I continue to be inspired by the outpouring of support from so many of you who reach out selflessly to help others - both within and outside of our diocese. Your generous gifts in support of your parish as well as our diocesan Church, its Foundation, and the many other charitable organizations that call upon your support is continued evidence of gospel values you hold dear in guiding your personal response to Christian discipleship. This side of eternity, only God, the author of all blessings, knows the full impact of your charity and caring.

We are particularly grateful to the Trustees and professional staff of The Foundation for their stewardship of the endowments and contributions entrusted to them for benefit of the Church. Their dedicated support is becoming increasingly valuable during these times of challenge, change, and growth within our diocese. We are particularly grateful for their generous gift in support of helping to fund the Office of Development during the next three years. As the spiritual and material needs of our diocese grow we will continue to look to the Foundation with even greater hope and expectancy for the resources needed to meet those challenges. We thank God for their continuing partnership in support of our apostolic ministries.

With heartfelt appreciation for your past support and ongoing commitments to the Foundation and my assurance that your intentions are remembered in my daily Mass and prayers, I remain

Sincerely yours in Christ,
Most Reverend George Leo Thomas
Bishop of Helena