We will be making blessing bags again at St. Thomas Becket the weekend of November 7 and 8 after all masses. Assembling blessing bags is a highly impactful community project that offers direct support and a sense of dignity to unhoused individuals. These care packages—typically packed into gallon-sized zip-top bags combine daily essentials like thick socks, snacks, and travel-sized personal hygiene products. By keeping a few of these bags in your car, you can provide immediate physical relief while sending a compassionate message that every member of the community is valued and not forgotten. Other blessing bags will be donated to Higher Ground in St. Paul. Please bring these items by Thursday, November 5. Thank you for your donations.  

Last name beginning with: (Travel size for all items please- the items need to fit in a gallon zip lock bag) 

A-C protein bars or beef jerky sticks, hot chocolate packets 

D-F knit/slim gloves to fit in gallon size plastic bag 

G-H shampoo-soap or body wash 

I-L deodorant-lotion 

M-N warm winter socks-adult large 

O-R hand warmers 

S hand sanitizers or small wipes for hand washing 

T-Z toothpaste-chapstick