Perfect for
Mothers Day
Honor your loved ones!
Tribute cards to honor a loved one, or Memorial Cards in honor of the
deceased, are available from the Christ Child Society. A $10 donation is
all that is asked, and the funds go to support our layette program which
helps needy newborns right here in our area. The beautiful cards are
available in the rectory, or by contacting Mary Kull at 908 273 0555 or
marykull@att.net.
Congratulations Christ Child Society!
Congratulations to the Christ Child Society of
Summit on receiving their Charter at the National Christ Child Society
convention in Cleveland, this past September. The Summit Chapter now
joins 43 other chapters, across the country, in serving at risk children
in their local communities. The Summit Chapter has worked tirelessly
over the last few years in helping children in our area. The Chapter has
provided over 200 layettes annually to needy children through Overlook’s
Healthstart program and the Area Baby Center; and teamed with Bridges
Outreach to provide school supplies to over 300 Summit public school
children this year.
Thanks you to the
St. Teresa’s community for all of your wonderful support.
For further
information about the Christ Child Society of Summit, or to become a
member, please contact lambinewsham@msn.com.
Learn more about Christ Child Society in this news story by Channel 36! (story is at end of news segment)
http://origin.peg.tv/pegtv_
Annual Baby Shower Update
On March 25th, the Summit Chapter of the Christ Child Society held its
4th Annual Baby Shower Luncheon to benefit at risk children in the
community. The event was open to anyone who donated a layette item
(receiving blanket, onsies, pajama, etc.) or made a financial donation
to purchase layette items. To date, the organization has collected
enough items to distribute over 800 complete layettes to new mothers of
at risk children.
At the luncheon, Angela Schroeder, of Summit, received the Mary Virginia
Merrick award for her contributions to the Society. The award is given
to members of the organization that exemplifies the spirit, values and
service of their founder Mary Virginia Merrick. Mrs. Schroeder was the
founder of the “Knitting Angels” group who create handmade layette items
for donation.
In addition to the Annual Baby Shower, the Society has an annual school
supplies drive and collects and distributes holiday gifts to local
families in need.
The Christ Child Society is dedicated to helping at risk children in our
area regardless of race or creed.