Bishop Soto explains that supporting charitable works is, in itself, an act of mercy.  "Not everyone can be on the frontlines of charity.  Through the Annual Catholic Appeal, we can all keep 'Mercy in Motion' by helping our social service agencies and our own parishes care for families and individuals who struggle in poverty here in Northern California."

The Appeal helps a vibrant network of dedicated Catholic social service agencies - and our own parishes - provide countless good works every day.  Every time a child finds safety and hope, a family has a breathrough, a marginalized person rebuilds a life of dignity, a seminarian moves closer to ordination or a student is able to stay in Catholic school, we are thankful for the generosity of Annual Catholic Appeal donors.

The Annual Catholic Appeal begins in February every year and donations are requested from the parishes for this worthy cause.  Additionally, 25% of all proceeds collected from our parish are returned to be administered locally within our community to the poor.  Donations are accepted throughout the year, please consider supporting this annual ministry to assist the thousands of people who are desperately in need of our support.     

Parishioner Donations of food and monetary funds are provided regularly to the Helping Hands Food Bank located at the Wesleyan Church in Chester.  All donations are greatly appreciated. Please bring in your food items to our container in the Parish Hall and please consider donating the second week of every month during our collection for the poor.    

The Westwood Family Resource Center is a community-focused non-profit organization located in Lassen County.  Donations for this center are collected the second week of each month and distributed to this organization to assist children and families in need.  Your generosity is always appreciated.  Please consider donating to our local community.  

The Almanor Basin Food Pantry is a non-profit organization located in Chester with the mission to ending hunger within the Lake Almanor Basin through distribution, advocacy, outreach, and education.  Parish donations that are received throughout the year are administered locally to this organization to assist those in need within our community.  All donations are very much appreciated.