Diocesan Capital Campaign

08-28-2022Weekly ReflectionFr. Michael Straley

I know many of us have forgotten our Diocesan Capital Campaign, Together Let us Go Forth, but it is still collecting pledges. I thank those of you who continue to honor your pledge by sending in your donation to the Diocese. As you may remember, we receive 35% of your donation; it is sent to us twice a year from the money received by the Diocese. I am happy to announce we have just received $13,000 from your donations these past 6 months.

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Be Cautious

08-07-2022Weekly ReflectionFr. Michael Straley

Welcome home for many of you who have been away on vacation; with schools starting it is time to return even if it is hot and humid. Of course, that means that many parish programs and activities are preparing to start as well.

I was in Mexico the last week of July with some students from California visiting Nuestros Pequesnos Hermanos. I was amazed how careful they are in Mexico with the Covid-19 virus. Many of us have become a bit complacent about the virus even as it continues to evolve and spread. Even if you are “vaxed” and “boosted” it is still possible to spread the virus to others.

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