Appalachian Mission Project

Dear fellow parishioners, the time to demonstrate the generosity of our
hearts through supporting the Appalachian Christmas Program has
again arrived. We will collect items from Sunday, September 29
through Sunday, October 27. Donations may be left in the baskets at
the front of the Church or can also be taken to the parish office during
open hours. A list of desired donations is posted above the baskets. The
Shoe Box Mission provides everyone, including young people, the
opportunity to fill a plastic shoe box with useful and fun items. It can
be themed or not but should be labeled with the age group and for a
boy or girl.

Here is a list of suggested items for donation: Dolls, balls, stuffed
animals, small musical instruments, slinky, play-doh, crayons, colored
pencils, coloring book, school supplies, notebooks, paints, barrettes,
hair ties, headbands, shoe, socks, underwear, bag or purse, bracelets,
some sunglasses, lip balm, mirror, watch, flip-flops, sweatshirt, sweatpants,
nightgown or pajamas, puzzles, books, flashlight, deodorant hat,
scarf, mittens, sewing kit, picture frame, playing cards, small blanket,
blocks, stickers, kitchen items for cooking, and baking, stickers, tennis
balls, comb, brush, toothbrush, a washcloth, small cars and trucks, interactive
toys (please include extra batteries), hacky sack, nail clipper,
small tools, games, cosmetics, wallets, jewelry, slippers, batteries.
Note: Try to include a "wow" item, a personal care item, a useful item,
and a fun item. Other needs: Towels, laundry soap, large t--shirts and
sweatshirts, blankets and bedding, hunting clothes, coats and shoes for kids, wrapping paper, craft kits, ornaments, toiletries (please put lotion
and shampoo in a zip-loc bag to prevent spills).

Checks should be made out to: Queen of All Saints Church, 90 Railroad
St. P.O. Box 5643, Beattyville, KY 41311, St. Francis of Assisi
Church, 147 Bryan St. Pikeville, KY 41501, Catholic Church of the
Good Shepherd, P.O. Box 472, Campton, KY 41301, or Holy Family
Catholic Church, Sr. Marge Eilerman, OSF 1439 KY-11S, Booneville,
KY 41314. Please be generous to the Lord’s poorest of the poor. Remember,
everything must be new. Thank you for your donations and
please keep all the families in your prayers. For questions, please contact
Louise Gerken