Advent Collection Drive Set for December 12 and 13 at St Augustine Church Parking Lot

South San Francisco, CA  December 9, 2020 Submitted by Rita Liu

The Hospitality Ministry of St. Augustine and the Knights of Columbus Council 9714 are sponsoring an Advent Collection Drive this weekend – December 12 & 13. Winter Season is underway, a time where people who are less fortunate and those experiencing homelessness will be most affected. This community-wide stewardship project will benefit our brothers and sisters who are in need during this pandemic.  We have partnered with St. Vincent de Paul (San Mateo District), the Safe Harbor Shelter (SSF, CA), and the Feeding the Homeless Ministry of St. Augustine, which provides assistance to the Missionaries of Charity Gift Of Love (Pacifica, CA).

“Stewardship is living a grateful and generous lifestyle in gratitude for all that God has given us.”  Come and take part in this Advent Collection Drive this weekend Dec 12 &13 at St. Augustine Church Lower Parking Lot.  Saturday, Dec 12: Drop off donations before the 10:00 AM Mass and 4:30 PM Mass; Sunday, December 13: Drop off donations anytime between 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. *EDIT: Address is 3700 Callan Blvd, South San Francisco, CA 94080

Due to Covid-19, we are able to accept NEW In-kind items ONLY.  Monetary donations are greatly appreciated. Please make checks payable to Knights of Columbus 9714, memo: Advent Collection Drive. Suggested items: warm socks, gloves, scarves, beanies, coats, blankets, unisex jogging tops and bottoms, underwears, etc.  Hygiene items: toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, shaving cream and razor, wet wipes, bar soap, etc.  We thank you for your stewardship and generosity in helping those who are in need during this pandemic.  For Questions, please contact Sean Berber at 415-638-7080 or GK Ren Luna at (650) 444-3326.