"They came to Philip...and asked him,
'Sir, we would like to see Jesus.'"
John 12:21
'Sir, we would like to see Jesus.'"
John 12:21
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September 10, 2018
Through the power of Christ’s love we are called to respond to the needs of others. As Catholics, The Eucharist Makes Us the Church, and we embrace the gifts we have and joys of life we experience through the eyes of faith. In gratitude and unity, we generously share these gifts through the Annual Diocesan Appeal, which begins next weekend in parishes throughout the Diocese. Learn about the many ministries that benefit from your support next Sunday when every family will be invited to support this year’s appeal.
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How Your Donations to the Annual Diocesan Appeal are Used
The Eucharist Makes Us the Church
“We, though many, are one body in Christ.” Romans 12:5
Through the power of Christ’s love we are called to respond to the needs of others. As Catholics, we embrace the gifts we have and joys of life we experience through the eyes of faith. In gratitude, we generously share these gifts. Your gift to the 2019 Annual Diocesan Appeal provides:
Gratitude and Support for the Clergy – through the healthy and holy formation and education of men for the priesthood and permanent diaconate and caring for retired and infirm priests.
Outreach to Rural and Needy Parishes and Schools – through operating grants for faith formation and youth programing, priest salaries, utilities assistance and many other needs.
Hope and Healing for the Poor – to aid the disadvantaged, the disabled and those who are most in need of God’s healing grace through Catholic Charities and Correctional Ministry.
Love and Strengthening for Families – through Marriage and Family Life ministries that bind us closer to Christ through our love and respect for one another in families committed to proclaiming the Gospel.
Faith and Formation for Future Generations – Tuition Assistance and Campus Ministry Programs to empower our children, youth and young adults to grow in their Catholic faith in preparation for a life of Christian leadership and service.
TOTAL NEED: $4,200,000