Help for event of appreciation for Marines

St. Vincent de Paul is hosting its third annual Event of Appreciation for deserving Marine families from Camp Pendleton on Tuesday, Dec. 15. The event will include dinner and desserts in St. Peter's parish hall, gift bags containing gift cards for each family, and a special visit from Santa for the children.

Please assist us in expressing our appreciation for the sacrifices these Marines and their families make for our safety and security.

Thirty Marine families will be hosted at this event. Want to participate in this expression of support and appreciation? Want to help a young family far from home feel the love? Here's how:

1. Keep all of our Armed Forces in your prayers! And pray that the 30 families at this event experience the joy of Christmas and the warmth, love and appreciation of the St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Community.
2. St. Vincent de Paul has a Marine Christmas fund. Monetary contributions will be distributed equally among the families, who are recommended to us by a Family Readiness Officer at Camp Pendleton Marine Base.

To make a tax deductible monetary donation, please send checks in any amount, made out to SVDP to me, Bill Weber, at 3119 Alta Vista Dr., Fallbrook, CA 92028 or drop off cash or checks at the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store, 520 S. Main Ave., Fallbrook; either way, please write "Marine Christmas" in the memo line.

For more information, contact me at (760) 822-3949 or email [email protected].

Bill Weber President St. Vincent de Paul