December 7, 2022 at 7:42 p.m.
CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE
VARIETY
Rosaries and medals
Nothing protects your loved ones better this Christmas season than a rosary or a miraculous medal. A variety of both are available in different sizes, colors and styles at Zephania 2:3 Divine Mercy store (17 Saratoga Ave., South Glens Falls) and W.B. O’Connor’s Catholic Goods (897 New Loudon Road, Latham). Give two gifts in one with a purchase for your loved one that also goes toward helping local, small businesses in the Albany Diocese!
Chapel veils
Did you know Chapel veils are making a comeback? Do not miss out on the chance to get a veil for the New Year! Veils are available online at www.amazon.com (view here) starting at $7.99.
Catholic phone cases
Nobody wants an ordinary phone case, and these Catholic cases are far from it. Designed by an Italian-based artist, ADMG, each case offers a beautiful depiction of various saints and holy figures, such as the Virgin Mary standing among flowers, St. Michael the Archangel fighting in battle, or St. Francis of Assisi petting a crowd of animals. Prices start at $25.03 and are available on the artist’s shop page at RedBubble.com (view here.)
Catholic Coffee K-Cups
They are your favorite Catholic Coffee beans, now in K-Cups! Makes a perfect stocking stuffer to use at your home or office Keurig. K-Cups are available in all of Catholic Coffee’s standard roasts: Saint Nicholas’ Christmas Blend, St. Patrick’s Irish Cream Roast, St. Joan of Arc French Roast, and more. Decaf and espresso K-Cups are available. Priced at $14.95 for a pack of 12 K-Cups. To purchase, visit www.catholiccoffee.com (view here.)
Liturgical 2023 Calendar
Get your loved ones on schedule for the New Year with a Catholic-themed calendar. Made by the Catholic Company, this pastel-styled calendar is simple, organized and beautifully designed. Includes a monthly devotional of the Catholic Church and prayer, and lists all the Saints’ feast days and Holy Days of obligation. Priced at $24.95 and available for purchase at www.catholiccompany.com (view here.)
ACTS OF SERVICE
Volunteer opportunities at food pantries
As the winter months grow colder, so does the need of those struggling. Give the gift of time to a local charity or food pantry this holiday season. Volunteer opportunities are available at local Catholic Charities’ food pantries to help combat the increase in clients. For information on volunteering, visit www.ccrcda.org/give-help.
Donate to local blood drive
Did you know someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds, and most of us will need blood in our lifetime? Give the gift of life this Christmas season and donate blood at a local drive. Upcoming blood drives in the Albany Diocese include:
Saturday, Dec. 10: Christ the King Church (20 Sumter Ave., Albany) from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Register at www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: churchchristking.
Wednesday, Dec. 14: The Pastoral Center (40 N. Main Ave., Albany) from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. in rooms 1 and 2. To schedule an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood.org and enter the sponsor code: AlbanyDiocese.
Donate in a loved one’s memory
Give a donation to a local or national charity in memory of a lost loved one through Global Giving. The national non-profit allows you to make a tax-deductible donation to any project on Global Giving in honor or in memory of someone to show how much you care while making the world a better place. To donate, visit Global Giving’s website: www.globalgiving.org/gifts/inhonor.
TOYS/GAMES
The Chosen DVD box set
This 6-disc special anniversary edition of The Chosen features insider facts and biblical insights while you watch the show, multiple behind-the-scenes videos, character and cast biographies and interviews, and hours of bonus content. Priced at $53 and available at www.amazon.com (view here.)
The Catholic Card Game
What was the 11th Commandment about? Being in the friend-zone. Silly answers like these and more can be found in this prompt and answer game; a hilarious, Catholic take based on the popular card game, Apples to Apples. Great for adults, teens or busing to Catholic conferences. Priced at $39.95 and available for purchase at www.catholiccardgame.com.
Galilee Boat and Apostles Playset
This boat and playset encourages hands-on play and imagination and includes 14 toy figurines of Jesus with the 12 Apostles, plus Mathias. Priced at $35.95 and available at www.catholiccompany.com (view here.)
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