Two families in our area need furnishings for new apartments that will transition them out of homelessness. One family is a single mother with 5 children who needs everything, and the other family are refugees from Turkey escaping the violence in the Mideast. Their family including three children are sleeping on the floor, and they need beds and a crib that meets modern safety standards, in addition to other items. Call Marge at 284-6238 if you can help.

Our Sister Lucy has been nominated by Bishop Hoeppner for the prestigious Lumen Christi Award. Nominees compete for votes with priests, women religious, and lay people or groups from all over the country. Winners receive awards of $50,000, with $25,000 going to the individual and $25,000 to the individual's diocese. Congratulations Sister Lucy and best of luck in the voting! Vote for Sister here, http://bit.ly/19pR9jX. One vote per IP address (household).