Dear Parishioners,

 

A sincere thank you to all who helped make last Sunday’s Baby Shower a success. Your generosity, both material and financial, will go a long way to help less fortunate expectant mothers to have happy, healthy children. I extend a special recognition to the members of our Pro-Life Committee who sponsor this, and who do so much to remind us of the sanctity of human life, from conception to natural death.

 

One of the recipients of your generosity is a center called Mercy House. This is run by the Archdiocese and is specially charged to assist women, children and families who are suffering in any way. Their work is miraculous and if you ever get the opportunity to learn more about this program, I know you will be truly impressed.

 

It is the plan to open one of these Mercy Houses in each of the four counties of the Archdiocese. Presently there are three operating, Bergen County will be coming shortly. The Union County facility is located right here in Elizabeth at Immaculate Heart of Mary/St. Patrick’s Church on Court Street. How wonderful that we can refer people from our own city to the many ministries that this place offers. If you, or anyone you know, is in need of their family services, please just ask and we will gladly give you instructions. Please keep this place, and all the dedicated volunteers who serve there, in your prayers. They are sorely needed.

 

Also, a word of thanks to all who regularly support Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese by using the bins located in our parking lot. Fr. Jim can tell you much more about the good that is done because of your donations and contributions, and how many people are directly helped through your concern. Catholic Charities is the largest social service provider in the entire State of New Jersey, and it is encouraging to know how much your ongoing assistance makes this happen.

 

Fr. Armand