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PAJAMAS FOR A GOOD NIGHT AND A GOOD DAY - PARISHIONERS IN ACTION

12/20/2018

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A blog article by Patricia Geise

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Together with parishes around the diocese, members of St. Anthony of Padua parish are growing in their faith by particip-ating in the process called "Why Catholic: Journey Through the Catechism", by Renew International.

Over the last several years, we deepend ourselves in prayer, the sacraments, and the creed. This fourth year deals with Christian morality - wwe seek to live a good life. A good life includes help-ing others. Each small group was encouraged to do something as a group to help other people. Patricia Geise reports:


Our Why Catholic group calls itself the Why Nots - as in, why NOT Catholic? And we have been industrious for babies and families!
At the outlet mall in Fremont there is a Carter's children's clothing store. Each year, this national chain (part of OshKosh B'gosh) con-ducts a drive called "Carter's PJ Program: Give Good Nights and Good Days to Children in Your Community". The store accepts pj donations from shoppers over the Christmas Season.  People are generous beyond belief, notably at our local Carter's.

Women's Care Center of Northeast Indiana
in Auburn (WCC-Auburn) has been selected as recipient from Carter's at Fremont outlet mall. Our parish supports the WCC, as well as the CareNet women's centers, in many ways. The Why Nots decided that we could support the WCC-Auburn by supporting Carter's Christmas PJ Program!
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Since Women's Care Center of Northeast Indiana in Auburn is presently expecting a little over 200 babies, the clothing needs for the children is on going. These pjs are especially significant, because, as one of the center's moms put it, "pajamas are usually the last thing I'd spend money on." The Crib Club at WCC-Auburn makes that very doable for clients using coupons they earn when attending parenting classes at the center.
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So, the Why Nots devoted an Advent evening to sorting, tagging, and putting on hangers 200 pairs of pajamas. It was a wonderful evening!

We all agree that joining a Why Catholic group at St. Anthony's has enriched and personalized our Catholic faith. And, what a bonus to reach out to others, working together!

WWC-Auburn is thrilled to have received this plentiful gift from Carter's. We, the Why Nots, hope to build awareness among our parishioners of this act of kindness by a local retail store.

submitted by Patricia Geise, Dec. 20, 2019
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Cindy Lou Turner
12/20/2018 12:56:19 pm

WCC NEI is covering, OH, MI, areas as well. Our center is blessed with the support of Steuben County/St Anthony of Padua parishioners, so we may keep serving moms, dads, babies and make families in our communities. WE are so grateful to all. May this advent bring you all a joyous Christmas Season. Cindy

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Fr. Bob Showers OFM Conv.
12/20/2018 02:13:24 pm

Yes, the WCC - Women's Care Centers - are doing a LOT of good for a LOT of families, and they deserve our support, both spiritual and material. I encouorage people to get to know the Centers by looking at www.womenscarecenter.org

~friar Bob

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Cindy
12/21/2018 11:05:11 am

Fr. Bob; WCC NEI, thanks you for your kind words along with your encouragement to support both financial and spiritually. We are serving serval clients for Steuben, LaGrange counties along with Branch county in Michigan.

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Geises
12/20/2018 04:48:09 pm

Keith and l just spent an hour volunteering in the Crib Club at WCCNEI. It's always a joyful place, but especially today, 5 days before Christmas. The moms shopping were thrilled to see the pajamas, gracing the clothing racks thanks to Carter's.

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Nancy Ricci
12/21/2018 09:24:25 am

The WCC is a WONDERFUL organization that serves NE Indiana, Michigan and Ohio, helping Mom's and families. I volunteer there 4 hours a week and have come to know the exceptional young women who work there , and go "above and beyond", to help women and families. They certainly continue to enrich my life, too!! Nancy

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