Ashadeep Advent Giving Tree 2025

Again, as in past years during Advent, we focus our thoughts and giving on the children of Ashadeep Centre for the Differently Abled in North India. This year again, we will have the Ashadeep Giving Tree during the four Sundays of Advent.

Last year your generous donations along with other donors, raised $25,000 to provide equipment for physiotherapy, occupational therapy and a sensory room for the physically and mentally challenged children.

This year the need is for a Braille lab and a Sensory Garden. As Fr. Baiju the priest who is developing facilities for the disabled children tells us:

Establishing a Braille Lab for visually impaired children is a commendable initiative that can significantly enhance their literacy and independence. Sensory gardens engage all five senses – sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste – providing a rich environment for children to explore and interact with.

During Advent there will be a photo display at the back of the church showing the newly equipped physiotherapy and sensory rooms at Ashadeep, which you funded and also photos and videos on the parish website. 

The tree is set up at the back of the church for all of Advent. As usual, it will be decorated with small gifts. Instead of buying a gift for someone (who may not need it!) you can donate in their name and take an ornament to give as representative of the gift. All money goes directly to support the children of Ashadeep.

There will be envelopes in which you can place your donation, cheque or cash, and these can be placed in the boxes at the back of the church or in the collection during Mass. 

THANK YOU for your ongoing generosity in supporting Ashadeep for the last 17 years. The children and priests at Ashadeep are grateful for your support and keep the parishioners of St. Patrick’s continually in their prayers...