All of the dioceses in the United States will be taking up a special collection in response to the devastation wrought by the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria for immediate emergency needs for such necessities as water, food, shelter, medical care, and aid in long-term rebuilding and recovery efforts. Our parish will take up this special collection the weekend of March 4 and March 5 and your generosity is most appreciated.  All checks should be made payable to the parish, with “Turkey/Syria” in the memo line.