In last Sunday's homily, Deacon John spoke of the importance of "caring for someone first, before teaching him." We do that here in the parish and in the community in a number of ways including our parish groups and the Knights of Columbus, as well as our Helping Hands Ministry, our Disaster Relief Team, and our Family Assistance Committee. Please look in the bulletin on the summary of what our fiscal year care for families in the community who were in need. I think you would agree with me that we can sometimes care for people and teach them at the same time.
We have set aside $15,000 this fiscal year from the stewardship you give to help people in a caring way when serious and/or emergency needs arise. If you wish to add to this fund, you can do so once - or throughout the year. Just indicate on an envelope or check that you wish your donation to go to the "Family Assistance Fund." The committee we have is diligent in making sure that we meet legitimate needs when we are made aware of them and can help. I invite you to read the following letter that was sent by a mother of three children who was cared for in a significant way through our efforts of our "Family Assistance" committee and the funds they had to spend. I hope you will agree with me that this woman was definitely cared for by our parish.
I want to say Thank you to each and every person who has come together to help me in my time of need. I know it took many people to make this possible. I have needed transportation for awhile now to get my children and me to appointments, etc. I am happy to say I have already been able to cross many worries off my long list of things to do. I hope each of you know just how much you have touched my heart with your kind hearts and helping hands. As I followed Mr. Ament back from the dealership, I must have cried for 30 minutes straight. Having people care about my needs told me that I was going to be alright and that things were going to get better. Soon I will begin several long dental appointments. From there, so many things will fall into place for me. Just your one gift of a vehicle to me is actually giving me a whole new start in life!
I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart, and a very special thank you to Tom, Cathy and Marvin who have gone out of their way to make sure I always had a way to my appointments in the last year!
- K.B.
We have set aside $15,000 this fiscal year from the stewardship you give to help people in a caring way when serious and/or emergency needs arise. If you wish to add to this fund, you can do so once - or throughout the year. Just indicate on an envelope or check that you wish your donation to go to the "Family Assistance Fund." The committee we have is diligent in making sure that we meet legitimate needs when we are made aware of them and can help. I invite you to read the following letter that was sent by a mother of three children who was cared for in a significant way through our efforts of our "Family Assistance" committee and the funds they had to spend. I hope you will agree with me that this woman was definitely cared for by our parish.
I want to say Thank you to each and every person who has come together to help me in my time of need. I know it took many people to make this possible. I have needed transportation for awhile now to get my children and me to appointments, etc. I am happy to say I have already been able to cross many worries off my long list of things to do. I hope each of you know just how much you have touched my heart with your kind hearts and helping hands. As I followed Mr. Ament back from the dealership, I must have cried for 30 minutes straight. Having people care about my needs told me that I was going to be alright and that things were going to get better. Soon I will begin several long dental appointments. From there, so many things will fall into place for me. Just your one gift of a vehicle to me is actually giving me a whole new start in life!
I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart, and a very special thank you to Tom, Cathy and Marvin who have gone out of their way to make sure I always had a way to my appointments in the last year!
- K.B.