CATHOLIC CHARITIES DAY OF GIVING IS A SUCCESS

                Two weeks ago St. Louis participated in a second collection for Catholic Charities toward the Day of Giving which was Friday, June 8th. All contributions credited on that day were doubled by a generous anonymous donor who was willing to match gifts up to $50,000. In the meantime, a second anonymous donor came forward offering another matching gift of $50,000 for the Catholic Charities Day of Giving.

                Sr. Mary McCarrick, the diocesan Director of Catholic Charities has announced that the Day of Giving was very successful. In just one day donors like you contributed $309,075 in support of Catholic Charities! In addition, the $100,000 in matching funds from our two anonymous donors increased the Day of Giving total to $409,075! St. Louis is proud to have been able to assist this effort by contributing another $841 on top of what you have already done. Thank you very much.

                From Sr. Mary: “To all of you who heard our need and responded with incredible generosity on Friday. You demonstrated your “love of neighbor” through the donations made online, by phone call and even in person. Your gift spreads hope to our neighbors.”

                St. Louis Church, thanks to our parishioners and friends, has gone over the goal set by Catholic Charities for this year. We as a parish have contributed $117,000 to the 2018 Catholic Charities Appeal. The Appeal continues for another two weeks. They are hopeful of achieving their goal of $11 million dollars. As of now they are at a little over 93% there.

                Please continue to pray for the success of the Catholic Charities Appeal. Thank you for your help with the Appeal especially your extra effort to help out.