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The Annual Diocesan Appeal is a dynamic opportunity for all of the faithful in the Diocese of Fort Worth to impact lives beyond the scope of any individual parish. Its mission is to witness to God’s grace in our lives by together sharing the Gospel message of faith, hope and charity with those most in need of attention through knowing and doing all that we are called to as Disciples of Christ.How Your Donations to the Annual Diocesan Appeal are Used?
Your gift to the Annual Diocesan Appeal provides funds to ministries and programs in these categories:- Gratitude and Support for the Clergy
- through the healthy and holy formation and education of men for the priesthood and permanent diaconate and caring for retired and infirm priests.
- Outreach to Rural and Needy Parishes and Schools
- through operating grants for faith formation and youth programing, priest salaries, utilities assistance and many other needs.
- Hope and Healing for the Poor
- to aid the disadvantaged, the disabled and those who are most in need of God’s healing grace through Catholic Charities and Correctional Ministry.
- Love and Strengthening for Families
- through Marriage and Family Life ministries that bind us closer to Christ through our love and respect for one another in families committed to proclaiming the Gospel.
- Faith and Formation for Future Generations
- Tuition Assistance and Campus Ministry Programs to empower our children, youth and young adults to grow in their Catholic faith in preparation for a life of Christian leadership and service.
- Stewardship Education and Development Support for Parishes
- Resources to help parishes increase engagement, prayer life and discipleship in the lives of their parishioners, including organizational tools, stewardship education and assistance for parish Stewardship Committees, planned giving efforts, endowment funds and capital campaigns.
TOTAL NEED: $4,200,000
FROM: 88,000 FAMILIES - Gratitude and Support for the Clergy
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Letter from Bishop Olson
Over the last year, we, as a community of faith, have been on a path that few, if any, have ever walked before. As this year began with the hope of continued prosperity, we were confronted with a global pandemic that compelled us to close our businesses, modify the ways our parishes provided essential ministry and retreat into the safety of our homes. As each of us considered how we would manage in this “new normal,” we watched as many of those we knew, were close to or cherished, became ill or lost the means to support their families. If this were not enough, we have watched, over the last several months, our nation struggle to address issues of equality, economic disparity and social justice.
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September Intercessions
That God may bless our parish and diocese, strengthen our faith and grant us the spirit of Christian stewardship by opening our hearts to the Annual Diocesan Appeal, let us pray to the Lord.
That as faithful stewards of the gifts God has entrusted to us, we may give generously to the Annual Diocesan Appeal and share the benefits of our blessings, let us pray to the Lord.
That we may see the work of the Annual Diocesan Appeal as an opportunity to extend ourselves in love and service beyond the boundaries of our local parish, let us pray to the Lord.
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Saint Francis Circle
Thanks to the dedicated support of loyal contributors who make a continuous monthly gift to the Annual Diocesan Appeal, a steady stream of income helps to serve the poor, families, clergy and children of our Diocese.
Members of St. Francis Circle make a continuous gift to the Appeal via monthly credit card or automatic bank account withdrawal. Gifts repeat for 12 months and continue from year-to-year.
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