Continuing our parish tradition, the Saints Simon and Jude Outreach Ministry will host a weekly donation drive throughout Lent. Your almsgiving supports local charitable organizations by providing the essential supplies they need to continue their mission and care for our neighbors in need.

Collections will take place before and after every weekend Mass. If you feel called to make a monetary donation, please CLICK HERE. Thank you for your generosity!

Fifth Sunday of Lent: March 21-22

Orange County Children and Family Services (CFS): Strengthens and stabilizes families to ensure children are safe from abuse or neglect and placed in permanent, nurturing homes. We’re “adopting” foster children for Easter by filling gift bags with new, age-appropriate goodies to help them feel loved, remembered, and celebrated.

4 Years Old & Under: Sippy cups, small balls, coloring books, Pop Its (fidget toys), socks, bubbles or sidewalk chalk, Play-Doh, board books, small stuffed animals, juice boxes or Goldfish crackers, and minimal Easter candy.

5 to 12 Years Old: Coloring books with crayons, colored pencils or markers, gel pens, stickers or sticker books, bubbles or sidewalk chalk, Play-Doh, Hot Wheels or Legos, small stuffed animals, hair ties, hair clips or scrunchies, gift cards to Baskin-Robbins or Yogurtland, individual-size snacks, and minimal Easter candy.

13 Years and Older: Black hair ties, combs or brushes, nail polish or fragrances, journals with pens, body wash or lotions, bracelets (for boys and girls), fun socks (for boys and girls), small stuffed animals, individual-sized snacks, earbuds, minimal Easter candy, and $15 gift cards to places such as Starbucks, In-N-Out, Raising Cane’s, or Chipotle.

As we reflect on our Lenten call to Return to the Father, we remember that every child deserves a home that mirrors His love and protection. The mission of Orange County Children and Family Services to strengthen and stabilize families reflects this same commitment, helping ensure children grow up safe, secure, and nurtured.

For questions or more information, please email Louise Nakamine: [email protected]