Many of you have heard about the Grace Center, which is currently under construction in Fredericksburg. Their goal is to give those who have been impacted by domestic violence a safe place to seek shelter from their abuser. The shelter is scheduled to open in March of 2023 and they are in need of day-to-day items that will be necessary to operate this new facility which includes 9 bedrooms, 36 beds, an industrial kitchen, laundry facility, playground, pet kennel and garden. St. Francis Xavier Parish will be collecting many of the needed items during the month of October. Last Sunday, printed on the back side of the monthly ministry schedule, was a list of the items the Grace Center is in need of. There will be a collection box in the back of church for these items. All donated items must be new. If you would rather donate by check, cash or a gift card, there will also be a container at each Mass for your donation. Please make checks payable to “The Grace Center”.