2023 Lenten Pro-life project: Cross of Life

The St. Thomas the Apostle Life Teen Group traditionally sponsors its 2023 Lenten Pro-life project: Cross of Life in support of Reachout Women's Center, a non-profit pregnancy counseling center dedicated to helping pregnant women and new mothers in need.

A large Cross of Life is staged on the first Sunday of Lent (February 24) in the Church Narthex for two weeks during Lent. Parishioners are invited to take a little cross with suggested items in constant need and return the item with the cross attached.

Parishioners are invited to purchase and return any of the following suggested items and place them in the 'Reachout' boxes located in the Narthex no later than Monday, March 6:

• Diapers: size(s) newborn to 6
• Baby hygiene products (including wipes)
• Formula
• Infant clothing: newborn to 24-months (winter/summer)
• Toddler clothing 2T - 5T (winter/summer)
• Toys: newborn to 3 yrs and board books

                       
Financial donations will also be gratefully accepted. Make checks out to
Reachout Women's Center and mail them to RWC at 2648 N Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85719.
                               
For additional info, call the parish office or RWC at 520-321-4300.

Self-addressed envelopes are also available that may be used for monetary donations. These monies will be used for purchases of necessary items. Checks may be made payable to REACHOUT and placed in the collection basket or in the poor boxes in the Narthex.

Vulnerable newborn babies and mothers need the outreach; they need the hope that love alone provides.