News Release
December 12, 2006
For the 39th year in a row, teens from across the Archdiocese will be gathering for two straight weeks to collect, sort, wrap and tag toys that will be delivered to over 700 families in need. The students are members of either the Community Service Corps in their Catholic high school or a member of their parish youth ministry. The "elves" will be working on:
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Operation Santa Claus Wrapping Center
1818 Market Street, 17th Floor
Philadelphia
Cardinal Rigali will visit the wrapping center on:
4:15 p.m.
Operation Santa Claus Wrapping Center
1818 Market Street, 17th Floor
Philadelphia
"Elves" from Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast High School, Cardinal O'Hara High School and St. Joseph's Preparatory School will be at the Operation Santa Clause Wrapping Center on Thursday, December 14, 2006.
Operation Santa Clause started in 1967 when 12 Archdiocesan teenagers wanted to help 10 families in need in their area. They dressed up like Santa and his elves and delivered toys to the families. The Archdiocesan tradition grew from that selfless act.
For more information please contact Tricia Manion, Director of the Office for Youth and Young Adults, Archdiocese of Philadelphia at 215-965-4637.
Contact
Meredith Wilson
Communications Specialist
215-587-3747