United Catholic Appeal: Hope for Tomorrow

October 16, 2020

My brothers and sisters in Christ, all -

Each year in late October we hear from Archbishop Thompson inviting us to prayerfully consider financially supporting the United Catholic Appeal. This annual appeal supports ministries, programs and activities throughout the archdiocese, including ministries close to home located in the Tell City Deanery.

This year’s archdiocesan goal is $6.3 million dollars. When the goal is met 16% will directly help those who lack the basic necessities in life, 54% supports the ongoing education and retirement of present priests and trains our future priests and deacons who will serve throughout the archdiocese, the remaining 30% supports the continued work of evangelization and faith formation for children and adults to know, love and serve Jesus.

Each parish throughout the archdiocese has a set goal for the appeal using a formula averaging the last three year’s Sunday and Holy Day collection totals. The 2020 goal for St. Boniface is $7,627 and $10,741 for St. Meinrad. I understand there are parishioners who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and for some financial resources have been diminished in comparison to a year ago. Do as you can, not as you can’t.

I just celebrated my 45th birthday and changed my monthly UCA gift from $88 ($44 for St. Boniface Parish, and $44 St. Meinrad Parish) to $90 and increased my monthly stewardship by $1 for each parish. Each year we meet our goal, and I ask that you prayerfully consider what collectively we can do as members of the Body of Christ throughout the archdiocese. Remember you can direct your gift to support the good work of Catholic Charities, Tell City, on your pledge card or your online gift.

+ Be Bealthy, + Be Smart, + Be Holy! God bless you.

Father Anthomny M. Vinson, OSB
Pastor

Your support of the United Catholic Appeal supports the mission and on-going work Catholic Charities Tell City. The mission of Catholic Charities Tell City is to work together as parish communities, fulfilling the call of the Gospel, and to help people improve their lives. We believe that through reaching out in service to those in need, by loving our neighbors as Christ loves us, we not only enrich their lives – but ours as well.

Learn more about the programs of Catholic Charities Tell City

View the 2020 e-Storybook and Learn More About the UCA

Intention Weekend    -   November 14-15, 2020

Historic St. Boniface Catholic Church, Fulda, Indiana             $7,627
   $43.58 per family/household

St. Meinrad Catholic, St. Meinrad, Indiana                             $10,075
   $48.60 per family/household