Christmas Thanks: We wish to thank all who assisted with decorating the church, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, lectors, servers, hospitality ministers, music ministers, Father Scott, Father Murphy, and Deacon Gerry for sharing your time and talent with our parish. Your efforts made our Christmas liturgies and environment beautiful and spiritual. We also thank those who made contributions to the Giving Tree program, Toys for Tots, and Catholic Charities.

Retired Religious: Religious sisters have the greatest life expectancy of any occupational group in America (most women attributing this to the fact that they don’t have to live with men). Thank you for helping with the medical needs of these women who have given their lives to helping others.

Year-End Giving: Many people make extra contributions at year-end, and we suggest that you consider a donation to the 2010 Catholic Service Appeal or to Building a Future of Hope. To those who have already contributed, we thank you for your generosity. Every gift makes a difference to those being served by the local Church.

Your 2011 Stewardship Envelopes: We have labeled your envelopes, and they are on a table beside the loft stairs. Please pick yours up and notify Diane Black if you don’t have a box or if there are corrections to be made. Cash contributions can not be claimed for tax purposes unless you use envelopes—that means that state and federal governments are taxing your contributions unless you use checks or envelopes. We appreciate your generosity.