Dear Parish Family, As you entered the church on Sunday, I am sure the wafting aroma of freshly baked goodies reminded you of coming home. Yes, we did come to our spiritual home. Not only was this vast array of baked goods enticing, but made it difficult to choose which one or two. On the Rise Bakery came to us from the Capuchins at the Solanus Casey Center. My thoughts turned to the variety of items, but just like life – there is a variety of people that come into our lives. We truly are One Body of Christ, no matter where we come from. The gentlemen who were so gracious, come from many different backgrounds, however, through twists and turns of life were brought into the fold of bakers and sharing the bread of life. With each purchase of baked goods, you are helping make possible the provision of supportive housing, training, counseling, services, educational opportunities, and self help programs. On the Rise Bakery is a program where each man is responsible to reach back and support the newest member. The social entrepreneurship would not have been possible without the tremendous support of so many churches and individuals. On The Rise Bakery is located in the Solanus Casey gift shop. This is truly a story of what can happen when a community dreams of the impossible and believes in It. Miracles still happen! Lives are changed! Mother Theresa tells us “ We can do no great things, only things with great love.” We rise by lifting others ! Mary Jo