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Dear Parishioners,
As many of you may know, every year just before Christmas I ask all wage-earning parishioners to make a concerted effort to increase their contribution toward the Christmas Collection since the 15% Archdiocesan Offertory Tax is only applied to Sunday collections.
The Christmas Collection always brings a much-welcomed boost to our parish budget because when Christmas falls on a weekday – which is most of the time – the collection is “tax-free” - 100% stays with the parish!
For this reason, I am hoping that as many of us as possible will take full advantage of this opportunity to bolster our parish’s revenue which in turn helps our Faith Community to more generously give of ourselves to others through our multiple parish ministries!
So, this Christmas please be sure to use your CHRISTMAS ENVELOPE not only when you attend Mass on the 24th or 25th but anytime during the “12 Days of Christmas” and well into January. Please consider giving at least a $100 offering in your Christmas Envelope this year and for those who have the means – significantly more!
You can also make an offering online by clicking on the Christmas Offering button below. Note that there is 2.2% fee if you use a credit card but no fee if your donation comes directly from your bank account.
Finally, please know that I am truly grateful for your love for this parish and for your generous commitment to support our God-given mission to give bold witness to Jesus the Light of the World – a Light that will always overcome the darkness!
Have a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year!
Rev. Patrick A. Smith
Pastor