Thanks to all who contributed to this year’s Mitten Tree Collection. Over 340 mittens were distributed, representing 6 different local agencies. In the letters of thanks we received, comments included “Your gifts help us shine brighter during this holiday season, sustaining hope through time of darkness” (Willow), “Your continued generosity made it possible for each patient to receive a gift” (Rochester Psychiatric Center), “Largely in part to you, we are able to help those who sometimes get discouraged as they try to move forward” (Andrews Center), and “Your donation made it possible for Brighton Food Cupboard to help families and individuals who are in crisis or are coping with day to day financial demands, helping to provide desperately needed support and food.”
Among the thank you notes that we received, there was a letter sent by a Mitten gift certificate recipient. In his letter, he thanked his “friends at St Thomas More and Queen of Peace” for the great Christmas gift. He went on to say that it made their Christmas and at the end of the letter was the request, “please pray for our family that things may change.”
The Mitten Tree truly represents the best of the Christmas spirit. Your generosity reached far beyond our parish community to provide light, hope, support and happiness to others. May God bless you all.