Volunteers join the Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago to distribute gifts to families in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood and beyond at Mission of Our Lady of the Angels, 3808 W. Iowa St., on Dec. 20, 2025. During the Advent season, the mission distributed thousands of coats, hosted a large luncheon for senior citizens featuring Mr. T, had a prayer service and lunch for over 350 people, gave away 160 Christmas trees with stands, lights, ornaments and held a gift give away for around 300 kids. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Aidan Megally loads gifts into a car during the event. Volunteers join the Franciscans of the Eucharist of Chicago to distribute gifts to families in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood and beyond at Mission of Our Lady of the Angels, 3808 W. Iowa St., on Dec. 20, 2025. During the Advent season, the mission distributed thousands of coats, hosted a large luncheon for senior citizens featuring Mr. T, had a prayer service and lunch for over 350 people, gave away 160 Christmas trees with stands, lights, ornaments and held a gift give away for around 300 kids. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Franciscan of the Eucharist of Chicago Sister Jaime Mitchell greets a neighbor during the event. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Franciscan of the Eucharist of Chicago Sister Emily Persicketti examines a bag of gifts that will go to a person in need during the giveaway. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Volunteers from St Ann Parish in Kenosha fill a trunk with food and gifts during the giveaway. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Franciscan postulant Maddy Barr joins volunteers with moving gifts back to the center. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Volunteers cart leftover gifts back into the ministry center following the distribution. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
