St. John Brebeuf Parish Project honors veterans

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Father Michael Meany, Pastor of St. John Brebeuf Church, second from right, with members of the group from SJB who delivered 335 care packages filled with toiletries to veterans at Hines VA Hospital Sunday, Nov. 3.

Veterans who have served our country were honored by a group from St. John Brebeuf who delivered 335 care packages filled with toiletries to them at Hines VA Hospital Sunday, Nov. 3.

"We wanted to do something that would be meaningful, both for those in need as well as for our parishioners,” said Parish Council President Ginny Wolff. “Someone mentioned doing a project for veterans, and our group immediately agreed.”

Parish Council member George Miszczyszyn reached out to a contact at the Hines VA Hospital. Since the hospital is always in need of toiletries for veterans, the Parish Council compiled a list of the exact items needed and asked parishioners to create care packages.

"We wish to extend a very heartfelt thank you to all who helped with the Parish Project," said Father Michael Meany, SJB pastor. “From families and individuals who took time to go shopping and fill a bag, to the parish staff who helped get things organized, to our volunteers who helped deliver the items, every part of our parish took part. The kids from Religious Education and from the school even sent beautiful notes for the veterans. We are so grateful for everyone's participation and generosity."

A community landmark since construction in1964, St. John Brebeuf, 8307 N. Harlem Avenue, Niles, has been an integral part of Niles and its surrounding communities for 65 years. For information more information about the parish and its mission, please visit www.sjbrebeuf.org or call 847-966-8145.