Our parish's charitable outreach arm, the Friends of St Francis, find themselves very hard-pressed for funds right now. Utility bills are spiking, leading to many.many.many calls for aid, to which they respond as generously as they're able. Please be as generous as you're able in the special collection this weekend. If you use envelopes, there's one in your box. If not, there are some near the church entrance. To ensure your gift goes where you intend it, **please write your check to Friends of St Francis, not to Holy Family.** Thank you for your sacrificial giving.