Trust in God to Ease Anxiety
“Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7
Dear Friends,
This past year has been one of many challenges but also blessings. Through it all, we can remember to keep our faith in God, trusting that our prayers will bring peace. We are so grateful that the mission of bringing hope was stronger than ever this year. Your support allowed us to help many who were in need by awarding $60,400 in grants in 2020.
- Assistance to Improve & Grow – Franciscan Education & Assistance Association (Anápolis, GO, Brazil) Food, clothing & job training for families who are poor.
- Combating COVID-19 – Bom Jesus da Lapa Community (Bahia, Brazil) Food & hygiene supplies for families that lost jobs due to the pandemic.
- Growing & Learning – St. Francis of Assisi Educational Center (Palmas, TO, Brazil) Educational programs & supplies for 22 low-income students.
- Community Visits – Maganja Community (Mozambique, Africa) Support for a vehicle for parish priest to conduct missionary activities over 7,000 miles for 250 parishes.
- Laptops for Distance Learning – Alvernia Preparatory School (Kingston, Jamaica) Purchase 8 laptops for teachers to give lessons via distance learning due to COVID-19.
- Water Harvesting Project – Immaculate Conception Convent (Kingston, Jamaica) Support for a reliable water supply for 2 schools & the Sisters’ convent to reduce demand on municipal water.
- Fresh Produce for the Hungry – Canticle Farm (Allegany, NY) Farm shares to provide 7 local organizations with fresh produce.
- Accessible Front Door – The Franciscan Center (Tampa, FL) Installation of accessible door to help guests with disabilities.
- Assistance for New Homeowners – Genesis House (Olean, NY) Support for the AfterCare program, including transportation & clothing for families transitioning to homes.
- Sandwiches for the Homeless – Holy Cross Parish (Springfield, MA) Ham, turkey and cheese for 400 weekly sandwiches.
- High Tech Learning – Southern Tier Catholic Schools (Olean, NY)Provide 2 interactive whiteboards to enhance learning in the classroom & educate students on more “high-tech” equipment that they struggled with during the Covid-19 shutdown.
- Expand Community Garden – St. Anthony’s Hospital (Tampa, FL) Purchase seed tables and compost areas to help 60 families.
- Assistance for the Needy – St. Vincent DePaul Society (Ruskin, FL) Additional support for food, clothing, rent, utilities & travel to help with increased needs to due COVID-19.
“We want to express the gratitude of our hearts for the support given to our mission in Mozambique, for the acquisition of a vehicle, destined to the work of evangelization & assistance to the children of the Kingdom of God.” – Fr. Rafael Ligeiro
Thank you for your generosity that has helped us to accomplish God’s work in serving those who are poor in Jamaica, Brazil, Bolivia, Mozambique and the United States. I ask you to consider a gift that will bring hope, joy and comfort to those without food, water, homes and jobs. So many are suffering right now. Please accept our Easter card as our gift to you by specifying below how many you would like.
May you know Christ’s peace this Easter,
Laura Whitford,
President, St. Elizabeth Mission Society
Click HERE for the 2021 Easter Appeal
To view and order our 2021 Snowdrops Easter Card, click HERE.
