It's time for CSA!
This week, we officially kickoff the Catholic Services Appeal campaign! You should have received your pledge card in the mail. Please support the work of our Diocese of Gaylord as it carries out its important role in the everyday work of the Church in so many ways during both ordinary and extraordinary times. Some work of the diocese includes:
Please mail your completed form to the Diocese of Gaylord. Help us reach our parish goal!
You can use those to make your pledge, or donate safely and securely online at dioceseofgaylord.org. Thank you in advance for your consideration!
This year's targets:
Holy Childhood of Jesus: $97,908
Holy Cross: $12,475
St. Nicholas: $6,814
How can you respond?
If you do not receive a pledge card, please know that you can always send in your check/pledge with a clear marking that it is for CSA, or call or e-mail Debra to request a pledge card today (231) 526-20127 or bookkeeper@cclcparishes.org
What is CSA?
Since the formation of the Diocese of Gaylord in 1971, the Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) has been both an invitation and opportunity to support the programs, services and ministries within our diocese and around the world. Through our collective efforts, the CSA is the primary source of funding for the programs and ministries directed by our bishop, providing support to our parishes as well as most of the special national and international collections typically taken up as second collections in other dioceses.
Below you will find additional information about what the appeal supports, the 2022/23 budget, and convenient ways to give. If you have any questions about the Catholic Services Appeal, please contact the Diocese of Gaylord at (989) 732-5147
Thank you for the many ways that you support the Church by embracing a life of discipleship, most specifically, through your gift to the Catholic Services Appeal. May you find the gifts you make, in gratitude for God’s abundant blessings, to be a source of great joy.
As you know, CSA supports the work and mission of our diocese, which includes essential services for our parishioners, our community, and St. Francis Xavier School. Similar to how your regular offertory supports your parish, the gifts we make to CSA support the offices within the Diocese of Gaylord and the many vital ministries and ongoing work accomplished at the pastoral center and throughout our Universal Church.
Shining a Light on CSA: Did you know that CSA supports over 40 programs and services throughout the diocese, all of which touch our parishioners and parish? Here are just a few examples:
This week, we officially kickoff the Catholic Services Appeal campaign! You should have received your pledge card in the mail. Please support the work of our Diocese of Gaylord as it carries out its important role in the everyday work of the Church in so many ways during both ordinary and extraordinary times. Some work of the diocese includes:
- Providing for the bishop’s ministry of teaching and guiding the clergy and lay faithful.
- Funding parish worship and liturgical formation and ministries such as the Hispanic and Native American Apostolates.
- Supporting the Catholic schools through curriculum, technology and professional development.
- Supporting all clergy through the Vocations Office from discernment to lifelong formation.
- Helping the laity with canonical issues, such as marriage annulments.
- Assisting local ministries such as Catholic Humans Services and Right to Life and supporting mission work throughout the U.S. and the world.
- Providing administrative services to parishes including parish bookkeeping, fundraising/stewardship, human resources and communications.
Please mail your completed form to the Diocese of Gaylord. Help us reach our parish goal!
You can use those to make your pledge, or donate safely and securely online at dioceseofgaylord.org. Thank you in advance for your consideration!
This year's targets:
Holy Childhood of Jesus: $97,908
Holy Cross: $12,475
St. Nicholas: $6,814
How can you respond?
- Prayerfully reflect on your gifts from God and how those can be shared with your church community.
- Make your pledge by August 1st
- Send your pledge to: Catholic Communities of L'Arbre Croche 150 W. Main St. Harbor Springs, MI 49740
- Place it in the offertory basket at Mass.
- Make your pledge on the Diocesan website by clicking here! (Don't forget to write your parish name!) The Diocese of Gaylord accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover.
If you do not receive a pledge card, please know that you can always send in your check/pledge with a clear marking that it is for CSA, or call or e-mail Debra to request a pledge card today (231) 526-20127 or bookkeeper@cclcparishes.org
What is CSA?
Since the formation of the Diocese of Gaylord in 1971, the Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) has been both an invitation and opportunity to support the programs, services and ministries within our diocese and around the world. Through our collective efforts, the CSA is the primary source of funding for the programs and ministries directed by our bishop, providing support to our parishes as well as most of the special national and international collections typically taken up as second collections in other dioceses.
Below you will find additional information about what the appeal supports, the 2022/23 budget, and convenient ways to give. If you have any questions about the Catholic Services Appeal, please contact the Diocese of Gaylord at (989) 732-5147
Thank you for the many ways that you support the Church by embracing a life of discipleship, most specifically, through your gift to the Catholic Services Appeal. May you find the gifts you make, in gratitude for God’s abundant blessings, to be a source of great joy.
As you know, CSA supports the work and mission of our diocese, which includes essential services for our parishioners, our community, and St. Francis Xavier School. Similar to how your regular offertory supports your parish, the gifts we make to CSA support the offices within the Diocese of Gaylord and the many vital ministries and ongoing work accomplished at the pastoral center and throughout our Universal Church.
Shining a Light on CSA: Did you know that CSA supports over 40 programs and services throughout the diocese, all of which touch our parishioners and parish? Here are just a few examples:
Stewardship is a response to God’s generosity in our lives, which is not just a once a year thing. It’s giving from our first fruits, not our leftovers.
Like other long term monthly commitments we make in our lives (our phones, gym memberships, and other material things), consider what you might be able to give to CSA this year by spreading it over 10 monthly payments. Below is a chart that might assist you.
How are CSA funds used by the Diocese of Gaylord?The CSA provides the necessary funding to sustain our diocese. Our parishes benefit by the evangelization, training, and practical business support offered by the staff, ministries and ongoing work completed at the pastoral center. Below is a diagram highlighting the overall budget for the Diocese of Gaylord, the portion made up through CSA funds and how those CSA funds are distributed.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the Catholic Services Appeal on the Diocese of Gaylord website.
Like other long term monthly commitments we make in our lives (our phones, gym memberships, and other material things), consider what you might be able to give to CSA this year by spreading it over 10 monthly payments. Below is a chart that might assist you.
How are CSA funds used by the Diocese of Gaylord?The CSA provides the necessary funding to sustain our diocese. Our parishes benefit by the evangelization, training, and practical business support offered by the staff, ministries and ongoing work completed at the pastoral center. Below is a diagram highlighting the overall budget for the Diocese of Gaylord, the portion made up through CSA funds and how those CSA funds are distributed.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the Catholic Services Appeal on the Diocese of Gaylord website.
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A Dollar a Day for CSA!
Consider the price of a cup of coffee, or the price of one spin of a casino wheel... a small sacrifice can mean big things for your parish! If every parishioner in our Diocese found a way to pledge 50 cents or a dollar a day to CSA then every parish in our Diocese would go over target! Think about the needs that could be met in our own parish with monies given back to us from the Diocese for going over target! Please take a moment to prayerfully consider what you are able to give to support CSA this year and complete your pledge card. Every gift, regardless of the amount, is very important to the success of the Appeal. The vital ministries of our Diocese continue only with your help. Your gift of any amount will be gratefully received and deeply appreciated. |
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