Christ in Christmas seeks help

    The Christ in Christmas Committee, which places billboards across the Archdiocese of New Orleans as a reminder to the public to “Keep Christ in Christmas,” is seeking group, individual and business sponsors to expand its message.
    The cost of sponsoring a billboard is $400. Churches, schools, organizations, businesses and individuals may sponsor an entire billboard or send tax-deductible donations of any amount to help defray the costs of the program.
    For more information, contact Stephen F. Hart, chairman of the Christ in Christmas Committee, 123 Iroquois Dr., Abita Springs, LA  70420; phone (504) 615-1303.
    In conjunction with the “Keep Christ in Christmas” program, the Clarion Herald, the Office of Catholic Schools and the Council of Catholic School Cooperative Clubs are sponsoring an essay, poetry and poster contest for students in Catholic elementary and high schools. Principals should submit winning entries only to the Office of Catholic Schools by Nov. 8.
    The Christ in Christmas Committee also is sponsoring an essay, poetry and poster contest for students enrolled in parish CCD classes. For more information on this contest, contact Lisa Thriffiley at [email protected] or call 296-3533. The deadline is Nov. 8.
    Winning entries from both Catholic school and CCD students will appear in the Dec. 21 issue of the Clarion Herald.