Annual Catholic Appeal
It is the time of year again when we are all called to participate in the annual Charity and Development Appeal (CDA). This is the Kick-off Weekend for the Appeal in all parishes in our Diocese. During all Masses this weekend, we will hear from our Bishop, John Dolan, through video, inviting us to participate in the Appeal.
I thank all of our parishioners who participated in the CDA last year. Our records show that 217 of our parishioners participated in 2022, raising a total of $99,820. I am grateful for their support for the CDA and for helping our parish exceed our goal of $85,000.
The CDA provides critical funding to more than 70 outreach programs, agencies and Catholic education services across four counties in our Diocese. These groups serve people in our parishes, Catholic schools, and local communities. You become the heart and hands of Jesus to children, families, and individuals with your gift to the CDA.
Our parish goal for this year remains the same at $85,000. You may have already received your donation envelope directly from the Diocese. If not, we will be providing you with an envelope this weekend. I invite you and your family to pray about how you are going to support the CDA this year. I look forward to your usual support for the Appeal.
Welcoming Sunday
This coming Sunday, February 5 at 10 am in the St. John Bosco School courtyard we will be having our monthly Welcoming Sunday where parishioners gather to meet our new parishioners, priests, Parish Council members, staff and more! Come and enjoy the fellowship and the refreshments. I look forward to seeing you there!
First St. Benedict Gala Night
Please mark your calendar. We are planning our first St. Benedict Gala Night to be held on Saturday, March 18 at 6pm in Hilton Phoenix Chandler Hotel. This is a fundraising event with proceeds going toward the construction of our Church. We will be inviting you to help us reach out to your friends, friends of St. Benedict, as well as businesses and corporations to come and support our parish fundraising during the Gala. I will be sharing more information with you soon.