The second collection at all Masses February 27-28, 2021, will be taken up for Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans. Your parish’s support in this second collection provides crucial funds that enable Catholic Charities to bring hope and support to those in need in our archdiocese. Donations through this second collection enable Catholic Charities to help over 77,099 individuals and families each year. Donations provide life-giving services such as food deliveries for the elderly, care for the physically and developmentally disabled, support and care for new and expecting mothers, and so much more! Please encourage your parishioners to join in this mission of service to the poor and vulnerable by supporting Catholic Charities with an open and generous heart. 95 cents of every dollar received goes directly to community services. The Second Collection benefiting Catholic Charities will occur during weekend Masses on February 27 and 28, 2021. This year, due to Coronavirus restrictions, we will be taking donations both during in-person Masses and online at www.ccano.org/collection. This collection provides crucial unrestricted funds that enable CCANO to respond quickly to the needs of our community. Last year, your parish’s participation in the Second Collection helped to serve the men, women, children, and families in the eight civil parishes that we serve locally who have experienced challenges and hardships due to the pandemic, hurricanes, and other circumstances. This generosity not only directly impacts the individuals enrolled in our dozens of life-giving programs but also benefits the entire local community by fostering hope for the future.