Fr. Tom Bielewa Offers Retirement Gifts to VHF and Catholic Charities

Fr. Tom has a passion for Haiti.  When Fran Rajotte visited with him over 5 years ago, the pastor was hooked on wanting to do all he could to support the mission in Haiti.  Through his generosity, Rajotte, Fr. Tom Grabenstein, and Deacon Tim Winters have spoken at the Masses at St. Lawrence each year and a second collection was taken by the church for VHF.
"What an unselfish act," said Rajotte.  "Fr. Tom has been very supportive of VHF over the years and this gesture on his part shows his compassion for the people of Haiti.  We are so blessed to know him."
Other pastors in the past have made a similar commitment.  The first was Fr. John Kieran of Conyers, GA, and Fr. William Bevington of Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Hendersonville.