If you recently received an e-mail purportedly from Fr. Joseph asking for gift cards, be assured that it was not a request from him, but a scam. Cybercrime is hitting dioceses nationwide. If/when you receive an email that shows the parish’s pastor or a parish priest as the sender requesting you to purchase a gift card, rest assured it is a scam. Parishioners can and should contact the parish to verify the legitimacy of any suspicious request received through email. All cybercrime should be reported to the FBI at https://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx. It is up to the victim of cyber-crimes to file complaints.

Following the listening sessions held throughout the diocese in October, Bishop Barry C. Knestout renewed his commitment to leading the Diocese of Richmond with transparency, faith and direct action. A webpage has been created to help the faithful stay informed of the diocese’s response to the present crisis in the Church. Click the header to access a video interview with Bishop as he answers the faithful’s most frequently asked questions, a timeline of actions taken within the diocese to address the crisis, and resources to learn how Bishop Knestout is answering the call for accountability.

During Advent, the Knights of Columbus will conduct their Food for Families food collection with donations delivered to the Holy Comforter Church Food Pantry. Suggested items include: Canned Meats, Fish, Fruits, Vegetables, Beans, Lentils, Chunky Soups, and Basic Hygiene items (soap, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, etc.). The Food Pantry is open Mon., Tue., & Wed. 10am-noon. Thank you and God Bless!