The 2023 Annual Diocesan Appeal has kicked off. Letters with pledge cards have been sent by the Diocese and we thank those who have already responded. Every gift, no matter how much, makes an impact.

Our parish goal for the 2023 Appeal is $92,905.  That is a slight decrease over the 2022 goal. The average gift to the ADA in 2022 was $507. We ask you to consider this amount when considering your pledge. Some can afford to give more, some can can afford to give less. No gift is too large or too small!  Any contributions over and above our goal comes back to the parish for our building fund.

Your generosity helps support the work of our diocese. Some of the ministries supported include:

• Vocations – we currently have 14 seminarians we support with tuition and formation expenses.
• Health care and retirement benefits for 89 active and retired priests
• Training, education and support of our 107 deacons and deacon candidates.
• Catholic hospitals offering Mass, Communion, and Anointing of the Sick
• Support for refugees, homeless, and local flood relief.  Annually, there are about 25,000 individuals served by Catholic Charities
• Marriage programs and adoption services