The Catholic Community of Northern Columbia County

Diocesan Appeal FY 24-25

As we continue our Lenten journey during The Holy Season of Lent, we are reminded of the three pillars of our Lenten Journey: Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. A warm thank you to the 149 individuals and families who have donated or pledged to this year's Diocesan Appeal. As you can see below, each of our three parishes have made progress toward reaching its assessment. I am asking that all parishioners who have not donated or pledged to pray about making a gift soon. While I understand that each of us (including me) receive many requests for money, including from our parishes, national collections, special second collections, and this assessment, I ask that you give any amount, even a few dollars to help your parish to reach this fiscal year's assessment - hopefully before Easter. Please see below for three options on how to donate.

May I ask that you consider one of three ways to donate: First is directly on their secure website (see below). Second is by check mailed into the Diocesan Appeal Office (envelopes are in the gathering space at each church) or third, by check and dropped at each of our parish offices. (Please list your parish, so that we receive proper credit.) If you want to remain anonymous, make the check or money order out to your local parish and mark the memo line for the Diocesan Appeal. Please note, no tax receipt will be provided. As also noted, no funds donated to the Diocesan Appeal may be used to settle any legal claims again the diocese. Please consider making a pledge or a
donation to help your parish meet its diocesan assessment. (Pledges need to be paid by the end of June.) Below is the status of each parish's assessment vs amount donated and balance. To donate or for more information, please go the Diocesan Appeal Website at thediocesanappeal.org/ Thank you for your prayerful consideration! -Fr. Steve