This Cub Scouts Pack donated many gloves and hats

AND WHEN I SENT THEM A THANK YOU BY EMAIL THIS WAS THEIR RESPONSE:(NOW IS THAT AWESOME OR WHAT)

Our group that donated the winter items is:

"Jackson Cub Scout Pack 204"

I am the chair of our Cub Scout pack and will be happy to do other drives for needed items. If you are in need of anything in particular, we can do another drive this Spring. Let me know.

Many thanks,

Michelle Kohute

THE WALKER GIVE AWAY

THE WALKER GIVE AWAY NOT ONCE BUT TWICE
We keep a walker in the car for the days Fr John thinks the cane just isn't enough to help him walk when we go out.So the first give away was when I went to the Joeys Pizza to pick up our order and I saw an elderly man trying to maneuver through the parking lot holding onto peoples cars.I asked him do you need any help?He replied"if you could get me a cart from the SAVE ALOT STORE I would be obliged.Then I would have something to hold onto"I told him I could do better than that.I just happen to have a walker in my car.I have been looking for someone to give it to.I gave the man the walker and his eyes lit up.And he maneuvered himself to the shopping cart area without any assistance.Threw the walker in the basket of the cart and was on his way into the store.After I picked up the order I went home.And told Fr John the events that led up to his walker being given away.Fr John was surprised but pleased I gave it to the man.However,what was he going to do if he needed one.?When Fr John mentioned to Debbie our volunteer about how I gave his walker away she laughed.And said"I have one at home you could have.
So Debbie gave us the walker she had.And several months went by.And Fr John used it often in the store.Then one day we were in a Chinese restaurant in Hammonton .And we noticed an elderly couple trying to hold onto each other from their car to the entrance of the restauraunt.The man was hunched over and the woman shuffled slowly along with her arm under his.Truthfully they both looked like they needed a walker.But we only had 1.By the time we finished our meal the couple made it in the door.Fr John directed me to ask them if they needed a walker.The elderly man said"my wife might need one but,I do just fine at walking and have no need for it(men are so stubborn).
So the 2nd walker give away happened in Hammonton.Fr John asked me to go to the car and get his cane.And again when Debbie heard about it she found another walker for Fr.John.Only this timeDebbie said"I am not sure if I can be able to find anymore ,and we laughed.THIS IS WHAT OUR VOLUNTEERS DO THEY GO ABOVE AND BEYOND TO HELP.AND WE ARE BLESSED TO HAVE THEM

FR TONY SAYS THANKS

FR TONY RECIEVED 2 SMALLS BOXES VIA MAIL.1 BOX OF HANDMADE CHILDREN'S HATS. 2ND SMALL BOX OF CHILDREN'S GLOVES.HE WOULD LIKE US TO SAY THANK YOU FOR HIM.ONE OF THE CHILDREN WAS SO HAPPY TO RECIEVE A PAIR OF GLOVES SHE SAID"NOW I CAN PLAY OUTSIDE AND NOT BE COLD"
*if anyone else would like to send Fr Tony some gloves or hats for the children his address is
                                                            FR.TONY CORTSI
                                                           210 CENTRAL
                                                              BENLD ILL   62009

U THINK ITS COLD HERE, CHECK OUT PINERIDGE FORECAST

Pine Ridge, SD

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Today

Clear

Hi: 16°

Lo: -09°

Fri

Sunny

Hi: 14°

Lo: 02°

Sat

Mostly Sunny

Hi: 33°

Lo: 11°

Sun

PM Snow Showers

Hi: 21°

Lo: 06°

GLOVES,SOCKS & FOOD DESPERATELY NEEDED

As you know Fr John and I try to send a care package once a month to the Pineridge Reservation in South Dakota.But its never enough for the many children that pass through the community center there. Often the only hot meal they have is at the Community Center.   Many children come with no socks nor gloves on. It is for this reason  alone that we can not forget them especially in the winter months. Pastor Karen appreciates all those who have been kind enough to send items in the past. Especially the food items. It is not uncommon for anywhere from 50-75 people to go through the doors on a given day. Mostly children. If anyone could help please mail the items to
                                 PASTOR KAREN
                                  RETREAT COMMUNITY CENTER
                                 51 EAST  HIGHWAY 18
                                 PINERIDGE  SD  57770

REQUEST FROM PEACHESS

IF YOU HAVE THESE ITEMS PLEASE EMAIL PEACHESS AT pncchy@yahoo.com
HER COMPUTER HAS BEEN FIXED.
(AT THIS TIME FR jOHN AND I ARE NOT COLLECTING ANY ITEMS TILL APRIL)






baby girl 3-6 months winter  for the new baby elizabeth is now in need of that  size ( mom of 8 kids)

boys size 4..3 children the twins and another child
boys size 7/8 bottom, 8/10 top, 10 bottom, 12 top & bottom, 14 top &bottom, 16 top & bottom
boys snow suit 8

girl size 4, 4/5 and 5
girl 10 top & bottom
boys snow boots ..rain boots 1.5 or 2

DOMINIC AND FR JOHN

Dominic did not know what a nativity scene represented.He bought each figurine to Fr John and asked him who they were.Fr John explained each one and what they did when baby Jesus was born.Dominc's bike was runned over awhile ago and he had been heartbroken.Our volunteer Susan had replaced it with her grandsons old bike.And Dominic also had to tell Fr John that the bike was running fine  LOL