2024
FAITH FORMATION
VOCATIONS
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS (RCIA)
TV MASS
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
December 2024 Bulletin Announcements
December 7 – 8, 2024
Bishop’s Annual Appeal: Blessings to you on this second week of Advent. We are very grateful to those of you who have already supported diocesan ministries through the Appeal. As of November 18, the Bishop’s Annual Appeal for 2024 has raised total cash and pledges of $1,385,474 toward our goal of $1,450,000 (98.96%). This was made possible through the generous donations of 7,583 people throughout the 16 counties of our diocese. Will you help these ministries meet their funding needs? Visit www.stcdio.org/annualappeal.
December 14 – 15, 2024
Bishop’s Annual Appeal: Blessings to you in this third week of Advent as we remember the joy that the world experienced at the birth of Jesus. As you celebrate this season, please consider supporting diocesan ministries with a year-end gift. To donate, visit www.stcdio.org/annualappeal or mail to: Bishop’s Annual Appeal, P.O. Box 1538, St. Cloud, MN 56302.
December 21 – 22, 2024
Bishop’s Annual Appeal: Blessings to you in this fourth week of Advent as we contemplate the message of the angels: “Peace on Earth, Good Will Toward Men.”
Please take a moment to pray for the people of our diocese and all who serve to build the Kingdom of God here in Central Minnesota.
December 28 – 29, 2024
Bishop’s Annual Appeal 2024: Thank you so much for your support of diocesan ministries through your prayers and gifts in 2024. May you be blessed with peace and joy in the new year.
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