The Felician Sisters here in Livonia are asking for your empty shoeboxes. Each year those involved send gifts and needed household items to the poverty-stricken families in Appalachian America. Many of these families receive little or no government assistance. Therefore, the Sisters gather shoeboxes for this cause and there is a company that donates the items to fill the boxes.
The people look forward to receiving them. A little 8-year-old girl told the person who delivered the filled shoeboxes that “it made her so happy because that is the only Christmas gift that she receives each year”.
A large box will be located in the gathering area to collect the shoeboxes after all masses beginning next weekend. The final deadline date for collecting these boxes is November 20th. The boxes are filled and taken for distribution to these Appalachian families just after Thanksgiving. So, if you can help, your assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Contact Pat Knorp if you would like more information or have any questions. Thank you.