The 56th Annual Layette Shower will held on Sunday December 4, 2011 at  St. Christopher's Parish  in Willow Glen, at 2278  Curtner Ave, San Jose, 95125-- DSJ parishes will gather together to bring thousands of baby clothes, blankets and other items that will be dispersed through the public health nurses to needy mothers and their newborns.
This past year, over 200 complete layettes were given out along with  strollers, cribs and cloth diapers.
  The program welcomes donations any time of year.  Please make checks out to DSJ-Layette Fund and either give checks to Judy Bateman in the parish office  or mail directly to the Chancery Office: DSJ Office of Pastoral Services, 1150 North 1st Street, Suite 100  San Jose, CA 95112-4965

To make donations of NEW clothing only, sizes 0 to 6 months only,  bring your items to the HOLY FAMILY PARISH OFFICE now through NOVEMBER 20th.
If you have large  items like cribs or bassinettes,  to donate please call Lucille Bianco (Daytime only) at 408-730-4672 or Eileen McMahon at 408-978-5298.
Volunteers are always welcome to assist in putting the layette packages together.

Many thanks for your support and assistance in this essential ministry which does so much to support the cause of life by providing practical aid to needy mothers and their newborn infants--women of all faiths.
All donations are tax deductible.
 Plan to join Judy Bateman and other parishioners for this "Labor of Love" on December 4th from 2pm to 3:30pm at St. Christopher's Gym.
"The Newborn child is the greatest of all gifts and deserves the finest."