Make Me a Channel of Your Peace

Many of you received letters in January, inviting your support of the 2025 Catholic Charities Annual Appeal. Please pray for the good work of Catholic Charities and make a pledge today. Your donation makes a difference, and helps us serve those individuals who are most in need and most vulnerable. From Matthew’s Gospel: “Whatever you did for the least of these, you did it for me” (Mt 25:40). When we feed the hungry, take care of the sick, and welcome the stranger, we are also serving Jesus himself.

This year’s appeal will take place next weekend in all parishes. Please refer to the insert in this week’s bulletin which includes our parish goal and an overview of the importance of Catholic Charities in our communities. Year after year, our parish reaches or surpasses its goal. Your donation remains appreciated and special care will be taken to use it wisely in providing essential programs and services to people in need throughout all eight counties of the Diocese of Cleveland.

This year’s theme is: “Make me a channel of your peace.” Your support will transform the lives of others, offering dignity, possibilities, and companionship to those who are most vulnerable.

As in the past, an in-pew commitment process will take place next weekend, February 15-16. All who have not received the mailing from Bishop Malesic, or have not had a chance to respond to it, will be asked to consider making a pledge to support the ministries and services provided by Catholic Charities. If you have received the mailing, please respond generously to it. This year, there will be no need to fill out an additional envelope, stating you have already given. In the meantime, you are invited to view stories of inspiration and more information at:

https://www.catholiccommunity.org/support/catholic-charities

God bless you for your care and compassion,

Fr. Terry