Thank you to everyone who supported the mission and ministries of our parish during the month of December. Our average weekly collection for the 6th month of this new fiscal year was $10,334 ($13,831 in 2011). We are running 5% behind last year’s Sunday Offertory; however, our Christmas Collection ($72,885) increased by 6% in 2011. Our budget for Jul – Dec was $297,000; our actual is $269,000 ($28,000 shortfall). What you commit to God’s work here at St. Thomas Aquinas will significantly impact our programs, ministries, services, staffing, buildings and grounds. May our good and generous God guide your We encourage everyone to consider using the Sunday Offertory Envelopes or Online Giving as a way of giving to the Lord the “first fruits” of the "treasure" we have received.