“what so ever you do to the least of my brethren that you do unto me.” Matthew 25:40
There are many special collections at St. Theresa and we are humbled and pleased that gifts to First Fruits through the purple envelope continue to remain constant. St. Theresa parishioners have stood tall and continue to contribute to these works of love and justice. We are humbled and heartened by our parishioner’s generosity during this last fiscal year. For more information on the First Fruits program, call or text Kathy O’Neill at (515)865-1590.
TO FIRST FRUIT DONARS – THANK YOU MESSAGES FROM: CCHD “Thank you for responding to the Gospel call to …bring good news to the poor…release the captives…and to let the oppressed go free… (Luke 4:18)”. DEMARC: “This means so much to us and those we assist – a million thanks!”. IOWA RIGHT TO LIFE: “Your faithful commitment to our Pro-Life mission is appreciated”. MARY’S HELPING HANDS: “This donation will be a tremendous help in our mission.” FATHER PHILIP – ST. JOHN’S CHURCH IN GREENFIELD: “ Thank you for your prayers and financial support. The outpouring of love, donations, and volunteers have been overwhelming since the devastating tornado.”
| Category | Contributions | Disbursements |
| Pro-Life | $6,572* | $6,000 ($1,000 each to Ruth Harbor, Pulse Life, Iowa Right to Life, Agape, Innervisions, Mary’s Helping Hands) $350-Pro-Life Committee |
| Emergency Shelter Needs | $1,741* | $600-Catholic Charities Emergency Shelter Transportation $600-Beacon of Life |
| Peace and Justice | $6,174* | $1,000-CCHD Match $1,000-Justice League of Food $750-Family Promise $1,000-Food Cards – Perry Relief $500-Archdiocese of Accra |
| Community Outreach | $7,975* | $750-Family Promise $1,000-Afghan Refugee Family $1,000-Greenfield Tornado Relief $2,000-DMARC Collection September Match |
| Refugee Assistance | $2,634* | $2,634-St. Ambrose Refugee Program |
*Disbursements more than donations due to previous year carryover of income