Remembering our Veterans - “Cradle to Grave”

St. Paul VI Parish will be having a special collection in the month of May to celebrate our Veterans. The St. Paul VI Women’s Society Respect Life Committee asked for this special collection because of their "cradle to grave" stance, so we choose to respect all life. Last year we were able to raise enough money to bury several veterans. Working with Hines VA and a low cost cremation service we were able to help cremate veterans whose families were in dire need of assistance. Veterans receive free internment at any national cemetery such as Abraham Lincoln in Elwood IL., but funeral arrangements are up to the families. So many of our Vets are forgotten, homeless,
suffer from illness and destitute. Please help us out during the month of May. See the special envelope “Help
homeless veterans” or donate online. Place your donation in the collection basket anytime during the month
of May. We will keep the Parish posted on our progress as we identify Vets who need our help. It's our way of
saying, "Thank you for your service and our Freedom!" God Bless.