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PEOPLE of GOD
August 2020
Archbishop Wester calls for a second collection to benefit the programs and services of Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe Click this link to watch a special message from Archbishop Wester. Archbishop John C. Wester has approved an annual second collection to benefit the programs and services of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe on the weekend of August 15 and 16, 2020. Funding from this important second collection will support vital, ongoing programs serving our community through a wide spectrum of services including bilingual early childhood education, adult basic education classes, refugee support, low-cost immigration and citizenship legal services, self-sufficiency and housing assistance, free senior transportation, and a food pantry. Because of your generosity, this year Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese of Santa Fe will celebrate our 75th year of finding solutions to some of the most pressing social challenges. Our mission is to put faith in action to improve the lives of those in need. Ways to give: Catholic Charities Annual 2nd Collection Envelopes should be provided with your parish envelopes Write Catholic Charities in the memo field of your check Drop it in the collection basket or mail it to your parish office Make an online donation on your parish website-indicate that you are giving to Catholic Charities Go to Catholic Charities website, www.ccasfnm.org, and give there! To learn more about the programs and services of Catholic Charities, visit our website at www.ccasfnm.org.
Senior Transportation Recruits New Volunteers Our newest Senior Transportation Services (STS) driver is not new to Catholic Charities. She and her husband, Damian, are special project volunteers who have been delivering food boxes to seniors during the COVID pandemic and help throughout the year as needed. They have attended the magnificent St. Nicholas Ball, and their son, Danny, began pre-school at the Children’s Learning Center. Currently, Crystal is on temporary furlough from her job. She misses the time engaging with her clients and decided to become a senior transportation volunteer. This is an opportune time to meet new people, discover new neighborhoods and bring some ray of hope and sunshine into the lives of others. Crystal exudes positive energy and is a gregarious person that can brighten anyone’s day. Taking elders to a medical appointment is not only a necessity, but also a real treat for seniors who have been in isolation. There
