The St. Edward’s Jesse Tree has been an Advent tradition in our parish for many years. The generosity of our parishioners has helped the more needy families of St. Mary of The Angels Parish and its surrounding communities of Dorchester, Roxbury and Jamaica Plain. In recent years, this same spirit of giving has been extended to The South Boston Seaport Catholic Collaborative.
Tags are on the tree in the St. Edward narthex that correspond to gift card requests. Like last year, the receiving parishes have asked that all our giving be done with $25.00 gift cards for the following retail stores:
Target,
Marshalls/
Old Navy
Please take as many tags as you would like!
The gift cards can be dropped in either the locked drop box that is located to the left of the entrance doors to the Parish, or in the gift drop box next to the tree. These boxes will be emptied on a regular basis.
The final day for donating gift cards will be Tuesday, December 12th. Similar to last year, we have a goal of 600 gift cards.
PLEASE NOTE: Only gift cards please; no clothing gifts can be accepted.
Thank you for your generosity!!!
St. Jude Church has supported the Santa Foundation for many years, this year we will again be collecting Gift Cards for their families.
Particular Gift Cards suggested by the Santa Foundation for their families include:
Kohls | Barnes & Noble | Home Depot |
Target | Stop & Shop | HomeGoods |
Walmart | Old Navy | Marshalls |
Shaws | Market Basket | Bed, Bath & Beyond |
CVS | TJ Maxx | Walgreens |
Visa | Amazon | Movie Gift Card |
Suggested Amount of Gift Cards for Families:
$25 with the receipt attached and the amount written on the card. Folks can hand in as many Gift Cards as they would like.
You may also drop off Gift Cards at the Rectory during the week or leave them in the black locked mail box outside of the Rectory any time. Gift Cards may also be mailed to St. Jude Rectory, PO Box 305, Norfolk, Ma. 02056. Please do not leave Gift Cards in the Church unattended.
We will be collecting Gift Cards outside the Church before Masses on the following days/times:
Saturdays: 11/18, 11/25, 12/2 and 12/9 –
3:30pm to start of 4pm Mass
Sundays: 11/19, 11/26, 12/3 and 12/10
7:30am to start of 8am Mass
Thank you very much for your generosity
At Mass, before the Scripture readings begin, children ages 4-10 are called forward, and sent with a blessing to a separate room for a Gospel lesson. They will hear the same Scriptures that are proclaimed at Mass, but explained on a level that younger children can understand.
December 17 | February 25 |
January 21, 2024 | March 3 |
January 28 | March 17 |
February 4 |
If you'd like to join the Childrens Liturgy Team, please contact Melissa Ross.
Did you know there is a Children's Room at St. Jude?
We welcome your little ones to any of our Masses, however did you know that to the side of the altar at St. Judes, there is a room where parents can bring their little ones and participate in Mass. (Best to use the entrance on the Dunkin Donuts side of the church.)