Thanksgiving Basket Instructions and Sign-Up Form
Welcome! Below you will find the instructions for assembling a Thanksgiving Basket as well as the online registration form. Please fill out the online registration form for count purposes.
Instructions
1. Purchase the following items:
- 1 (64 oz.) bottle of fruit juice
- 2 cans of corn or 2 cans of green beans
- 1 can of cranberry sauce
- 2 boxes (no bags) of a one-step turkey stuffing mix
- 2 cans of mixed fruit
- 2 boxes of instant mashed potatoes
- 2 jars ready-made turkey gravy
- 1 disposable small turkey roasting pan
- $25 CUB gift card (in the basket)
- Decorated cardboard box, tote, or laundry basket
2. Decorate:
- A box or laundry basket with anything that would make it look colorful and festive. Ideas: construction paper, wrapping paper, stickers, writing (Happy Thanksgiving, God Bless You, etc.) on the box. Get creative to make a bright colorful basket and have fun with your family and/or friends!
3. Thanksgiving Card:
- Make or purchase a Thanksgiving greeting card. Nothing fancy- just have fun. This could be a great activity for the little ones!!
4. Putting it all Together:
- Place all the items on the list above in the box, with the gift card in the Thanksgiving card envelope. Please include a sheet of paper with your family name in the box for registration purposes only.
5. Pray:
- Pray for the family receiving the basket.
6. Drop-off box at Parish:
- Baskets may be turned in at all Masses the weekend of November 16 and 17 or brought to the Parish Office between now and November 18. Parish Office hours are M-Th, 9:00am-4:00pm, F, 9:00am-1:00pm.
For more information, contact Janet Gorshe, 952-890-0045, ext. 234, jgorshe@mmotc.org