This is the weekend to share in the extraordinary ministry of St. Francis House through our Lenten Gift! Our Gift brings the Gospel alive –
“…for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you clothed me…” (Matthew 25:34-40)
Once again, this is our opportunity, as individuals and as a community to respond to the need before us and ease the suffering of the homeless. Over the years, we have tried to direct our Lenten Gift to an immediate, urgent situation, and this iswhat exists now at St. Francis House. The needs there can seem overwhelming. However, we can remind ourselves of the words and spirit of another heroic relief worker –
“Some people find God in church, others in nature, still others in love. I find God in suffering.”
At St. John Parish, most of us are fortunate enough to have experienced the first three more than many people do. This is another opportunity to find God in our suffering brothers and sisters at the other end of Route 9. Now is the time!
At Masses this Weekend: Please give generously to our Special Second Collection at all Masses during the weekend of March 21-22. (Checks can be made payable to “St. John Parish”; we will total all funds and send one check to St. Francis House.)
By Mail or at the Office: Donations can be mailed to the Office or dropped off weekdays during regular business hours (9 Glen Rd., Wellesley, MA 02481)
Online via ParishPay: Click this link and choose 2015 Lenten Gift (Please Note: you do not need to be a regular ParishPay user to donate online – anyone can make a secure, one-time donation with a credit card. No need to set up an account – just click Start Giving!)
For more information on St. Francis House and our Gift, please visit our 2015 Parish Lenten Gift page: St. Francis House – A House of Grace
Small yet strong in the love of God, like Saint Francis of Assisi, all of us, as Christians, are called to watch over and protect the fragile world in which we live, and all its peoples.(Pope Francis)
