January 2019

"Your generous parish-contribution of $310.25 will enable hundres of religious communities to meet their passing retirement needs, while continuing to serve the People of God.

Your generosity also contributes to financial planning oppertunities for younger men and women's communities (directed by the National Religous Office); this enables them to better prepare for their future retirement needs now.

Thank you for your support of this important annual appeal; I am inspired by the generosity of your parish community. Thank you on behalf of all retired women relgious, priests and brothers - your financial gift witnesses to the blessing it is to support those who have given a lifetime!"

With sincere gratitude,

Sister Lynore Girmscheid, SSND
Coordinator, Retirement Fund for Religious
Archdioces of Saint Paul & Minneapolis

*This second collection was taken at the Marysburg parish the weekend of December 8th and 9th, 2018. - JGC