Kathleen Politica 2012 Annual Bishop s Appeal Poster Contest Participant St. Mark Parish, Stratford
In advance, thank you for participating in the 2013 Annual Bishop s Appeal. Through your generosity and God s grace, I am confident that we will present our next bishop with a local Church that serves as a beacon of hope for many across Fairfield County. May God bless you and your family, Reverend Monsignor Jerald A. Doyle, J.C.D. Diocesan Administrator Did You Know 1.3 million Meals are served through Catholic Charities and food pantries Thomas Merton Center in Bridgeport New Covenant House in Stamford Morning Glory Program in Danbury 22,000 Nursing home residents and hospital patients receive spiritual care Bridgeport Hospital Danbury Hospital Greenwich Hospital Norwalk Hospital Stamford Hospital Saint Camillus Heath Center in Stamford Saint Joseph Manor in Trumbull Pope John Paul II Center for Health Care in Danbury 15,000 Counseling sessions are provided by Catholic Charities Social work Medication management Marriage and family therapy 1,323 Financial scholarships are provided to inner-city Catholic elementary school students 48 Retired priests are supported including 17 in residence at the Catherine Dennis Keefe Queen of Clergy Residence in Stamford 36 Men are discerning for the priesthood at St. John Fisher Seminary in Stamford and major seminaries
Felix, Juana, Janet and Daniel Janet, Grade 2 and Daniel, Grade 5 Felix has a job in the community and Juana works part-time. Their children, Janet and Daniel, attend a Catholic elementary school in Bridgeport and receive financial scholarships from the Annual Bishop s Appeal. Thank you for helping to fund Catholic Schools. We feel that Janet and Daniel will have a brighter future because of their studies and an understanding of our Catholic faith. Juana and Felix
Crystal Pickett (L) and Fran Andrade (R) Your support to the Annual Bishop s Appeal feeds the poor through Catholic Charities. I enjoy volunteering at the food pantry at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Bridgeport. Fran
Allocation of $12 Million Goal 15% Catholic Charities Food Programs Counseling Housing Adoption 15% Formation of Holy Priests and Deacons 10% Care of Retired Priests 10% Catholic Schools 10% Hospital and Nursing Home Ministries 10% Inner-City Catholic Elementary Schools 9% Clergy Ministries Haitian Ministry Hispanic Ministry Priests and Sisters Assigned to Special Ministries Priests Graduate Study 6% Fundraising Expenses 5% Fairfield County Catholic Newspaper 5% Finance and Accounting Support for Parishes 5% Pastoral Services Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Youth Ministry Support for Parishes Religious Education Support for Parishes Marriage Preparation Program Respect Life Ministry College/University Campus Ministry Ministry for People with Disabilities
Deacon John Connaughton Anticipated Ordination, Spring 2013 Upon completing my law degree, I realized that a call to the priesthood would bring a fullness of joy in my heart. I look forward to serving our Lord and the people of Fairfield County as a new priest in 2013. Ways to contribute to the 2013 Annual Bishop s Appeal PLEDGES - A gift to the Appeal may be paid through December 31, 2013. GIFTS - Checks may be made payable to the Annual Bishop s Appeal. Please do not send cash. CREDIT CARD - A credit card gift may be payable online or by pledge card. ONLINE GIVING - www.2013aba.com MATCHING GIFTS - Many organizations will match gifts to Catholic Charities and Catholic Schools. Please contact 203-416-1312 for more information. GIFTS OF SECURITIES - If you own securities that have appreciated in value, they can be given to the Appeal and their full market value becomes a tax deductible gift. Please contact 203-416-1470 for more information. If you have questions, please e-mail us at: 2013aba@diobpt.org or call us at: 203-416-1472. All gifts to the 2013 Annual Bishop s Appeal will be acknowledged by the Diocese of Bridgeport and are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Please consult with your tax advisor on the tax treatment of all gifts, as they may vary from individual to individual. Give online: www.2013aba.com