Thank You for Your Lenten Almsgiving
The totals are being tabulated of our Parish Lenten Almsgiving school supplies to support the students of “Right to Learn Christian School” in the Dominican Republic. Your generosity has been abundant. We received this note from Michael Hart, Board Treasurer of “Right to Learn” in thanksgiving for thinking of their students: “We are so grateful for all the parishioners of Good Shepherd. Your donation of backpacks and school supplies will enable our students to begin the school year with the tools they need to learn. The cash donations will enable us to fill-in any gaps in essential supplies.”
Thank you for the supplies, support and continued prayer. The Good Shepherd Spirit is alive and well in how our faith leads to action. Thanks for answering the call in Matthew 25: “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least sisters and brothers of mine, you did for me.”
In Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic there are many families that fled Haiti due to gang violence. Most were not attending school. A school was created for these underserved children. With much prayer, fundraising and the work of volunteers, Derecho a Aprender Escuela Christiana opened to more than 70 children ages 3-5 in November of 2024. Learn more at myright2learn.org