Pious parishioners, beloved supplicators, dear parents of students in our parish school, brothers and sisters!

Last Sunday an appeal was read from the amvon concerning the renewal of efforts to collect monies for the construction of our church school, diocesan administration and parish office.  Your response was reflected in a collection of $1200 in the basket and an additional $600 by the entrance to the church.

At the same time, an appear on the internet site of the parish through Go Fund Me brought in another $4500 in the space of the first week.

Last month, the Russian Winterfest raised approximately $5000 net income from the festival towards the building fund.  All together in the past month we have collected $10,000.

A big Russian thank you to all who responded.  May the Lord God reward you for your generosity.

Your response showed that the construction effort is close to your heart and that you would all like to see this brought to completion.

And thus we again appeal to you - please consider helping in whatever way you can.  You can consider a pledge or monthly donations through Paypal or just a simple donation in the basket.

As we mentioned in the last appeal, as Apostle James write: "Every good gift..." (James 1, 17), so don't be ashamed and bring what gift you may.  The Russian proverb teaches: Let not the hand of he who gives be put to shame.  The Lord sees all and grants His mercies unto those who bring offerings with a good heart.

Bishop Peter