Our annual St. Valentine's Day Brunch for the Ladies of the Parish, sponsored by the Men's Club, will be held Sunday, February 16th following the 11AM Mass. We invite everyone to join us for a festive brunch featuring a variety of your favorite menu items. There will be no charge, however, a free will offering from the gentlemen in attendance would be appreciated.

Prayerful Hands Shawl Ministry has created Pocket Prayers for our military and 1st Responders. If you have a family member in these professions, please feel free to take one from the basket in the Commons to send to your loved one. These are little reminders that those who serve to protect us and our freedoms are in our prayers.

If you have information about possible sexual abuse or misconduct by any clergy, employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Charlotte, report concerns safely, securely and anonymously 24/7 over the phone using the diocese’s new hotline, 1-800-630-5929, or online: www.RedFlagReporting.com/RCDOC. Please note: if you suspect a child is in danger, please contact 9-1-1 or your local law enforcement agency.

Retrouvaille is a program for married couples that feel bored, disillusioned, frustrated, or angry in their marriage. Some experience coldness. Others experience conflict in their relationship. Most don’t know how to change the situation. This program has helped many couples experiencing such difficulties. For confidential information or to apply to attend the program beginning with the weekend of February 14, 2020, call 800-470-2230 or email: [email protected] or visit the web site at www.helpourmarriange.org.

As of December 31, 2019, St. William received DSA pledges and donations that left a shortfall versus the assessment. We received donations for the Priest Retirement Assessment, also short of the assessment. The shortfall for both the 2019 Diocesan assessments were paid from operating funds. Thanks to all who gave generously to minimize the shortfall.