Our next week to host families with children experiencing homelessness will be the week of
December 1 – 7. Volunteer sign-up sheets are in the back of the church. Last Monday was
the feast of St. Martin of Tours. One night, Martin, a Roman soldier, was entering a city
during the winter. There at the gates he met a beggar freezing in the cold. Martin took his
military cloak and cut it into 2 pieces, giving one to the beggar. That night, Jesus appeared to
him in a dream, telling Martin that He, Jesus, was that beggar in disguise. That event
changed his life. Like St. Martin, we put our faith into action by our care and concern for
God’s children, especially those in need. Help us support families that are trying to make ends meet and to achieve independence by volunteering for our host week. Contact Bill Manthe at 723-4990 or Peg Jonas at 723-2051 if you have questions.