Religious give thanks. Our parish contributed $6,025.00 to the Retirement Fund for Religious in the second collection on December 13th. Of the support offered by this appeal, one religious writes, “We deeply appreciate this assistance. God’s living care touches us through the hearts of thousands of Catholics who give so generously to this collection year after year.” Women and men religious throughout the country send their abundant thanks for your donation. www.retiredreligious.org.