This weekend is the kick off for theArchdiocesan Catholic Appeal. You shouldhave received a letter in the mail recently concerning this important fundraising effort.
As you know each year the Archdiocese needs to raise money for its operating expenses as each parish does, only on a much larger scale. The many ministries that this collection funds, reach out to people all over EasternMassachusetts. The Archdiocese works tosustain as well as spread the mission of Christ in this part of the vineyard.
As you also know each parish is assessed a certain amount that they are asked to raise. Lastyear we raised about 87% of our goal. The remainder was forgiven but that will not be the case this year. We need to raise 100%; if we do not the remainder will be deducted from our parish checking account.
So once again I ask for your generosity. It seems that every time we turn around there is something to raise money for. But unfortunately that is the reality when we have to depend upon your donations to operate the Church.
Please be as generous as you can be so that wewill be able to meet our goal this year.