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Letters and Most Needed Items for our Troops

Nothing lifts spirits like a letter from home. Write to our Military Men and Women on Sunday, Aug. 18 in the Gym from 8:00am to 12:00pm.


We are also collecting their most needed items including: Slim Jims, Jelly (32 oz. or less; NO Glass), Mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, (Individual Packets), Crackers (1# box or less), Toilet Paper, Cereal Bars, Gently used magazines/books, Foot Powder (20 oz. or less), Body Wash(18 oz. or less), Microwave Popcorn, Anti-itch and antibiotic creams, and Greeting cards. Drop your donations into the collection box in the Commons the Aug. 17/18 weekend. Thank you.


For more information contact Maria Prekop, email maria.prekop@navigant.com or call 312-259-6851, Donna Hoban, email hobans@sbcglobal.net or call 815-254-0622.

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St. Mary Immaculate Parish is located at 15629 S. Route 59 in Plainfield. For more information, visit www.smip.org or call 815-436-2651.

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