The response to our request for clothing to benefit BCAC’s boutique was overwhelming and heartwarming! Donations poured in, more than we had hoped for at our annal pre-Christmas Tea held this year at the Rectory, bags and bags of coats, pjs, sweatshirts, beautiful handknit hats, mittens, socks and more filled the room with brand new items for children to choose. Also collected were hats and gloves for John A. to distribute to his middle school students enough for all who will benefit by the generous giving of our St. Anne members and others. Indeed we are helping to “KEEP OUR KIDS BERKSHIRE WARM”! A big THANK YOU to Msgr. Mike, Fr. Michael and Bishop Tim for opening up their home to the 45 women from all parishes who attended the tea. The sight of the beautifully decorated Rectory, the hot coffee, tea and refreshments and the lively conversations in each of the rooms made for an afternoon to cherish and remember. Later at the four o’clock Mass we welcomed two new members, Alice Archey and Mary Miner, to our active and growing society. All of this added to the hope and anticipation of the Advent Season. Thank you to everyone!