This weekend, we will participate in an important Parish Appeal for Catholic Charities. This is not a special collection; rather it is a chance for all Catholics to make a commitment to transform lives and communities by sharing with others the gifts which God as given you. Funds raised through this effort will be used to expand treatment and prevention services to fight the opioid crisis that has a grip on our families, friends and communities. In 2017, nearly 1,200 people in our diocese died of drug overdoses. With your help, Catholic Charities will be able to expand their reach into every county and provide help and hope to those suffering from addiction.DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT! All new, increased and additional gifts returned in the In-Pew envelopes this weekend or donated online at https://www.catholiccommunity.org/ways-to-give/donate-online will be matched up to $100,000.Everyone knows someone who has been affected by drug addiction. Prayerfully consider the impact you can have on their recovery and please give as generously as possible.  If haven’t already made your annual pledge, please take a pledge card from the end of each pew as you leave Mass today and complete your pledge to Catholic Charities. You can mail in your pledge, bring it to our parish office, or return it in our offertory collections. Thank you for answering Christ’s call to care for the needy right here in our home diocese.