At the request of the President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, we are holding a special collection next weekend (Sept 6/7, 2025) to bring relief to the terrible suffering of Christians and other innocent victims of violence in Gaza and surrounding areas. In his letter, Archbishop Timothy Broglio echoes Pope Leo XIV’s words that “Gaza is starving.” Please consider a generous donation. All funds collected will be divided between the Catholic Near East Welfare Association and Catholic Relief Services, both of which are providing vital humanitarian and medical relief. If writing a check, please make it payable to the parish and we will send one check to the Diocese for Gaza Relief.