9/10/2023 0 Comments Daily mass march 31 2021![]() ![]() Our historical donors to APA have received a “first look” at our new materials crafted from their input in the survey. Click here to see the results of our survey. More than 3,300 responded to the survey! Their input was greatly appreciated, and assisted us in creating a look, feel and focus for our ministry messaging. To begin the process of transition from APA to a new Catholic Ministry Appeal, we asked those families that have faithfully supported APA to assist us in designing a new logo, to find out which of the ministries they would like to learn more about, and why they feel it’s important to support these larger diocesan ministries. and finally, the new plan invites our parishioners to participate in the new Catholic Ministry Appeal each year to fund what most consider to the traditional ministries and programs of our diocese. ![]() the administrative functions such as accounting and human resources to be funded through interest earnings on a responsibly invested trust.the leadership of our local Church to be supported by parishes at a drastically reduced rate (from 18-19% to only 2%).We will continue to provide full transparency. It lessens the financial burden on parishes, allows 100% of donor contributions to go toward the ministries listed below, instead of administration costs, increases accountability and reduces confusion. They listened to feedback from pastors, parish staff and lay leaders from across the Diocese.Īfter much prayer, consultation and review, the task force voted unanimously to retire APA, and start over, separating how different areas would be funded. Last year, Bishop Parkes, diocesan leadership and a task force of experienced pastors studied how our parishes work together to support our local Church. Please know that we are here to help you grow in your faith, and may the good Lord bless all of us with the knowledge of His great love for us through His Son Jesus Christ Our Lord, and with the prayers of our Blessed Mother, may we also grow as a community of love and respect for one another.įor more than 20 years, the Annual Pastoral Appeal (APA), had supported all parts of our diocesan budget: administrative, business, leadership as well as ministry, programs and outreach. Our mission statement is “ Learning, Living and Sharing the Good News of the Gospel message,” and we hope this is evident in the many opportunities we provide for learning about our faith, living our faith as a volunteer with one of more of our many ministries and sharing our faith with others. It’s our hope that you will find whatever information you need in one of these forms of the media. On behalf of Father George and the parish staff, may I say we’re blessed to have you and thank you for reading this message either in our parish bulletin, website, Facebook or Flocknotes. THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC CHURCH Dear newcomers and visitors,
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