2024
A message from the Bishop
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,
In all the noise and stress of our lives, it’s easy to feel lost. To forget that we’re unique, cherished and loved just as we are.
Behold who you are. Remember that you are a child of Christ. That he stretches out His new life to you.
And with open hearts and hands you can receive him. Just as we receive His Body and Blood in the Eucharist every Sunday.
He then calls you to become what you receive — to become his hands and feet in your family, in your workplace, in your ministry … and in our diocese.
Today, I renew my appeal to you to become what you receive. To become alive and active. To give of your time, talent and treasure so that others may know Christ, too.
Share your gifts with your faith community. Volunteer to lector, to instruct young ones, or to bring the life-giving Eucharist to the homebound.
Share from your financial resources to support the work of Christ. Your money donated to this appeal will fund our TV Mass and will help instruct those of all ages in the faith. Donations will further life-giving ministries in this diocese and support those who are preparing for the priesthood or preparing to be married in the Church.
Behold who you are. Become what you receive. Hold out your cares to Christ. Receive his new life. And become his hands and feet.
Thank you for your generosity.
God bless you,
+Patrick M. Neary, C.S.C.
Bishop of Saint Cloud
Ministries
Annual Appeal Resources
April 2024 Bulletin Announcements
April 6 – 7, 2024
Bishop’s Annual Appeal: Thank you to those who have already supported diocesan ministries through the Appeal. the Bishop’s Annual Appeal for 2024 has raised total cash and pledges of $894,706 toward our goal of $1,450,000 (63.91%). This was made possible through the generous donations of 5,341 people throughout the 16 counties of our diocese. Will you help these ministries meet their funding needs? Visit www.stcdio.org/annualappeal.
April 13 – 14, 2024
Bishop’s Annual Appeal: “Behold who you are. Become what you receive.” The Appeal supports ministries that benefit you, your family and your greater parish community. Please make a gift today. Each dollar raised goes directly to ministries that support our Catholic faith and is not used for any other purpose.
April 20 – 21, 2024
Bishop’s Annual Appeal: The Diocesan TV Mass has been a lifeline for the homebound. Other diocesan ministries continue their work in support of faith formation, family life, Catholic schools, multicultural ministries, evangelization and vocational discernment. Will you help keep these ministries strong? Visit www.stcdio.org/annualappeal.
April 27 – 28, 2024
Bishop’s Annual Appeal 2024: Have you attended a baptism, first Communion, confirmation, wedding, or ordination? All of these sacraments are supported through the ministries funded by the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. Help continue to support these vital milestones of our faith through a gift at www.stcdio.org/annualappeal.
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