Advent Giving Tree

Our annual Advent Giving Tree has returned and is set up in the side aisle close to the altar of Saint Joseph on the northside of the church! It includes ornaments for local Catholic communities and parish families. Can we count on your support again this year?

To participate in person: Take one or more ornaments from the tree after Mass. Each ornament lists a child or community and their requested gift or gift card. Return your gifts and ornaments (so we can identify the recipients) by Sunday, December 6, 2026, the Second Sunday of Advent. You can bring your wrapped gifts or gift cards (in an envelope) to a Sacristan, Cathedral staff member, or drop them off at the Rectory office (1723 Race Street). Early returns help ensure the gifts and gift cards reach families and communities in time for Christmas! Please do not leave your presents under the tree!

To participate online: You can donate on the Cathedral webpage, by clicking on the “DONATE” button, and giving through the Giving Tree Fund. Your donation will be used to help purchase gifts and gift cards on our ornaments. This is a very easy way to participate! Online giving is also a great way to invite your friends and family all over the country to help support the Cathedral Parish’s Advent Giving Tree too!

If you have questions, please reach out to Jonathan in the Rectory office (215-561-1313). Thank you for your continued generosity and support of this beautiful ministry!

For the families, take one or more ornaments and bring them and the gift cards to Mass as well, or you may use our online giving platform (via the DONATE button on our website).  Because of the high cost of everything, we recommend allowing at least $50 per child if you can do that.  We will use the funds to purchase Target, Walmart, or Visa gift cards. 

You may use this link to access the account (or go to our website):
https://www.osvhub.com/cathedralofsspeterpaul/giving/funds/giving-tree

PLEASE SEND YOUR DONATIONS OR BRING THE GIFTS BEFORE THE SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT,
DECEMBER 8!
If you have questions, please email Sr. Mary Raphael, Outreach Coordinator at the Rectory ([email protected]) 

Thank you so much – GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!