JESSE TREE
Thank you!
It is with deep gratitude and joy that we announce the conclusion of our Jesse Tree ministry for the Advent 2024 season. Your incredible generosity has surpassed last year's contributions-- 4,974 items and $14,625 worth of financial contributions in support of 11 organizations. Amazing! From toys and clothing to gift cards and financial contributions, you’ve helped brighten the Christmas season for so many men, women, and children who would have otherwise gone without.
A special thank you goes to all our volunteers and especially the Jesse Tree Planning Committee for their dedication and hard work: Helen Wargel, Aylice Toohey, Julia Keller, Heather Kracik and Colleen Jones.
Thank you for making this year’s effort a success and for helping us share the spirit of Christmas by bringing joy and support to those in need! Your generosity truly embodies the spirit of Saint Clement and our shared calling to serve one another in Christ’s name.
What is Jesse Tree?
Jesse Tree is a ministry in conjunction with Advent that provides parishioners an opportunity to support 11 local organizations with clothing, toys, gift cards, and other needed items in the spirit of Christmas giving.
In 2023, Saint Clement parishioners generously contributed over 4,000 gift items and over $10,000 in gift cards and financial contributions to our Jesse Tree partners!
Partner Organizations
Jesse Tree 2024 will support the following organizations:
H.O.M.E. (Housing Opportunities & Maintenance for the Elderly)
House of the Good Shepherd (ministry of Catholic Charities)
Immigration Ministry (A ministry of the Archdiocese of Chicago's Office for Human Dignity & Solidarity)
The needs around Christmas are always great. We are so grateful for the generosity from our Saint Clement family to make the holidays joyful and hopeful for those we serve. Thank you also to our amazing volunteers who help make this special ministry possible! THANK YOU!
Questions
If you have any questions, please contact parish staff member Christa Kingsley, Manager of Social Justice & Outreach.
PLEASE NOTE: All of our volunteer slots have been filled for this year. If you’re interested in joining the Jesse Tree team for next year, please contact Julia Keller.