Every year in February the Bishop of Oakland has the annual appeal for financial support of the ministries done by the diocese. This year the bishop is linking the appeal with the Pope's Year of Mercy. The theme is Sharing God's Mercy. In light of some of the reflections shared in updating our parish mission statement last weekend, the Bishop's appeal is an opportunity to go beyond ourselves into services sponsored by the diocese. One of the ministries that is supported by the diocese is our school, St. Martin de Porres. Our goal this year is $6500.00. Next week we will hand out a brochure describing all the ministries done by the diocese. Please pray how the Holy Spirit is calling each one of us to support our Bishop in is ministry for the whole diocese.