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The Annual Diocesan Appeal allows us to come together as a community of faith to identify those who rely entirely on the generosity of others to have their basic needs met. In our firm commitment to growing in the life of Christ, we strive to meet every spiritual need of each person in the Diocese of Fort Worth. It is only with your help that we are able to do that. Rooted in our mission to Give Thanks to the Lord, we must be a witness of our gratitude to God by receiving the least among us, the “children,” into our hearts. Bishop Olson and I give thanks to the Lord for your generosity and your prayerful consideration of making a gift to the Annual Diocesan Appeal. Your gift is much appreciated by not only us, but also by all those whose lives are touched by your generosity.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.
Your support of the Annual Diocesan Appeal provides essential operating support for those Diocesan ministries, outreach programs, parishes and schools that bring the light of Christ that dispels the darkness of suffering, pain and ignorance. Never has the need for your support been greater and never will the impact of your generosity be more deeply felt.
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Ways to Give
Pledge
Many people find they can participate at a sacrificial gift level if they make payments over a period of time. Payment reminders are mailed monthly or you can authorize a monthly credit card or automatic bank account withdrawal.
One-Time Gift
Make one gift payment, choosing check or credit card or automatic bank account withdrawal.
Continuous Monthly Giving
St. Francis Circle — Individuals choose the continuous monthly amount, which can be increased, decreased, paused or stopped at any time. Authorize continuous, monthly credit card or automatic bank account withdrawal. Gifts will repeat for 12 months and continue from year-to-year.
Give Online
Make a pledge or one-time gift using a credit card or automatic bank account withdrawal. The pledge payment schedule should conclude by June 30, for proper crediting to the Annual Diocesan Appeal.
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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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