Magi Ministry
Giving to others as the Magi gave to our Lord
On coming to the house, they saw the child with his Mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshipped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
Matthew 2:11
Thank you to the following who have given a donation to help provide Christmas to those who would go without.
Magi would like to thank all those who helped Magi through donating their talents, time, and gifts. This year we were able to help over 3,600 people!
We would like to give a special thanks to the following groups:
The Men’s Club, St. Paula’s Patrons, Knights of Columbus, and Sisters in Christ
Gifts given in honor of:
Angela Allain | Jeffery Allain | Joseph Allain | James Allain
Aurora V. Garza
Mary Lou Veitenheimer
Victor Flores and Carmen Camacho
Jesus and The Holy Family
Xochitl, Sofia, Liliana & Baby Lopez
Birona Aswad
H. Carson's Grandchildren
Magi Family
Gifts Given in Memory Of:
John and Ann Polcari, Delores Herubin
Joseph and Wilda Castro
Margarito and Esther Sandoval
Frank and Toni
James Sauer
Maria Auxiliadora Blandon
Dolores Anstett
Rosa and Marion
Kirk Fanning
John Schott
George Stowers
Dolores Russell
Lee and Betty Wells, Norris Rudon
Thomas Mack
Gilbert and Severina D'souza
Shivshankar and Gauri Mukherjee
Michelle Miller
Joyce Dupre LaCaze
June Whittington
Linda Werner
Kelly Bassi Dowling
Mary & Ken Imy
Howard Feterly
Carlos Cavanna
Tom Caps
Olivia Stokowski
Bertha Calvillo
Leela Chowattukunnel
Clair Woertendyke & Connie Woertendyke Gallegos
Frank & Colette DeAngelis
Marie Savaglio
Denny Muldoon
Renee Springer
Timothy Russell
Harold and Ann Tipton
Howard and Lilian Rarick
Fernando Famoso
Nikolas Cole
David Nicklaw
Colleen Shannon and Grace Lamb
Doris & Ray Stepanek
Bill Johnson
Vincent Renda
Clemmie and Frank Tabor
Deceased family members of E. Higgins
Harold Novin
Sylvester Rychlinski
Shirley J Looney
Ralph and Gloria Bohrer
Joseph Coleman
Margaret & Bill Howe
Howard Grover
Parents and Father in law of J. Vettimattam
Lissy Abraham and Paul Maliakal
Claire McElroy
L. Edward Irwin
M/M JJ Jones
Russo Family
Alicia Calderon Lopez
Rose Ostrovich
Xavier Garza
The Allen & Gast Parents
Alfred Suarez
Chris Fox
Carlos Cavanna
Joe & Ginger Kozusko
Ralph & Judy Vuono
Everett Wilson
Elizabeth Meier
Michael Allain
Joshua Faber
Stephen "Bill" Clark
Noble and Gloria Hartman
Jeremy Bookout
Tim Nollen
Michael Allain and Kelly Bassi Dowling
Christine Santos and Robert Allan
Susanne Nachazel
Leo & Bertha Sanchez
Summers and Scoma Family
Allen & Gast Families
Suzanne Allain
Austin Salyer
Avelino Losada
Toni & Frank O'Donnell
Maria John
Kirk and Jon Honold
John "Jack" Papa Moser
Robert D Stirling
About Magi Ministry
St. Ann Magi Ministry provides gifts to those in our community who would not otherwise have a gift at Christmas. Through Magi, we fulfill the parish mission to love God completely, love others unconditionally, and make disciples intentionally.
Magi started over 30 years ago by giving just 100 gifts to people who would have gone without at Christmas. The ministry has been embraced and grown to be a very important part of our parish’s Christmas. Together, we will provide over 3,400 children, seniors, the ill, seminarians, and families receive what is most likely their only Christmas gifts through the generosity of our parish members.
Magi has been a wonderful Christmas tradition for many families to select the ornament that means something to them.
Starting the weekend before Thanksgiving, we will have ornaments with gift requests from children in our St. Ann community, the residents of Hillcrest and Ewing Houses, as well as the children from Blessed Sacrament available in the Narthex.
For the remaining gifts the Magi Ministry provides, we will need your financial donations to purchase the requested items from the agencies we serve.
A Few Things About
Each Magi Gift:
This gift is a blessing. It is treasured and special. For many, it is the only gift they will receive. Each individual - or their parent - provides us with requested items. Magi provides us the opportunity to be like Christ. We want the recipients to feel the love of Christ and know they are heard in their requests.
Return unwrapped gifts to Mass by December 8. We will have collection bins at each of the entrances. Gift bags and wrapping paper are great, but please do not wrap the gifts. The final day to return the unwrapped gifts will be December 8, 2024, by 7 pm.
A donation is a great Christmas gift too! You can give in honor or in memory of someone. The donations will be used to purchase gifts for other agencies as well as gifts not returned.
For questions on a gift tag, please call (972) 304-8545 ext. 1880 and leave a message. Someone will return your call within 24 hours.
WHAT CAN YOU DO?
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Give a Gift
You can bless the those who are struggling. Select Magi ornaments on trees in the Narthex that you/your family can pray over and provide the requested gift(s).
Please return all gifts by 7PM on December 8.
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Volunteer
We need hundreds of volunteers every year to make Magi happen. Please consider volunteering for one of the following below.
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Make a Monetary Donation
Many gifts will need to be purchased. We suggest $40-50 per person or $200 or more to support an entire family. Donations may be made “in honor” or “in memory of” someone you love.
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Pray For Us and Who We Serve
We hope you will join us in praying for the people that are served through Magi. We also ask for your prayers for Magi to reach our financial goal. We pray for you and your family in the spirit of the Magi.