Letter to the Editor

Recently, the Pacelli Catholic Schools’ benefit auction was fast approaching and they were looking for volunteers. “Sure I can help with something,” was my immediate response. However, when the committee then asked me to solicit Austin businesses for items and services for the auction, I became hesitant; Calling and asking people for things was going to be awkward for me and well out of my comfort level.

Was I in for a surprise! Not only did almost every Austin business give something, but they were kind and pleasant in their giving, as well. Chad from Rydjor Bike agreed to give before I even finished talking. A worker at Walgreens said “my boss isn’t here now, but we will give, even if it comes from my own pocket.” I accidentally called Jessica from Main Street twice and she was super sweet and nice about it.

Thank you, Austin businesses, for not only contributing to the auction, but for giving me a renewed faith in my community.

Some say it takes a village to raise a child. I say it takes a parish, and a community like Austin.

Diane Christopherson,

Pacelli Catholic Schools auction volunteer