Rather than getting caught up in the frantic search for gifts for friends and family, members of our parish are invited to celebrate the coming of the Messiah – the Prince of Peace – by doing justice and helping the poor and the needy.  During the first three weeks of December, after all the Sunday Masses, the parishioners of St. Camillus Parish/School are able to make donations in the name of family members and friends. 

In 2008, parishioners bought beautiful cards to support charities in Haiti: the Catholic Relief Service emergency food program, an orphanage, or a medical clinic.  This Christmas outreach effort was successful beyond all measures.  Our English, Spanish, and French speaking parishioners donated over $22,000 to help the poor in Haiti!  Next December, before you think about purchasing any gifts, please consider participating in the Christmas Alternative Gift Fair, which honors friends and family members and, at the same time, witnesses in a powerful way to the Good News of the Gospel. 

For more information, please contact Ray Nosbaum at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it