Dear Parishioners

Just a brief word of thanks for your wonderful response to Bishop Bernard’s request for assistance for the children in his diocese in Benin.  Although I realize that it was rather difficult to understand him, you responded generously nonetheless.  As you could grasp what he said, he was talking mainly about the children of his country who are at the greatest risk, the girls especially.  They face physical and sexual abuse, poverty and hunger on a daily basis and a lack of opportunities for education.  Bishop Bernard tries to help all he can but especially the young girls live safe and happy lives.  We Oblates are proud of the work that he does.  We are proud to call him our Oblate brother.  Gesu parish contributed over $4,250 to his appeal – that was a great response – so generous on your part.  Your contribution, regardless of the amount, enables you to share in the good work that he does in bringing the Gospel message to his part of the world in a concrete, tangible way.  All I can say is thank you, and God Bless You!

Fr. Marty