The Angel Tree is a long-standing tradition at Lumen Christi, which ensures that those who are experiencing poverty are able to provide a meaningful Christmas celebration for their children. This year's Angel Tree will benefit the Kinship Community Food Center, Christ Child Society, & Ladies of Charity Clothing Center.
Parishioners volunteer to be “an Angel” by taking an angel tag off the Christmas tree in the narthex. The angel has a person's age & sex listed for a gift item to be purchased. The gift is returned by December 14, unwrapped, to the parish's north entrance with the angel tag attached.
Please keep in mind that these gifts benefit predominantly African-American, Afro-Caribbean, and Hispanic populations, so please consider a culturally sensitive gift.
Gift Distribution
The gift distribution will take place on Saturday, December 19. (Note: this year’s set up will take place on Friday, December 18.) Click below to sign up to help with distribution and other materials needed!
Examples include LEGO/STEM and Magna-Tiles, arts & crafts including crochet/knitting & bracelet making or paints, science kits, educational cards/puzzles strategy games, and series books for the older children.
Casual clothing = leggings, sweats/joggers, Tshirts/tops long or short sleeves, sweatshirts, fleece