COAL TOWNSHIP - The Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School community is coming together to bring joy to needy children this holiday season.
Collections are being accepted as part of the annual Lourdes Toys for Children project, capping off with a special liturgy at the school.
"Every year in December the faculty, staff, students, parents, alumni and friends of Our Lady of Lourdes Regional School experience the true joy of sharing and caring by their participation in the Toys for Children liturgy," said Violette Feudale.
The school community donates new toys and presents them at a Christmas liturgy held at the school.
This year, Mass is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19 in the school gymnatorium. Many Lourdes alumni return to participate in this touching liturgy. The graduates bring toys and join in the "procession of gifts" to the altar. The gifts are then donated to The Salvation Army for local distribution to needy families.
Anyone wishing to contribute a new toy is welcome to bring the gifts to the Lourdes main office Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The public is invited to attend the Mass and participate in this beautiful Christmas tradition. The collection of toys will continue until Tuesday, Dec. 18.
For more information, please call the guidance office at 644-0375 ext. 119.
The Lourdes Toys for Children project is sponsored by the Boys Service Club and the Girls Action League, moderated by Feudale.