A Post-Pandemic Message - Relief for Lebanon

The Maronite Bishops around the World are waging a constant campaign of support and relief for our brothers and sisters in distress in Lebanon, the country of origin for the majority of the families in our church community. They are urging the Maronite communities around the world to show whatever support available by sending their donations to Caritas-Lebanon, the major Catholic charity in Lebanon and the Middle East. Every penny counts. Lebanon is affected by a dramatic economic situation and is still under economic siege. People are facing a 100 years ago WW1 famine and starvation style crisis, topped by the pandemic. Responding to this call, Holy Family Church continues to send support to Caritas-Lebanon through the Maronite Eparchy in Saint Louis. If you can, you may send your checks to Holy Family with the notation: Caritas-Lebanon. Thank you for your support to your Maronite brothers and sister in Lebanon, where the last Christian strong-hold of the Middle East is still surviving in dignity. Prayers are always a very effective way of support and they are powerful.

Festival News 

As you know, the fall festival will be on Saturday, September 11, from 11 am to 7 pm. Spread the word!!! (And this year, no one can us the Vikings game as an excuse to miss it!!!) Please take as many yards signs as you need and place them in high traffic areas. There will be plenty of delicious food, a bake sale, and games and beverages for young and old!! (Unfortunately, this year, all bake sale items will be baked at the church. NO home made goods.) If you would like to help bake, please contact Gloria Deeb-Reyes [call or text her] at 612-747-6127.) You won’t want to miss it!!

Ways to Help the Festival

Donations of games and toys for the kids’ activities and liquor or beer for the adult games are welcomed and greatly appreciated. Donations of cash to help offset the cost of food and expenses is always needed and greatly appreciated. Also, please say yes if asked to help work the event or feel free to volunteer before being asked by contacting Anna Grimes (call or text 612-599-5302) for the general food booth or Gloria Deeb-Reyes (call or text 612-747-6127) for all other areas. If you know the chair of the particular booth, please contact him or her directly. We cannot make this event the success it always is without your support! Thank you in advance.

Fall Festival Raffle

You’ve received your tickets. Please sell them, buy them and if you need more, contact the church office and they will be sent out to you. Sell more tickets so we make more money and the pool a little wider!! Drawings will after Liturgy on Sunday, September 19. Two prizes, $1,000.00 and $500.00. Winners need not be present to win.