A message from Fr. Gary Weisman

When we think of Jamaica, we think of Ocho Rios, beautiful beaches, vacations and wonderful scenery.  But, Jamaica is among the poorest countries in our hemisphere and the Diocese of Mandeville is the poorest of the three dioceses in Jamaica where 68% of the people have no running water; 25% of youth are “functionally illiterate.” There are an alarming number of destitute elderly and abandoned children. The average Sunday collection is 10% of the operating cost. The Diocese of Mandeville is VERY POOR! Each year, a missionary is assigned to our parish by our diocesan Mission Office for an appeal asking our assistance for the very poor.  On the weekend of November 14 - 15,  we will welcome Fr. Gary Wiesmann (by video) for our annual mission appeal— on behalf of the DIOCESE OF MANDEVILLE, Jamaica. Please consider supporting the evangelization programs and outreach to the extremely poor people of this diocese in our second collection. Use your preferred giving method, whether by Venmo, by Text, online, or by check. Simply indicate MANDEVILLE MISSION in for or memo so we can direct your generosity correctly.