St. Mary students in grades 7 through 12 along with dedicated parish and community volunteers recently participated in the annual Christian service projects, Blankets of Hope and Little Dresses for Africa.
Founded in 1994 by St. Mary parishioners, Jozell Rexroat and Shirley Garthe, Blankets of Hope has become a longstanding parish tradition, faithfully continuing its mission of service for more than 30 years.
On February 16 and 17, the St. Mary Church Social Hall was transformed into a bustling sewing center. Organized stations for measuring, cutting, pinning, turning, ironing, and sewing filled the space as volunteers guided students step-bystep through the blanket-making process. The collaborative effort provided hands on learning while reinforcing the values of service, stewardship, and global awareness.
