The second collection this week is for the Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa. The people of Africa are joyous and faith-filled, but many face the challenges of poverty, disease, food shortages, and migration; and the Church lacks the resources to meet the many pastoral needs of its people in these difficult situations. The Solidarity Fund is an opportunity for us to stand as a parish with the people of Africa. Our contributions help them face these challenges and build lasting foundations of faith, peace, and reconciliation. Please be generous.