As we embrace the spirit of giving and service during A Season for Life and begin another season of Summer Suppers, our Respect Life, Good Samaritan and Rosary Ministries extend a special invitation to participate in annual Spring collection drives. This year, our campaigns take on even greater significance as they coincide with the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage making its way to Indianapolis for this Summer’s National Eucharistic Congress.
At the end of June, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage visits the Archdiocese of Chicago. As part of this Pilgrimage, Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish will host site a Morning of Service on Saturday, June 29, 2024. We’ll come together with others across our community for Mass, Rosary Prayer, Adoration, Reconciliation and as our service project sort and pack donations from the collection drives. Let’s not miss this opportunity to demonstrate for our community what it means to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ, helping those in need.
This year, in addition to collecting items for new moms and babies and essentials for the homeless, we’re also collecting handheld spiritual care items (see Wish List below). Our contributions will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need, spreading life, love and hope throughout our community.
How You Can Help:
- Donate Items: Look for collection bins and wish lists in our vestibules and contribute items such as baby clothes, diapers, toiletries, non-perishable food items, socks, blankets and more. Your generosity will directly support individuals and families facing various challenges. Please note, like-new or gently-used items accepted unless otherwise note “Brand New.”
- Contribute Spiritual Care Items: Help us provide spiritual comfort and support by donating rosaries, medals prayer cards, and other small, handheld prayer aids. These items can offer solace and strength to those in need of spiritual nourishment. Please bring religious and spiritual care items to the parish office.
- Volunteer Your Time: Join us on Saturday, June 29th, for a community morning of service beginning with daily Mass at 8:15am in Queen of the Rosary Church (750 W. Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove Village, Illinois). Together, we’ll come together to sort and organize donations, assemble care packages, and spread joy and compassion throughout our community. A signup from the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will be available closer to the Morning of Service.
Let’s join hands and hearts to make a difference during A Season for Life. Together, we can create culture of life, love and service in our community.
Wish List
(Please, NO Winter Clothing at this time. Items may be like-new or gently used unless otherwise noted “Brand New.”)
- Brand New outfits, sleepers, or onesies 12 mos., 18 mos., 24 mos., 2T, 3T, & 4T
- Boys/Girls/Unisex Childrens’ clothing sizes 12m – 5T
- Summer clothes for girls sizes 4T-8
- Summer boys clothes 12-18m, 18m, 3T-5T, 6-12
- Brand New Baby towels
- Brand New Baby socks
- Brand New 3-6 months and 6 months sleepers and outfits
- Brand New Girls’ bibs
- Children's SUMMER shoes
(Please, NO Winter Clothing at this time. Items may be like-new or gently used unless otherwise noted “Brand New.”)
- Young Women & Ladies Maternity clothing (all sizes but especially large and extra large)
- Ladies clothing
- Diaper bags
- Brand New Socks
- Adult sized plastic or felt hangers
- Foldable bags
- Brand New visors or baseball caps
- Unused rain ponchos
- Unopened Baby wash
- Unopened Baby shampoo
- Unopened Baby lotion
- Unopened Baby wipes
- Unopened Bathing wipes (adult size)
- Unopened travel/sample size toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, tooth paste, deodorant)
- Brand New tooth brushes (child and adult sizes)
- Brand New combs
- Brand New disposable razors
- Unopened sunscreen
- Brand New lip balm
- Brand New Diapers sizes 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
- Brand New Baby Bottles (glass or plastic)
- Brand New Water Bottles (aluminum or plastic)
- Unopened purse packs of tissue
- Unopened individual size hand sanitizer
- Cribs (no older than five years)
- Crib Mattresses (new or gently used)
- Pack-n-plays
- Exersaucers
- Brand New baby blankets and quilts
- High chairs
- Brand New Car seats 40 to 60 pounds (not expired)
- Brand New Car seats 80 to 100 pounds (not expired)
- Single strollers
- Tandem Double strollers (Note: tandem double strollers only please. Side-by-side are too big to fit though many doorways/on public transit, not expired.)
- Brand Newbaby toys
(i.e. rattles, teethers, small sensory toys, lullaby toys, board books, small plush toys etc.)
- Small denomination Gift Cards ($10-$25 for food, gas, grocery)
- Thermo blankets
(Note, all food items should have an expiration date of January 2025 or beyond unless otherwise noted.)
- Unopened Enfamil or Similac baby formula
- Unopened baby food (must have expiration date of June 2025 or beyond)
- Unopened pouches of meat (chicken, tuna)
- Unopened food bars (No candy or chocolate bars that will melt; granola, protein, breakfast, etc.)
- Unopened crackers with peanut butter or cheese
- Brand New chewing gum packets
- Brand New packs of mints
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For more information or to get involved, please contact Mary Ellen Ottenstein at (847) 979-0901 x1007 or maryellen@olbsegv.org.
