Letter from our Pastor Fr. Steve
I am writing to invite you to participate in the 2022 Annual Catholic Appeal for the Diocese of San Diego, “Living Our Mission.” United with 96 other parishes throughout the diocese, we can make a tremendous impact as we strive to carry out the mission Jesus entrusted to us!
The Annual Catholic Appeal provides an opportunity to share our gifts beyond our parish boundaries, in support of ministries that serve San Diego and Imperial Counties. Your contribution supports candidates for the priesthood and care for retired priests of our diocese who served faithfully in our parishes for decades. It assists the poor and vulnerable through the services of Catholic Charities, and impacts Catholic schools with tuition assistance for students in need. The Annual Catholic Appeal provides funding for the formation of catechists for our children and theological formation for adults. It also helps support training for the leaders of our Youth and Young Adult ministries, and our Restorative Justice and Prison Ministry.
Our parish goal for the Annual Catholic Appeal is $77,000. I am confident that with your help, we can exceed our goal. Funds collected beyond our goal will go to support our Facilities Improvement Fund. Despite the restrictions and challenges of the past two years, I am amazed and grateful for all we have been able to accomplish as a community of faith! I look forward to the day that our facilities will again be booming with activities day and night as we carry out our mission to make disciples who encounter, love, and serve Jesus, one another, and the world. This fund will be used to ensure that our facilities are welcoming, safe, and functional now and well into the future.
I have enclosed a brochure which includes more details about the ministries supported by the appeal and a response envelope. Please return it in the offering baskets at Mass or to the parish office. You can also contribute online.
Through your gift, we impact thousands of lives in our local Church community. Thank you for your support as we participate in living the Church’s mission to be the good news to those in need.
Sincerely Yours in Christ, Father Steve Callahan
Thank you for your generosity!
In 2022 our parish goal is once again $76,830 and as of September 30, 2022 we have raised over $84,273 and are over 110% to our goal - thank you for your generosity! Imagine what we could accomplish and how we could grow if every household in the parish participates?
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
| Parish Goal | $76,830 | $77,000 | $77,000 | $77,000 | $76,000 |
| Amount Raised | $84,273 | $79,037 | $89,758 | $100,865 | |
| Amount Raised over goal | $7,443 | $2,037 | $12,758 | $24,865 | |
| # of families who participated | 160 | 165 | 176 | 189 | |
| % of households that contributed | 11% | 9% | 9% | 9% |
Want to give online?
Want to give online to the ACA, our Sunday offering, and/or other funds? GIve online today and also track your giving, and print your records any time you'd like. Contact Debbie for more information.
