Thank You from Mercy House!!

[Rainey Lamey]

From Peggy's e-Pen on behalf of the House:

Thank you so much for your inspiring generosity by so many members of our St. Mary's and More family; you are members of St Mary's and additional Catholic parishes, of Christian congregations, Buddhists, and every day citizens with good hearts.  You fill out the signup lists and then keep giving.

Because of you, our dear friends experiencing poverty and homelessness participated in a joyful, abundant Christmas celebration.  We started early in the morning with breakfast - bacon, scrambled eggs, pancakes, hash browns and gallons of coffee, then moved to a beautiful dinner lovingly made  - brisket, hams, turkeys, kielbasa, gravy, pies, cakes, lovingly decorated cookies and so much more goodness. 

Meanwhile, at the front of the house, your gifts of warm boots, coats, sleeping bags, gloves, snuggly blankets and other sparkly presents were distributed to grateful and excited guests.  The celebration closed with live music and joyful dancing.  One of my most vivid memories is of the procession of friend after friend, making the celebration happen with more and even more gifts of every description.  

As I try to convey our immense gratitude for all of this light and love on the Feast of St. Stephen, I wonder if Paul, perhaps subconsciously, was inspired by Stephen's powerful love.  If so, then Stephen did not then know how his witness may have impacted Paul and through Paul, many.  Likewise, you may not know how your generous love impacts those who watch.  We are so grateful for you, your loving generosity and your impactful witness.  

In gratitude - Mercy House