Category Archives: Special Collections

Many thanks to all who have contributed to our 2011-2012 Annual Appeal. We are over 98% of our budget. Please consider giving generously this weekend to our Second Collection to achieve our goal!  However, we still need your HELP with the offertory if we are to make our budget. If you can help us bridge the $20,000 gap before June 30, we thank you in advance.  (Click HERE to view details in this week’s Bulletin) Remember, Parish Pay is available for online giving. Thank you all for your support.

On the weekend of March 3-4, our parish will join with the other 287 parishes in the Archdiocese of Boston to participate in the 2012 Catholic Appeal. This annual effort Directly supports the 50 ministries that benefit hundreds of pastoral, charitable and educational programs. This  worthwhile effort is the most effective way for our parish to join in the Church’s universal work of caring for those among us who are in need. At every Mass during Appeal weekend, we will be asked to pledge our support for this year’s Appeal.  Please prayerfully consider how God is calling you to be the Good Samaritan through your support of the Catholic Appeal. For more information about the Catholic Appeal or to make a pledge to our parish campaign, please visit: www.BostonCatholicAppeal.org.

This weekend’s collection will go to support the work of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Boston. This ministry is focused on support of children and families as well as new arrived immigrants in the Archdiocese. Programs include food pantries, residential care for women and children in poverty, substance abuse counseling and assistance with rent and heating oil. Catholic Charities regularly serves over 175,000 people each year. It is focused on direct personal and social support of those in need.