Diocesan Annual Appeal/Catholic Ministries, Social Justice Grant, Faith Formation Grant

To the nearly 250 parishioners across both our churches who have already contributed—thank you. Your response represents about 27% of our registered parishioners. Your generosity strengthens families, supports vital ministries, and extends Christ’s compassion throughout our Diocese. It also blesses our own parish—blessings always boomerang! Last year, because of your support, we received a $15,000 rebate for parish needs, along with two grants:

 $4,000 for Faith Formation

 $4,000 for Social Justice Outreach programs

As we continue our journey toward our Catholic Ministries Appeal goal, I personally invite the remaining 75% of our parish family—and anyone who has not yet had the opportunity—to join us. If everyone gives something, we can easily meet and even surpass our goal.

Please consider making a gift to the Appeal as part of your Christmas offering. Every gift—large or small—helps close the gap and brings hope to those who need it most.

I am deeply grateful for all that you do and for the spirit of generosity that defines our parish community. Thank you for the many ways you share God’s love.

Formerly known as the Diocesan Annual Appeal, the 2025–2026 Catholic Ministries Appeal: Our Call to Serve begins September 1. You will soon receive a brochure from Bishop Bambera inviting you to participate once again in this important Diocesan Appeal.

This appeal supports vital ministries including Parish Life Initiatives, Catholic Media & Communications, Clergy Support & Seminarians, Catholic Social Services, Catholic Schools and Religious Formation Programs, as well as Social Justice Grants.

Please prayerfully consider what you may be able to pledge or give this year to help us reach our parish goal. Your generosity not only supports these essential ministries but has also brought blessings directly to our parish through Social Justice and Religious Formation grants, as well as significant parish rebates when we exceed our goal.

Thank you for your past support. We look forward to another successful appeal that assists the needy throughout our Diocese and sustains many important ministries.

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Catholic Media & Communications

The Diocesan Office for Communications spreads the Good News of the Catholic Church by utilizing all forms of media including the internet, television, radio, newspapers…