COATS FOR KIDS PROGRAM APPEAL
NOVEMBER 11th and 12th

There are many local families struggling to clothe their children in warm winter jackets this year. For the past eight years, The Knights of Columbus from Resurrection Council, working in conjunction with Sister Rosa Dolores Rodriquez, founder of Casa de la Cultura in Pajaro, have provided new winter jackets each year for as many as 525 children, living far below the poverty level. You will have the opportunity to meet Sr. Rosa at the 10:15 AM Mass on November 12th.

These jackets will be distributed to the children at the annual Christmas Party that Sister Rosa will hold for them and their families on December 19th. Sister Rosa is begging for these jackets, as the need is even more critical than the last few years, when the Knights helped her with them. Even more of a demand exists for the families that were impacted by the devastating flood of the town of Pajaro back in March. For many of the children, the gift received at Sister RosaRosa's Christmas party is the only one they will get for Christmas. Many of the parents were out of work due to COVID-19 so Christmas wonRosa'st happen unless we help Sister Rosa make it happen for those children.

Columbia Sportswear has made a wonderful assortment of new childrenRosa'ss jackets available in all different styles, colors, and sizes for the Knights to purchase at 50% below their regular wholesale cost, at $25-30 each, including freight. These same jackets sell in the stores for $70-$80.

This year, three Anonymous Donors have contributed $9000.00 in cash to the Knights with the understanding that it must be matched, or the money returned. We must not let that happen since Sister Rosa is counting on us. Knights are at the table as you exit the church to accept and process donations of Cash, Check, Credit or Debit Cards. You can donate online at www.kofc9580.org/coats-for-kids/ or checks, made payable to the "Knights of Columbus" "Coats for Kids", can be mailed to "Knights of Columbus PO Box 2322 Aptos, CA 95001-2322". Cash or checks will be accepted by appointment by calling Larry Young at 831-818-5083. This information can be found in the E-Bulletin.

On behalf of Sister Rosa, affectionately known as "The Mother Teresa of the Pajaro Valley", the Knights thank you sincerely, in advance, for your help.

Photos from the Distribution in December 2019