Outside image of St. Margaret's from the view of Third St. with a tree on the left and beautiful clouds.

SVDP Reverse Advent Calendar

Society of St. Vincent de Paul St. Margaret's - Reverse Advent Calendar

Starting on the First Sunday of Advent until December 20-21,
We are inviting Parishioners to contribute to a "reverse Advent calendar", where Parishioners donate goods, gift cards, and/or prayers each day during Advent.

There will be gift bags handed out at every Mass, beginning the first weekend of Advent.
Please fill and return these gift bags to the front of the Parish Altar on December 20-21.

Here is a list of suggested items:

- Cereal
-  Canned Peas
- Peanut Butter
- Stuffing Mix
- Canned Mixed Vegetables
- Mac and Cheese
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Tomatoes
- Canned Tuna
- Dessert Mix
- Applesauce
- Canned Potatoes
- Cranberry Sauce
- Canned Beans
- Box of Crackers
- Rice
- Oatmeal
- Pasta
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Chicken Noodle Soup
- Tomato Soup
- Canned Corn
- Cheeze Whiz
- Granola Bars

If you do not have the funds to contribue items or gift cards, prayers are very much appreciated, especially in the following ways:

- For the homeless in our community and beyond
- For all who are unemployed or underemployed
- Those who are living in war torn countries
- For peace throughout the world
- For those suffering with addiction(s)
- Those who are sick
- Those who have no one to pray for them
- For St. Margaret's Parishioners

For any questions, please contact the Society of St. Vincent de Paul on Tuesday's and Wednesday's, from 10:00am-11:30am, at 705-526-7585
Or speak to one of the St. Vincent de Paul representatives after Saturday and Sunday Mass, starting the 1st weekend of Advent.