St. Mary Students Share the Love of Christ Around the World
Today, the halls of St. Mary School were filled with the spirit of generosity as students from across the school came together for a special mission: packing Boxes of Joy for children in need around the world.
Organized by American Heritage Girls, the project brought students together with their prayer partners to prepare gifts for boys and girls of different ages. Working in pairs, students selected and packed items to create special boxes for children who might otherwise receive very little this Christmas.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of St. Mary parishioners and school families, we collected enough donations to assemble approximately 190 Boxes of Joy!
Each box represents more than toys, school supplies, clothing, or other useful items. It is a tangible reminder to a child that someone they have never met cares about them, is praying for them, and wants them to experience the joy of Christmas.
Through our partnership with Cross Catholic Outreach, these boxes will travel to children around the world, sharing the love of Christ with families in need. What began as donations from our parish and school became an opportunity for our students to practice generosity, work together, and put their faith into action.
Help Send 190 Boxes of Joy!
Our packing day may be complete, but there is still one important step before these gifts can reach the children: shipping!
Each Box of Joy costs approximately $9 to ship. We are still accepting financial donations to help cover these shipping expenses and ensure that all 190 boxes make their journey.
If you would like to help, you can make a donation through our online Box of Joy giving page before November 17th.
Thank you to everyone who donated items, contributed financially, helped organize the project, and participated in packing the boxes. Special thanks to American Heritage Girls for organizing this opportunity for our students.
Together, our St. Mary community is doing more than filling boxes. We are sharing the joy of Christmas, one child at a time.