Box of Joy Advent Project
During September and October, St. Vincent de Paul School will once again be participating in the Box of Joy ministry, a Christmas shoebox gift outreach coordinated by Catholic schools, parishes, and organizations across the country. This beautiful ministry brings joy and the message of Jesus to children suffering from extreme poverty in developing countries such as Haiti, Malawi, and the Dominican Republic.
This year, our school has committed to packing 50 Boxes of Joy. Each box will be filled with small toys, hygiene items, school supplies, and other thoughtful gifts that can fit inside a shoebox. In addition, every box will include a rosary and a booklet titled The Story of Jesus, planting seeds of hope and sharing the Gospel message. Each box also costs $9.00 to ship, so for every $36 you send in to sponsor 4 boxes, you will receive 1 hour of volunteer time. You may send in cash marked for Box of Joy shipping cost or send in a check made out to St. Vincent de Paul School.
We invite you to join us in this effort by making small weekly donations of the items listed in our weekly bulletin or class announcements. As you and your family collect these items, we kindly ask you to pray for the children and families who will receive them—that they may feel God’s love and the joy of Christmas through your generosity. Together, let’s make a lasting impact and bring light to children around the world this Christmas season.
Any questions can be directed to Mrs. Tina Hall thall@cdeducation.org
Week 1 Toys- September 7
Bags of balloons
Cars and trucks ( Matchbox or Hot Wheels)
Small craft kits
Mini dolls
Jump Ropes
Mini board games
Mini puzzles
Small Balls (tennis balls, stress balls)
Small plush animals
Slinky
Yo-yo
Week 2 School Supplies- September 14
Coloring books
Crayons
Erasers
Flash Cards
Notepads
Pencil case
Pencil sharpener
Pencils
Colored Pencils
Pens
Markers
Small board books
Solar Calculator
Stickers
Week 3 Necessities/ Home- September 21
Bandages
Comb
Brush
Cup or water bottle with lid
Lip balm
Toothbrush
Week 4 Accessories- September 28
Barrettes
Bracelets
Earrings
Hair bands or headbands
Hair Ribbons
Necklace
Mini Purse
Wallet
Scarf
Sunglasses
Watch
Thank you for your continued support and prayers!
Below is the video of Bishop Fernandes promoting Box of Joy.
