WARNING - IMPOSTER PRIEST EMAIL & TEXTING SCAMS
In recent months, there have been numerous reports around the nation (including Texas) of individuals impersonating a parish priest and soliciting donations - normally in the form of gift cards - from members of their congregation. These reports have become somewhat more prevalent in the last month, see story links below (or google: "priest email scams" or "priest text scams"):

https://www.wtae.com/article/parishioners-warned-about-phishing-scam-during-masses-in-greensburg-catholic-diocese/26612445

https://www.spamfighter.com/News-21728-Fraudsters-Disguised-as-Priest-Target-Alberta-Parishioners-in-Email-Phishing-Scam.htm

In an effort to minimize the impact of these of fraudulent acts, we want to remind our parishioners that priests/churches would never make such appeals to the parish community. Please notify our Parish Office immediately if you receive any unfamiliar donation requests.