughout the year, including the PJB Hopkinton Food Pantry. Call 508-435-6511 or visit www.projectjustbecause.org for more information about programs and donations.
