United Catholic Appeal 2021​

Parish Assessment: $55,830

collected: $5,500

donation

The new UCA 2021 assessment is here. The time to raise the funds is from May to December.
Please consider a commitment for eight months that would allow you to spread your contribution and help reach the parish goal.
​Thank you for your generosity!!! 

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Dear Parishioners,
 
From the day of Pentecost, the saving mission of the Church continues uninterrupted despite challenges both from outside and from within. Each baptized person, in his or her capacity, is responsible for proclaiming the Gospel of the Lord to the world.
 
In this mission of evangelization, the Church needs also material support to be able to fulfill her goal of bringing Christ’s saving work into the world. This was already true in the early Church, when collections were taken by the Apostles to help Christian communities in their mission but also to support members in need.
 
The 2021 Diocesan United Catholic Appeal once again gives us the opportunity to financially support the many different ministries of the bishop’s office (hopefully soon to be announced) and the local Church.
 
This year we highlight the 40th anniversary of the permanent diaconate program in our diocese supported by the UCA Appeal. The ministry of the deacons over the years enhanced the mission of the parishes and the diocese, emphasizing the service to the poor and the proclamation of the Gospel in many different ways. Thank you to you and your families for the ministry in the diocese.
 
May this one example of ministry in our diocese motivates us to support generously the Catholic Appeal so, as a local Catholic community, we may continue to bring Christ into the lives of our parishes and the world.
 
Thank you for your previous, generous support of the UCA at St. Michael’s parish and let’s make an effort together to reach this year’s goal of $55,830.
 
To contribute to the UCA please use the monthly envelopes included in your packet from Cathedral Corp or use our on-line giving program, with recurring donation, located on our parish website and select UCA funds.
 
Sincerely in Christ,
 
Fr. Andrew Knop, omi