COLLECTION FOR THE ARCHDIOCESE FOR THE MILITARY SERVICES On the weekend of January 4-5, the Archdiocese of Washington will take up a second collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services. The Archdiocese for the Military Services brings the Gospel, the sacraments, pastoral ministries, and spiritual services to those in the United States Armed Forces, and is therefore responsible for more than 1.8 million men, women, and children around the world. It also supports veterans who are cared for in Veterans Administration Medical Centers. Each parish is being asked to support the AMS which receives no funding from the military or the government and must rely solely on private donors. Please prayerfully consider making a generous contribution to this most worthy cause.