Christmas Elves

Nov 4 to Nov 19

Join us in making the holiday season brighter for the orphans at the Mission of Our Lady of Angels. We invite you to participate in our stocking stuffer and toy drive, where your generous donations will bring smiles and warmth to these young hearts. Look for Wish Lists and Collection Bins in our vestibules. Teens from our Youth Ministry will sort the goodies and fill stockings at their November 19^th meeting. On the Friday after Thanksgiving, November 24^th, Mr. Van and teens will bring all the gifts to the Mission of Our Lady of Angels. Teens, earn service hours by helping at the November 19^th meeting or toy delivery on November 24^th.

Christmas Angels

Nov 11/12 Adopt a Family

Dec 9/10 Drop Gifts in the “Sleigh”

Be an angel to local families living below the poverty level. Our Christmas Angels program allows you to "adopt" a family and purchase Christmas gifts for each member. Your kindness will light up their homes and warm their hearts during this special time of year. Look for Angel Trees in our vestibules when you attend Mass the weekend of November 11^th and 12^th. The weekend of December 9^th and 10^th, the sleigh will pull up to collect gifts for delivery to families. All gifts should be delivered wrapped and assembled into a box or bag with the family number visible for delivery. Teens, earn service hours helping Mrs. Villano load the “sleigh.”

Things4WINGS

Nov 27 – Dec 10

Lift a hand in compassion to support the WINGS Program helping survivors of domestic abuse by collecting household and personal essentials through our Things4WINGS drive. Your donations will provide much-needed relief and comfort to those who have experienced hardship. All items should be NEW. Look for Wish Lists and Collection Bins in our vestibules.

Winter Suppers

Nov 12, Dec 10, Jan 14, Feb 18, Mar 10, Apr 14

We are excited to continue our collaboration with Catholic Charities. Your donations to our Poor Box at Christmastime and throughout the year help provide a hearty meal to guests of Catholic Charities in Des Plaines. And new this year, we look forward to helping our neighbors at Christus Victor Lutheran Church reopen their PADS site. Our Good Samaritan Ministry will provide a hearty, home-cooked meal to those in need once per month from November to April. Look for signups in the Bulletin and eNews. Our first supper is Sunday, November 12th. Your participation can bring warmth and nourishment to neighbors in need.

Catholic Extension

Nov 25 - Dec 31

Catholic Extension. Together, we can make a significant impact on underprivileged areas of the United States. Join us as we once again contribute to Catholic Extension's mission by raising funds to build faith, inspire hope and ignite change in these communities. Look for information in the bulletin and eNews and envelopes in the vestibules.

Supporting Local Blood Drives

Nov 11

We are proud to continue our tradition of supporting local blood drives. Your blood donation can save lives and bring hope to those in medical need. The final Community Blood Drive of 2023 in Elk Grove Village will take place on November 11, 2023 from 8am to 1pm in Village Hall at 901 Wellington. Check the eNews and our Outside the Parish webpage for information on local drives. Do you know of a blood drive near us? Please contact the parish office with the details and we’ll help spread the word!