One hundred people participated in the dog-themed mix and mingle for Jim the Wonder Dog on Thursday, Sept. 30. Not only was there a silent auction, but a special Tail Wagger cocktail and doggie bag.
Regular readers may recall that we receive greetings from the missions during the holiday season. Whether by email, card, or text, missionaries on the receiving end of our donors generosity reach out with best wishes and thanks. Just last week, one arrived that stood out, not just because of its message, but because it had taken two months to reach us!
On November 21, 2020, Father Patrick McGillicuddy, a Redemptorist missionary in Brazil, penned his note, reflecting on what we have all been living with the new normal.
Father Pat writes, It s difficult to believe that from the second week of March until a few weeks ago, we were not permitted to post letters to over a hundred countries due to the pandemic situation. It has been a very complicated time for everyone, most especially for the health professionals and those who were infected by COVID19 and their families. We pray for them as well as those who have died from the virus.