I thought I would give you a report of your generosity to the ACA (Annual Catholic Appeal). To date, we have had contributions of $85,577. There have been 50 new donors, which is great. We had 209 people increase their contributions by $12,457 and 181 maintained their gift. There were 39 people who had decreased their gift by $2,030. There were only 20 signed cards from people who could not give this year.
Thus, considering how well we did with the Beyond Sunday Campaign by receiving over $1.6 million in pledges, we did great this year. I know we did not reach our goal of $92,317; and especially the challenge goal from last year totaling $107,433, but you can only do so much.
Whether it be the ACA campaign or even the Sunday collection, my concern is the number of people who do not give at all. I know there is also another whole group who may give, but we have no record of their contributions because they want to keep it confidential between God and themselves.
Positively, we still have people who are registering in our parish and want to be part of our community. We should make sure they feel welcome. So, if you see someone you do not recognize in church, please introduce yourself and make them feel welcome.
Your Pastor,
Fr. Joe Wormek