I know I speak for everyone in the Archdiocese of St. Louis when I say how deeply saddened I am by the devastation that individuals in the Carolinas and surrounding states are experiencing in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence. I ask the Lord to carry those who are suffering and who have lost so much.
To help provide immediate and long-term aid to those recovering from this natural disaster, I am asking our nearly 200 parishes in 11 countries to participate in a collection at all Masses on the weekend of October 6 and 7. Catholic Charities of St. Louis will forward 100% of funds raised to Catholic Charites USA for distribution among the Catholic Charities agencies providing relief in the hurricane-impacted communities.
I will be offering a Mass for those who died in this tragedy, as well as their loved ones who are mourning. I ask you to please join your prayers to mine for our neighbors who must now rebuild their lives.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend Robert J. Carlson
Archbishop of St. Louis
Borgia parishioners will find disaster relief envelopes in the benches at church the weekend of October 6 and 7. Please put these in the offertory collection or you can drop them off at the Parish office.