As we all enjoy the many comforts that surround us let us be mindful of those who are suffering as a result of Hurricane Katrina. Let us pray for those who have died, let us also pray for those that have survived and experienced the loss of loved ones, family, friends, and their homes. Each of us is asked to bare a cross, let us pray for those whose cross seems unbearable at this time but let our prayers and our works of mercy support those who are in special need at this time. Let us as individuals and as a country be a source of hope and comfort to all our brothers and sisters who are in special need at this time. My special thanks to all of you for your generosity this weekend in the special collection for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Let each of us in some way continue to support those who are in need. May God bless us and all the victims of this human tragedy.

Gratefully yours,

Fr. John