Christmas Card Project

We are already working on our Christmas Card Project! - The Christmas cards we send mean so much to people in custody who receive them. A simple card lets them know they are not forgotten. Every year many write to say how much it means to know that someone cared enough to write and often tell us that our cards were the only Christmas card they received. 

Will you help us with this project again this year? We would be so grateful. It is as simple as signing cards and adding a message if you wish. Messages should be uplifting, expressing compassion. Please do not be preachy. Our witness is our caring concern. 

We are happy to accept unsigned cards as well. 

As always, we have a big need for postage stamps as well as more cards.

VERY IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY 

DO… 

• Use cards that represent a diverse population. 
• Place stamps in a separate envelope, NOT on card envelopes. 
• Separate and rubber band cards signed by children. 
• Refrain from using cards that talk about masses and novenas. 
• Place the signed cards into their envelopes. Don’t seal. 
• Rubber banding them in sets of 50 is helpful.

DO NOT…

• Use markers, highlighters or crayons when signing the cards.
• Use any cards or envelopes that contain glitter in any amount, or anything pasted or taped on them. Also do not put stickers on cards or envelopes. Prison bans these items to stop the smuggling of liquid or powder drugs.
• Enclose anything, seal envelopes or place stamps on envelopes.
• Put a date on the card or envelope.

A collection box marked Companions, Journeying Together will be at the courtyard exit of Ascension Church. We will only collect for this project in September and October this year.

ALL donations must be in no later than October 31 at the 10:30 AM Mass.