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News Release

December 6, 2002

OPENING MASS FOR OPERATION SANTA CLAUS


Teen members of Operation Santa Claus will gather for the opening Mass of the Operation Santa Claus Toy Drive. Operation Santa Claus is the non-denominational toy drive sponsored by the Archdiocesan Office for Youth and Young Adults. The Mass is on

Sunday, December 8, 2002
10:00 a.m.
Operation Santa Claus Wrapping Center
1818 Market Street
7th Floor
Philadelphia


Reverend Paul Drssler, Young Adult Ministry Coordinator, is the celebrant and homilist

Since 1967, the Youth Office of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has served as the connecting link between fortunate and less fortunate children through Operation Santa Claus. During the wonderful season of Christmas, toys are distributed to over 10,000 children from struggling families throughout the Philadelphia area.

For more information on how you can assist Operation San ta Claus, please call 610-649-9476.

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Contact
Marie Kelly
Associate Director
215-587-3747

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