Strawberry Fest was absolutely incredible!!!! Thank you, thank you, thank you! It was amazing to see so many people gathered at St. Mary’s to eat, chat, shop and support the Haiti Project. Preliminary results indicate that we will be sending a record amount to Haiti. I looked back at our funds raised since 2010, and this knocks them out of the water. Words are truly inadequate to express how deeply grateful I am for your hard work and support. I think that nearly every parishioner helped out in one way or another.
This Sunday is the start of our undie collection! We will be collecting new underwear, bras, undershirts and socks in all sizes for the Hospitality Center. They have a clothing closet for their clients, and new underwear and socks are the two most requested items. We need sizes for children and adults from XS to XXXL. Thank you for donating and helping to clothe our brothers and sisters in Racine. Our collection will run for the entire month of July, and on July 31 we will celebrate with a Sundae Sunday during Coffee Hour.
I will be on vacation the next two Sundays (July 10 and 17). I hope you enjoy worship with our supply priests, Mother Mary Trainor (July 10) and Father Scott Leannah (July 17). I will be back on July 24 for outdoor worship at 8 a.m. (and indoor worship at 10 a.m.)
I continue to be stunned by the generosity, faith, and care at St. Mary’s. I feel so blessed to be here with you all, it’s been a challenging three years with Covid, but you all have stepped up with such grace and love. Thank you. I am so humbled by you, and wake up each day a bit incredulous that I get to be a part of this community.
Prayers and Blessings,
Mother Pippa