Walkin' in the Rain

The Fourth Annual Friends of the Poor Walk was successful, if a little damp. We set up two canopies, not really sure we'd need them. Temperatures were cool and sky was clear, but spotty showers were predicted for the weekend and something was building to the east. Unfortunately, the something building turned into something falling while we were inside for mass and something loud while we were out walking. The spotty showers became a full blown thunderstorm while we were doing the two miles, with lightning striking so close it knocked out power to downtown Waukesha.

There was plenty of delicious food courtesy of Catholic Financial Life at walk's end, now moved indoors due to weather. I don't even want to tell you how many hotdogs I ate, so tasty off the grill with buns so fresh!

We appreciate everyone who joined us for the walk or donated to the poor. Especially would like to thank Ruth Anne White for all the many hours she once again volunteered to organize this walk. With her skills the path was made smooth and the direction straight.

Join Us

We'd love your company for the Fourth Annual St. Vincent de Paul Walk for the Poor. St. William is again hosting the Waukesha County walk to benefit your health and the needs of the less fortunate. The date is Saturday, September 24th. The morning starts with a short Catholic Mass at 10:30 in the Vercelli House at the parish, 440 N. Moreland Blvd., Waukesha, WI.

The two mile walk should begin approximately 11:00 a.m. There will be a bounty of delicious and nourishing refreshments at the walk's conclusion courtesy of Catholic Financial Life -- and the Branch 40 team.

If you're interested in volunteering, we could use help getting the word out to walkers and sponsors.

If you're interested in walking to help Waukesha County's less fortunate you could contact one of us by leaving a message at 262-547-2763, extension 204; by registering through the website; or just show up at St. Williams on September 24th. Thank you very much!