O God, Loving Creator and Source of all that we have, thank you for the many gifts you have given your people, our parishes and the Diocese of Beaumont. Grant us the spirit of true Christian Stewardship so we may carry out Your Mission. Open our minds to the Gospel Message. Open our hearts to conversion.Open our hands that we might freely share the gifts you have bestowed upon us. May sorrow, conflict and poverty be diminished in our Diocese because we have responded in Christ-like love and generosity. Gracious God, send us your Spirit to accompany us on our Journey to Stewardship. We ask this in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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We give thanks to our God at our every remembrance of our generous stewards, our pastors, parish leaders and all those who partner with us in grace to carry out the work of Jesus through diocesan ministries and Catholic Charities of Southeast Texas. We pray always with joy in our hearts at our every thought of them. Remembering how they have helped us to spread the Good News. We are confident the One who began this good work in them will continue to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus.
Funds raised in the Appeal will provide:
Please Make Your Gift to the 2023 Appeal for Catholic Ministries
“Building the Kingdom Together”
All families in our parish are asked to begin discerning a gift to the 2023 Appeal for Catholic Ministries (Formerly known as the Bishop’s Faith Appeal). Please respond as generously as possible when you receive your Appeal for Catholic Ministries Pledge Envelope.
As you review the information about the Appeal for Catholic Ministries you will see the ministries and services funded by the Appeal, including the ones that directly support the work of our parish. We thank you in advance for your generosity.
You can learn more or make your gift online at the Diocese of Beaumont website.
As we begin the 2023 Appeal for Catholic Ministries in our parish and throughout the diocese, may the Holy Spirit move us to a deep commitment to help others. We pray to the Lord.”
Please Make Your Gift to the 2023 Appeal for Catholic Ministries
“Building the Kingdom Together”
All families in our parish are asked to begin discerning a pledge to the 2023 Appeal for Catholic Ministries. Please respond as generously as possible when you receive your ACM Pledge Form.
The Appeal supports diocesan ministries and services including those that are a great help to our parish. For example, Appeal funds support the education and formation of priests to serve in our parish.
The theme of the Appeal is “Building the Kingdom Together”
Next weekend, our parish will conduct an in-pew commitment weekend to provide every family the opportunity to participate. Please prayerfully consider a pledge based on your means and circumstances.
“As we begin the 2023 Appeal for Catholic Ministries in our parish and throughout the diocese, may the Holy Spirit move us to a deep commitment to help others, we pray to the Lord.”
2023 Appeal of Catholic Ministries
“Building the Kingdom Together”
This weekend, our parish is conducting the Appeal for Catholic Ministries (Formerly known as the Bishop’s Faith Appeal) Commitment Weekend. Please remember that the Appeal for Catholic Ministries is much different than a one-time special collection. It is a pledge campaign where you can make a gift payable in installments.
The Appeal for Catholic Ministries theme, “Building the Kingdom Together,” was selected to remind us that our actions, our prayers, and our financial investments in vital ministries of the church are all given to honor and serve God.
Each pledge makes a difference! Your generous support enables our diocese to deliver needed ministries and services that impact all parishes and people of all ages throughout Southeast Texas.
Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous response.
Make your gift online: https://www.dioceseofbmt.org/give
“In thanksgiving for all who are pledging their commitment to support the Appeal for Catholic Ministries this weekend, we pray to the Lord”
2023 Appeal for Catholic Ministries
“Building the Kingdom Together”
This weekend, our parish is conducting the Appeal for Catholic Ministries. Please remember that the Appeal for Catholic Ministries is much different than a one-time special collection. It is a pledge campaign where you can make a gift payable in installments.
The Appeal for Catholic Ministries theme “Building the Kingdom Together” was selected to remind us that our actions, our prayers, and our financial investments in vital ministries of the church are all given to honor and serve God.
Each pledge makes a difference! Your generous support enables our diocese to deliver needed ministries and services that impact all parishes and people of all ages throughout Southeast Texas.
Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous response.
Make your gift online: https://www.dioceseofbmt.org/give
“In thanksgiving for all who are pledging their commitment to support the Appeal for Catholic Ministries this weekend, we pray to the Lord”
Your Annual Catholic Appeal team is provided with many materials to make a successful Appeal! The more a parish employs these materials, the more likely it is you will be successful in reaching donors.
Resource | Where to find it | When to use it | How to use it |
ACM 2023 Posters | Delivered by MPSA or picked up at Diocese | Feb-Dec 2023 | Display in parish gathering spaces |
Bishop Toups’ Letter | Delivered to parish with 2023 ACM Resources. |
Announcement Weekend Feb 4/5 | Read Toups’ letter Present Pulpit Talk ACM Chair |
ACM 2023 Video |
Delivered to parish with 2023 ACM Resources Available for viewing on Diocese Website |
Feb-Dec 2023 | Play in church before Masses or at after-Mass gatherings on Announcement Weekend Show at parish meetings/events during Appeal period Add a video link on your parish website Send video out via parish flocknote if possible Add video to parish social media |
Mass announcements | Included in the ACM Manual | Feb-Dec 2023 | Pastor or lector reads announcements at all Masses on any dates desired |
Bulletin announcements | Included in the ACM Manual. | Feb-Dec 2023 | Run specified announcements in parish bulletin on Appeal weekends, and when desired |
Bulletin insert | Printed and provided to parishes at training in Jan | Announcement Weekend (Feb 4/5) | Insert into parish-produced bulletins or provide to bulletin supply company for insertion |
In-pew pledge envelopes | Letter Concepts drop shipped to all parishes 1st week of February |
At all Masses on Commitment Weekend (Feb 11/12) | ~ Ushers/volunteers distribute to all households at all Masses ~ Pastor leads parishioners in in-pew process at all Masses ~ Completed and sealed envelopes collected and returned to ACM 2023 mailing address, or deliver to Diocese |
Pledge return mailers | Stewardship Office may be able to supply a “bag/envelope” for delivering parish pledge envelopes, not available yet | Feb-Dec 2023 (or as long as pledges are received in the parish) | Use own packaging to deliver parishioners’ SEALED pledge envelopes to Diocese or mail with sufficient postage to Diocese. DO NOT OPEN INDIVIDUAL PLEDGE ENVELOPES AT PARISH |
Director of Stewardship and Development
409-924-4317
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