In normal times, we'd be a few weeks away from staging our 15th Annual "Work of Human Hands" sale of goods produced by artisans and farmers from the developing world. This program has been a wonderful success, raising over $56,000, thanks to the many volunteers and patrons who have supported it over the years.
Of course, these are not normal times, and the virus has forced us to make a change this time around.
We have established a St. Catharine link with SERRV International, Inc., for many years a partner with Catholic Relief Services, whereby we can place our orders from its catalogue, the same one we've always used. Using the St Catharine link will ensure that we make known our continuing relationship with this important effort.
As always, we will be entitled to keep a share of the proceeds, but we will, as we've always done, turn all of our share back to SERRV as a gift from our parish.
One caveat: we're advised that delivery can take up to three weeks, so order soon if you are making Christmas purchases.