Marisa Doyle, a Shelton resident and junior at St. Joseph High School in Trumbull, thought about a way to help students of families who were faced with dress wear costs associated with the sacrament of First Holy Communion.
A plan was put in place and in a matter of a few months, she started “The Communion Closet” at her parish, St. Joseph Church, Shelton.
As a fellow alumni of St. Joseph Elementary School, she realizes how fortunate she was to celebrate and participate in her communion with her classmates and wanted to give back to those that may have a need.
The Communion Closet will offer a variety of communion clothing to boys and girls who will be making their Communion in the spring.
Donations of gently used communion dresses, suits and accessories are now being accepted.
Items can be dropped off or selected from the Communion Closet after all masses, in the Church Hall, 50 Fairmont Place, Shelton.
To arrange a pickup, please contact Marisa Doyle via email at sjcommunioncloset@gmail.com
