On October 1st, we celebrate the feast of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux. Even though she never left the convent, she is the patroness of the Missions. We too, can support the Missions from wherever we are in the world.

GIVE $2
TO DRESS DOWN AND SUPPORT THE MISSIONS

You are cordially invited to participate in a National effort to support the Missions through the Missionary Childhood Association in honor of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux.

On Friday, September 29th, children from across the country will give $2 to the Missions and dress down for the day. Students are encouraged to wear the colors of the World Mission Rosary. Contributions can be sent to your local diocesan Mission office.

Please include the following inspirational quotes from Saint Thérèse in your morning announcements leading up to this special day:

Monday: BE KIND
"Kindness is my only guiding star. In its light, I sail a straight route."

Tuesday: BE CARING
"A word or a smile is often enough to put fresh life in a hopeless soul."

Wednesday: BE HONEST
"I can nourish myself on nothing but truth."

Thursday: BE HOPEFUL
"In spite of my littleness, I can hope to be a saint."

Friday: BE FAITHFUL
"Let us not grow tired of prayer: faith works miracles."

Donations can be sent to:
Missionary Childhood Association (MCA)
Archdiocese of San Francisco
1 Peter Yorke Way
San Francisco, CA 94109