We received the final numbers from the Catholic Charities Appeal Office last Friday. As I mentioned at the Masses this past weekend, the extraordinary generosity of the good folks here at St. Mary’s was demonstrated once again in dramatic fashion. For the first time in the history of the Diocese, a parish raised more than $200,000.00 - and that parish was ours! We collected $204,255.40 from 683 parishioners - an extraordinary amount! Of that number, 212 were able to increase their donations, 18 returned as donors, and 69 were new. On behalf of the thousands of people who will be assisted in the coming year because of your generosity, I offer my profound thanks and prayers. The generosity of our parishioners is unequaled! Thank you!