I was wondering what is the turn around for written replies on the list? I have sent several requests out over the last year by postal mail. The letters that go to governmental agencies all arrive without problems and I receive a reply in a timely manner. Most parish requests also arrive without problem and are replied to in a timely manner as well. I have had a few letters that have not reached the parish or that have been misplaced. I always send SASE along with private requests like churches but do not usually do so with the government offices. Is there something about a thicker envelope being sent to NYC that raises suspicion or clogs a mailing belt in the post office? I have had to cancel three checks and was is it the parish office, the post office or something else?