THANK YOU - AND NOW.....

First of all, thank you - make that THANK YOU - to everyone who took part in our NFL Raffle, or our online auction, or the live party at the New York Athletic Club. As I write this we do not have the final figures, but it seems we raised more money than last year, which (given the current economic situation) is no small accomplishment. YAY!!!!



Of course, the need continues. The work continues. The salaries and the expenses and the costs continue. So - if you did NOT have the chance to contribute something to the Xavier Society for the Blind during our event, it's not too late. (Let's be honest - it's NEVER too late!!!) Donations are 100% tax deuctible and 100% needed and appreciated.



UPCOMING STUFF

On September 15, we will be hosting a Golf Outing at a wonderful golf course just outside New York. You get breakfast, 18 holes of golf, lunch and prizes and an auction and prizes during the round and presents when you get there. If you don't play golf, buy a ticket anyway, and come to the resort, and after brunch, spend the morning at the pool or the spa or the exercise room - and then join the golfers for lunch. You'll be on the road and home before the afternoon traffic, having had a GREAt day and supported the Xavier Society.



The ticket is only $150 for all the above. But there are only 60 slots available, and I get one, and sponsors get some and several people have already indicated an interest



SO DON'T WAIT TOO LONG!!!



AND - LAST BUT NOT LEAST



Visit the Holy Land with Father John. (That would be me.) From December 1 to December 10, I will be leading a group to the Holy Land. What better way to see that very special place than with a Jesuit priest who looks like a Jew.



Basic fare (double occupancy) is $2800. Figure a couple of hundred more for tips and taxes, and whatever you plan on spending for souvenirs and Christmas presents. (Christmas shopping in Bethlehem - how's THAT for a notion)



If you'd like more information about the trip, drop me a line, send me an email or ring a ding ding on the telephone.



OK - enough for now. More stories and adventures to come.