My Dear Brothers and Sisters:
The cold winds which follow the October rains remind us that winter is returning to Crown Hill and Thanksgiving can't be far away. As you know, one of our wonderful Thanksgiving traditions is the distribution of Food Baskets to those who could not otherwise afford a Thanksgiving Feast.
If you would like to subsidize one or more family meals for Thanksgiving, please drop a check in an envelope marked THANKSGIVING FOOD BASKETS and include it in next week's collection. Your donation will be used exclusively for our Thanksgiving Food Baskets. Thanks, in advance, for your generosity.
And not too long after Thanksgiving is Christmas! Speaking of which, I don't think I've ever told you how much the Cathedral Priests enjoy celebrating Mass twice a month at Saint Mary's Nursing Home at 39 Queen Street, behind the old City Hospital. The remarkable dedication of Katherine Burbank and the other members of Saint Mary's Staff to the Catholic Pastoral Care of these residents is a sight to behold. Indeed, since so many of the residents are religious sisters and brothers, the residents often end up ministering to me!
I mention this holy house because they will be holding a Holiday Fair on next Friday, November 20th, from 10:00am until 4:00pm. There will be tables where you can purchase attic treasures, Chinese raffle tickets, Christmas items (of course!), crafts, food, and baked goods. All proceeds will go to the purchase of Christmas gifts for the residents! Please support this very worthy cause!
Finally, I wanted to share a couple pictures from Cardinal George's luncheon with some of our local business leaders last week. The presence of both Bishop McManus and Bishop Reilly, as well as the Cathedral Children's Choir School was a great treat for all who were present.
I pray the coming week brings many blessings to you and all those you love!
In the Lord,
Monsignor James P. Moroney
