Mailbag; 'St. Paul's Parish Launches Military Project--

St. Paul Parish launches military project

St. Paul Parish’s Council of Catholic Women (CCW) and Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) have joined forces to support our local military, both those currently serving and those returning home.
The organizations will soon begin collecting items to be placed in care packages and sent to military personnel overseas. Care packages may include personal care products, such as soaps and lotions, and items to help pass the time, such as books and magazines. The CYO held a bake sale in February to earn start-up money for the project. The group earned nearly $200, which will be used to purchase products and ship packages.
The parish is currently compiling a list of names and addresses of military personnel who may wish to receive packages from the group. Recipients do not need to be from St. Paul Parish or from the Evansville community. If you know of someone serving overseas who would appreciate receiving occasional packages please contact Nancy Hurley at 882-4327 or njh223@gmail.com.
The CCW and CYO would also like to support our returning veterans. Youth of the parish are currently writing notes of thanks and support to Evansville soldier Jake Janes who recently suffered serious injuries while serving in Afghanistan. If you know a returning soldier who would appreciate a note of support please contact Nancy Hurley. The parish will also send occasional cards to veterans served by Veterans Hospital in Madison and include military personnel in their prayers.