St. Irenaeus Health Ministry is pleased to offer in-person Giving Tree Parties this year, complete with Santa and caroling, at the five care centers we serve: Anaheim Terrace Care Center, Healthcare Center of Orange County, Harvest Retirement, The Karlton Residential Center, and Sunrise Senior Living, La Palma. We need your help to fill over 450 bags with suggested gifts so that each care center resident receives one. This is a great way to put a smile on the faces of those who need assistance with their activities of daily living.

There are several ways to support this project:

• Pick up a hand-decorated shopping bag near the altar at the St. Irenaeus Church by the Giving Tree Christmas tree beginning Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 26 to 27, and return the filled bag by Sunday, Dec. 11.

• Visit the St. Irenaeus website at sticypress.org, click on the Online Donations button, and click on the Giving Tree option (available Nov. 23 to Dec. 4)

• You may also write a check payable to St. Irenaeus with “HM GIVING TREE” written on the memo line, and mail it to St. Irenaeus Church, 5201 Evergreen Avenue, Cypress, CA 90630, or drop it off at the Parish Office; or put it in the collection basket at church.

Please do not mail cash.

If you have questions, contact Nurse Jennifer by email here, or by calling 714-826-0760.