numbers in Report & Canticle

2017 Annual Report in Canticle Newsletter August 

"When we attend to the needs of those in want, we give them what is theirs, not ours. More than performing works of mercy, we are paying a debt of justice." Catechism of the Catholic Church 2446 

Outreach to the vulnerable in our community is central to the Christian way of life. St. Francis Parish sponsors many service opportunities to assist those in need in our local community and beyond. New leaders stepped forward this year to coordinate the bi-annual service week at Alpha House (for families), as well as our parish Elizabeth Ministry that provides temporary help to those experiencing a life-changing event. 

Here again a new parish center will allow us to expand our outreach ministries and/or services to welcome and care for the needs of the vulnerable, strangers, homeless, hungry, thirsty, and ill members of our greater community. 

The 2017 Lenten giving for the Diocese of Kottapuram in India was: $12,7565.85 and the bishop there has contacted Fr. James to express his gratitude for our generosity. 

Likewise our Holy Week collection for the Christian Communities in the Middle East raised $9,286.00 to assist our brothers and sisters in this time of turmoil and difficulty. 

Our three food drives collected and delivered 1,545 bags of food.