Help Fill the Gap!

Dear Friends,

To say that the last year has been different would be a gross understatement. The uncertainty and chaos caused by the ongoing pandemic has touched every part of our lives and forced each of us to make difficult decisions about how and where we will spend our time.

Of course, there is good news on the pandemic front. The introduction of several vaccines means that we can see light at the end of the tunnel. Even with this good news cach of us must continue to be vigilant to reduce the spread of the virus. We must all do what is best so that those most vulnerable are kept safe. This is an opportunity to live the teaching of Jesus in very concrete ways.

Despite the good news we are still facing a virus that is surging. For this reason, we again thought it wise to cancel our annual fair. This is never an easy decision as this event gives us the opportunity to gather with friends and family for good fun and good food. It is also difficult to cancel these events as they are so important to the financial security of our parish. Without the funds raised by these events our parish would not be able to meet our expenses, nor would we be able to help those in need.

Because of your generous response to last year's "Fill the Gap" campaign, our parish ended a very difficult year in very good shape. So, counting on this generosity, I am asking you to help us fill the gap again this year. I am asking each family in the parish to make an additional one-time gift of $200. Last year, this generosity raised over fifty thousand dollars and more than filled the gap left by the cancelation of the parish fair.

I pray that when next summer arrives, we will be planning many opportunities for us to come together to share our faith and reunite as a community of friends and family. Until then I thank you for your ongoing generosity to our parish and for your generosity in helping us to fill the gap once again.

Sincerely in Christ,
Fr. Wilfred P. Labbe

PS. If using a check please write “Fill the Gap” on the check. You can also make an online donation at: https://stthereseparishmaine.weshareonline.org/FillTheGap ​​​