The theme of the 2020 Catholic Services Appeal is Rise, Be Not Afraid. Please take a moment and review the attached brochure to see all the good the CSA funds do throughout the tri-county areas.
2020 Goal set by the AoD: $75,475.00 In Parish Goal: $500,000 2020 CSA To Date Pledges Pledged: $83,140.00 Received: $67,031.64 Number of Pledges: 173 If you haven't already made your pledge, please prayfully consider this Appeal. THANK YOU to all the parishioners who have generously pledged to the Catholic Services Appeal |
There are countless reasons you can say we have been blessed by God! Below are a few examples of the positive developments so far:
Ministries in Detroit supported by Catholic Services Appeal (to name a few):
- Archdiocese of Detroit agreed to reduce the debt balance from $2.0 mil to $1.1 mil, reducing principal and interest payments and extending terms for our parish.
- A parishioner generously commits to provide new carpeting for the entire church.
- School improvements including new lockers and enhanced security features now in place.
- Near-term projects to be completed in the school, including installing a new gym floor and updating technology for our students; over $60,000 already secured through various gifts.
Ministries in Detroit supported by Catholic Services Appeal (to name a few):
- Sacred Heart Major Seminary
- Office of Priestly Vocations
- School Outreach Fund
- Office for Clergy and Consecrated Life - support for retired clergy
- Marriage and Family Life
- Parish Empowerment Fund
- Office of Catholic Schools
- Office of Pastoral and Leadership Services
- Office Communications
- Blessed Sacrament Cathedral
- Office of Evangelization
- Youth Ministry
- Permanent Diaconate