Mark your calendars for our Lay Assumptionists Annual Bake Sale

A different project is chosen each year which benefits from the donations from generous contributors. Our Lay Assumptionists thought that the best way to do this in our parish was to hold an annual Bake Sale. In the past we were able to, with all your help, raise approximately $1,500-$2000 each year. To be able to raise that much from a bake sale is amazing and we thank you all very much for your help in past years.

The proceeds for this years’ Campaign will help to provide Solar Panels in order to generate electricity for the Radio station Radio Moto Oicha, operated by the Assumptionists. This is one of the three radio stations for which the African Province in Kivu is responsible.

Right now, they must purchase fuel to operate the generator which is very expensive. By generating electricity with the Solar Panels, this would not only improve the station’s financial stability but also extend its broadcasting hours. This year they are hoping to raise $20,502 which would complete the project.

This region of Africa is plagued by violence and regular massacres of the population, and the rebels have seized much of the farmland that the people depend on for their food and livelihood.

The radio station strives to be a source of verified and reliable information and does everything in its power to promote peace. The aim of this project is to educate people about peace and non-violence, encourage the population to live together, raise listeners’ awareness of a culture of peace and encourage them to resolve conflicts peacefully through various programs.

Our second graders will be included in this project and will be helping us sell the bake goods after the 10 AM Mass. They will be using this project as the offertory collection at their First Communion. If you are baking, baked goods may be dropped off on Saturday between 2:30 – 4:00 PM and Sunday before each of the Masses.

The Assumptionists and Lay Assumptionists thank you again for all your support in the past, not only in providing the delicious baked goods, but also for the purchase of them at the bake sale. We’re hoping to see you all again this year after the 8-10 and 12 PM Masses on March 14-15.