3900 Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

Phone:  (847) 394-8100      Fax: (847) 394-8102

St. Colette Church

Dear Parishioner,

As you well know from your own personal and household budgeting & expenses, the past year has had its challenges.  It is no different for the parish.  The weekly report of collections as listed in the weekend’s bulletin indicates that we are experiencing a significant deficit.  We have barely been able to meet the operating needs of the Parish without having to go into long-term major debt.

It is with deep concern that I must approach you at this time for additional funds above and beyond your normal contributions.  But I also remind you that this is your parish, your community, and we all have a shared responsibility to care for and strengthen this place that we call home.

I know that you can do this because you are very generous people.  But beyond generosity, it is about belief. St. Colette Parish has made a significant impact on the Rolling Meadows community for over fifty years.  It promises to be an anchor of faith and the voice that calls out to others and invited believers to “come and see the goodness of the Lord.”  It will form and shape future generations while it nourishes and strengthens us now as we grow in our identity as disciples of Christ.

Please review the pledge card and fund raiser forms for options available to you for your sacrificial commitment.  Note that this response from you is for the immediate and essential facility repairs and upgrades and is in addition to your regular Parish offering.  Please place the pledge card in the regular Sunday collection at Mass or mail it to the Parish House.

I hope that after prayer and reflection you will give precisely because God has been so wonderfully generous to you.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Rev. Peter Galek, Pastor

July 22, 2011