"Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus. He exists as certainly as love and generosity and devotion exist.... Alas! how dreary would be the world if there were no Santa Claus." - Francis Pharcellus Church
On Saturday, December 17th at the Vineyard Church on Main Street, there were abundant signs of Christmas spirit through “love, generosity and devotion”. The 23 volunteers from Our Place/Chez Nous hosted a Christmas dinner for the homeless people who visit them throughout the year. The change of venue from the regular location allowed increasing the number of guests from around 100 to 150. The delicious dinner consisted of ham, meatballs, perogies, coleslaw, buns and cake for desert.
The Parish of Our Lady of Victory paid for the dinner as well as donated $5 towards the purchase of a gift for everyone. The present consisted of a warm hat and a pair of gloves that were wrapped in a fleece neck warmer. The material for the neck warmers was provided by St. Charles Parish and they were sewn by volunteers from the St. James - Assiniboia Catholic Women’s League.
A festive atmosphere was created by the Christmas tree and festive music as well as Mr. and Mrs. Santa Clause circulating among the guests.
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