Holy Family Catholic Church & School

These words of Pope Francis strike a chord as we approach the Father’s Day Collection for Diocesan Infirmed and Elderly Priests on June 19-20 in parishes throughout the diocese. This annual collection helps meet the needs of our elderly, infirmed and retired diocesan priests, especially those who have extraordinary medical expenses beyond what insurance can cover. 
“It helps out with unusual expenses that a priest might encounter, like a huge dental bill or a hearing aid,” said Father John Balluff, episcopal vicar for clergy for the diocese.
This second collection also helps to pay for repairs at the St. John Vianney Villa Priest Retirement Home in Naperville, an assisted living facility for retired priests. But we all know that few priests really retire, as they often fill in for a pastor who becomes sick or goes on sabbatical. They also celebrate daily and weekend Masses, hear confessions, perform funerals, celebrate weddings and anoint the sick.
 
Let’s give generously to this second collection on Father’s Day weekend: https://www.givecentral.org/scfd21

The Peter’s Pence Collection occurs yearly on the Sunday closest to June 29, the Solemnity of Saints Peter & Paul, as a sign that Catholics around the world are joined together in support of the Holy Father.
 
A Tradition of Support for the Holy Father
Support for such papal efforts has its roots in the scriptural message to take care of the poor and is an expression of unity with the Holy Father. Peter’s Pence expresses this unity in two ways: through the ongoing activities of the Holy See and through the charitable works of the Holy Father on behalf of those most in need.

Thank you for donating on the weekend of June 26-27 or online at https://www.givecentral.org/scpp21-v2