Along with that of Christmas, the Easter collection is one of the most important of the year. It helps us meet our many obligations—to our church and school employees, keeping our facilities in good shape, utilities, and snow removal (the latter being, once again this year, very costly). We receive many appeals through the year, and I turst that in your goodness you will not forget our parish community. Prayerfully consider a generous gift to the parish as we celebrate the "solemnity of solemnities" at Easter.