College Alumni Ministry Care Package Schedule

September- Introduction Card

Due: September 12

What: A card with a note introducing yourself

“Hi Taylor! My name is Katie Erskine. I am a part of the College Alumni Ministry at St. Louis and I have been given your name so that I can pray for you throughout the semester! I hope you are settling in well at school and that you are enjoying your classes so far.

If you would like to write back to me, feel free! You can send letters to the CYM Office at 12500 Clarksville Pike Clarksville, MD 21029. If you want to give me your address so I can contact you directly, that is fine, otherwise, the CYM Office will continue to keep it confidential.”

God Bless, Katie Erskine.”

October- Flu Season Care Package

Packaging Date: October 16, 5-6pm in the CYM Room (held before the CAM holy hour). Light dinner provided.

Due: Money and RSVP to packaging due by October 12

What: Care package includes: cough drops, mini tissue pack, Emergen-c packs, 2 bags of tea, Top Ramen soup, pack of disinfectant wipes, travel size hand sanitizer, travel size pack of Tylenol

Cost: $15

November- Thanksgiving Card

Due: November 14

What: Thanksgiving card with a note wishing your student a happy holiday!

December- Christmas Card & Starbucks Gift Card

Due: December 5

What: Christmas card with a note and [optional] Starbucks gift card

Cost: $10 January- Card

Due: January 16

What: Card reminding your student that you are praying for him/ her

February- Card & Gift card

Due: February 13

What: Card with a note and an [optional] subway gift card

Cost: $10

March- From Home Care Package

Packaging Date: March 19, 5-6pm in the CYM Room (held before the CAM holy hour). Light dinner provided.

Due: Money and RSVP to packaging by March 13.

What: Care package includes: Old Bay, St. Louis lanyard, and homemade cookies! Please bring a batch of cookies (no nuts please!) to share in the care packages.

Cost: $20

April- Card

Due: April 10

What: Card with a note wishing your student a Happy Easter and good luck with the end of the year/ finals!