Altar Rosary Society

2002 MILITARY MAIL CAMPAIGN

The Altar/Rosary Society has begun the 2001 Military Mail Campaign. This is our 14th year. For the last 6 years the Basilica has had the distinction of being the #1 CHURCH and the #1 CATHOLIC PARTICIPANT in the nation! This distinction is given to the organization that collects the most Christmas cards for our military. For the past 3 years we have collected nearly 9,000 cards each year. In 1998 we collected over 15,000 cards. We are fortunate to have the National AmVets Assoc. who donate thousands of blank cards each year. These cards are distributed to local schools and individuals to be signed. Many who sign a card add a personal note and receive replys from grateful military personnel. These cards are then collected, bound and sent to abase in N.C. They are then mixed with cards from other organizations allover the country and sent to military personnel stationed in this country and allover the world. When we send the cards to N.C. we must include a check totalling approximately .20 cents for each card to cover distribution costs from the base. Last year we solicited $1,108.64 to include with the cards and the Altar/Rosary Society paid $65.00 to mail the boxes of cards to N.C. This is why we need your support. This year MORE THAN EVER, we have thousands of military stationed allover the world who may be in harm's way and need to know we support them in our thoughts and prayers. Please take the time to sign a Christmas card and/or make a donation to support this essential cause. Please read the bulletin for specific instructions on how to address your cards.