Troops, veterans and their families come together to show support…
Helping Our Heroes, a non-profit community-based organization, is hosting a Catholic mass to bless and support troops who are heading to Afghanistan before the holiday season. Our Lady of Perpetual Help School will present the special mass to help prepare troops, veterans and family members before the deployment.
Additionally, five private Catholic schools are committing to help the troops while they are away. The five schools involved in this project are Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, St. Thomas, St. Jaamaes, St. Francis Desales, St. Hyacinth, and Notre Dame High School. Students and staff will commit to send care packages and messages to the troops to keep them in high spirits during the holidays.
Local businesses are also committing to help support the troops by pledging donations or shipping costs. Gift boxes will be sent in time for Christmas and again in the spring.
Date and time:
October 19th at 8 a.m., reception to follow in church hall
Location:
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
6686 Streeter Avenue
Riverside, CA 92504
(951) 689-2125
