We also appreciate your including the Appeal in your Mass intentions. Please note: The themes of the intentions correspond to the order of Bulletin Ads and Social Media Clips issued by the Office of Communications. Please adjust the order according to your own parish Appeal calendar (i.e. your date for Appeal Commitment Weekend).

PRAYER of the FAITHFUL November 16 & 17

As we reflect on the many blessings God has given to us, may we express our gratitude as disciples of Christ by giving to the Diocesan Annual Appeal …We pray to the Lord.

PRAYER of the FAITHFUL (November 9 & 10) 

We pray that by supporting the Diocesan Annual Appeal, our parish communities will nurture the faith in our young people and instill in them a desire to serve one another as members of the Body of Christ…We pray to the Lord.

PRAYER of the FAITHFUL (November 2 & 3) 

That the faithful may give generously to the Diocesan Annual Appeal in support of the priesthood and the celebration of the Sacraments within our parishes …We pray to the Lord.

PRAYER of the FAITHFUL – October 26-27

That we may be the face of Jesus to others, bringing mercy to the marginalized, the sick and suffering and our military veterans in need through our gifts to the Diocesan Annual Appeal…We pray to the Lord.

Catholic Social Services – October 12/13

That when we consider needy children and families served by Catholic Social Services, we may open our hearts and give generously to the Diocesan Annual Appeal…We pray to the Lord.

Social Justice Parish Grants –October 5/6

That we may be the face of Jesus to others, bringing mercy to the marginalized, the sick and suffering and all those in need  as we share our blessings through the support of the Diocesan Annual Appeal…We pray to the Lord.

Catholic Media & Communications: September 28/29

That the faithful of our Diocese may continue to receive the good news through the many resources provided by the Diocesan Appeal  – the Catholic Light, CTV and the Diocesan website – to enrich our understanding and practice of the faith as a Catholic community…We pray to the Lord.

Next Weekend is In-Pew Commitment Weekend 

As we come upon Commitment Weekend, may we reflect on the many blessings God has shown us and express our desire to be true disciples of Christ by giving to the Diocesan Annual Appeal and remembering together, we are  “Serving in Faith with Hope and Gratitude.” …We pray to the Lord.

This Weekend  is In-Pew Commitment Weekend 

As the Apostles did for the early Church, may we strive to be Disciples of Christ and stewards of the Lord by supporting the ministries and services made possible by the Diocesan Annual Appeal: “Serving in Faith with Hope and Gratitude.” …We pray to the Lord.