MATERIAL CHARITY NEEDED FOR SINGLE FATHER AND SON

Treasured readers,

"Charity draws the veil over a multitude of sins." Our first pope wrote these words in the first century of the Church, and they are just as pressing in our day as when St. Peter wrote them. 

If you are involved in the diocesan Latin Mass communities and/or the Society of St. Pius X in Toronto, the name Andrew Rivera will likely be one you recognize. At various times, he has supported priests who say the Latin Mass in the sanctuary. For those of our readers who attend the Toronto Anglican Ordinariate, Andrew is likely someone you have seen in the pews at St. Thomas More, and have chatted with in the parish hall. My friend Vox Cantoris (David Domet) is managing an ongoing fundraiser on behalf of Andrew's mother and father. All funds sent to this fundraiser will be given to Andrew's parents for Andrew and his son. 

I've known Andrew for a number of years. I have found him to be a kind, warm, and congenial person to get along with, and also had the pleasure of knowing his late wife, whom I could tell he loved dearly. Andrew has rendered some services to me which I am grateful for, and it pains me to see him go through this latest trial. 

More details can be found on the website for the fundraiser. Please, in your kindness and generosity, donate whatever you can. Every littlest bit counts. 

The link is below, along with some words from David explaining the situation Andrew is facing.

GiveSendGo - Supporting Andrew Rivera and Son: The #1 Free Christian Fundraising Site.

Andrew Rivera is a widower and single dad of a delightful four-year-old boy. Andrew's wife passed away just before their little boy was two years old. Since then, Andrew has been raising his son alone with the help, during the week, of his mother. She comes every Sunday night from out of town so that Andrew can work and so that his son can be cared for and taken to and picked up from junior kindergarten at the local Catholic school.

Just after Easter, Andrew had a serious medical situation at home and was rushed to the hospital where he remains in intensive care (April 18, 2023). Andrew's recovery is going to be long. It may be a year, we still don't know. In the meantime, the family is in a crisis. Andrew has a mortgage and will have ongoing medical expenses. Private insurance support is virtually non-existent. It is a devasting situation for the family and for those of us who are his friends.

If you are in the greater Toronto area and attend the Latin Mass, you will know or at least have seen Andrew. He has often been a Master of Ceremonies and has assisted in the training of many to serve at Traditional Latin Catholic Mass at both diocesan Latin Masses and the Society of St. Pius X. Andrew is a good man, a good father, and a kind and humble fellow to all who know him. Whether you know Andrew personally or just come across this, he is now in need of your help and we are reaching out to you on his behalf.

My name is David Domet and I've known Andrew for about fifteen years. I am working with another friend and his mother and father on this project. This effort has been approved by Andrew's mother. I am responsible for this fundraiser and all funds will be turned over to his mother and father for the sole purpose of supporting Andrew and his son financially at this most difficult time. His recovery is going to be long and arduous, it is unclear at this time, how long. The financial future is uncertain until he is able to function and be self-supportive for the foreseeable future. Therefore, we are reaching out to you in your charity for help. We have set an ambitious target of $50,000.00. We need to provide enough support for at least one year. May God bless you for your kindness. 

GiveSendGo - Supporting Andrew Rivera and Son: The #1 Free Christian Fundraising Site.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact David directly.