The Paul Jackson Fund to Honor Deacon Tom Pluta of Holy Trinity Church at Annual “Giving Hope” Gala

Deacon Tom Pluta, a long time resident, of Westfield, will be honored at The Paul Jackson Fund “Giving Hope” Gala on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at the Grand Summit Hotel.

Deacon Pluta was ordained in May 1992 and began his ministry at Holy Trinity Church in Westfield in 2000. Over the past 25 years, he has touched the lives of many, both in his parish and in the community. Deacon Pluta is Ministry Coordinator for Holy Trinity Church and regularly conducts the liturgical duties. Pluta has been happily married to his wife, Barbara, for 52 years and is proud father of three daughters and grandfather of six grandchildren.

Mary Jackson, The Paul Jackson Fund President said, "We are so pleased to honor Deacon Tom. He has dedicated his life to serving God and being of assistance to his parishioners and to the community. Tom guided my brother Paul when he was a young boy and has been supportive of The Paul Jackson Fund and a friend of the family for many years. We are delighted to be able to honor him at the upcoming gala."

The Paul Jackson Fund, located in Westfield, assists families who are experiencing a financial crisis because of a long-term illness or disability. The charity began as a grass roots effort to assist Paul (WHS ’79) who became paralyzed during a surgery to remove a spinal cord tumor. When Paul no longer needed the financial help of The Fund, he assumed its leadership and began helping other individuals and families in crisis. Since Paul's passing in 2009, The Fund continues to be a saving grace to those who are in need and have nowhere else to turn.

Tickets to the “Giving Hope” Gala may be purchased online at www.pauljacksonfund.org. For more information or to donate items to our auction, please contact Mary Doherty at: 908-233-6110.

We hope you will join us as we celebrate a pillar of our community and the commitment to help others.