October 1 to November 1, 2025
Share the Gift of Christmas Joy!
Pack a BOX OF JOY for a Needy Child!
Send a Christmas Blessing that says, “God Loves You and so do I”
Sponsored by Catholic Women in Action (CWC)
October 1 to November 1, 2025
Every year, thousands of poor children experience a Christmas without hope. Burdened by poverty, their parents are simply too poor to provide anything but the most basic necessities. Basilica of St. Mary, partnering with Cross Catholic Outreach has committed to help fill “Christmas Boxes of Joy”.
Thousands of impoverished children in Haiti, Guatemala, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Malawi, Grenada, and Peru will receive a Christmas gift that would otherwise receive nothing.
We need your help!
You can buy just a few items or enough to fill an entire box, or more. Perhaps your family can commit to several boxes. Make it a Christmas Family Blessing! Boxes are available at the basilica entrances.
If you do not wish to shop, or are not able, we will shop for you. It costs about $35.00 to fill one box. Send to Basilica of St. Mary, 506 4th St. Marietta, Oh 45750, Attn: Box of Joy, or place in the collection basket. You can pay by credit or debit card in the gift shop. Donations are also needed to ship the boxes.
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