Archbishop's Annual Appeal Schedule of Activities

March, 2023 Schedule

Week #3 - Monday, 3/6/23 - Sunday, 3/12/23

PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT

The 2023 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal is now underway in our parish. Your support of this year’s Appeal ensures that essential charitable, educational, and pastoral ministries of the Archdiocese of Hartford are carried forward.

If you did not receive the 2023 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal request mailing, please pick up a packet at the rear of Church as you leave today.

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

As we have received many blessings from the Lord, no matter how large or small, may we find it in our hearts to be charitable and help those in need by supporting the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal this year. We pray to the Lord.

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT

The 2023 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal is now underway in our parish. Your support of this year’s Appeal ensures that essential charitable, educational, and pastoral ministries of the Archdiocese of Hartford are carried forward.

• Since 1997, Archbishop’s Annual Appeal Vicariate Outreach Program has been able to provide nearly $20 million in funding to community-based local charities throughout Hartford, New Haven and Litchfield Counties to assist them in their important work of serving the needs of God’s people. In 2022, we were able to provide nearly $900,000 to various organizations, nominated by pastors, across the Archdiocese.
• Organizations such as [VOP Programs/organizations in your parish community please refer to the Accountability Report on pages 35 – 38 of the 2023 Operational Manual for your local organizations] right here in our own town received funding from the Appeal’s Vicariate Outreach Program that makes a difference in serving our neighbors.

All funds contributed to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal are used exclusively for the purposes outlined in the Appeal literature, which can be found at https://archdioceseofhartford.org/appeal/.  No Appeal funds are ever used for legal fees or settlements.

Week #4 - Monday, 3/13/23 - Sunday, 3/19/23

PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT

The theme of this year’s Archbishop’s Annual Appeal is His Sacrifice, and ours! As believers we experience the joy of the gospel because we know Jesus, and because we encounter Him in one another and in the least of our brothers and sisters. The Appeal is one way to share our blessings with our neighbors and express thanks for the blessings with which God has bestowed upon us. Our gifts to the Appeal benefit Catholic communities throughout the Archdiocese.

If you did not receive the 2023 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal request mailing, please pick up a packet at the rear of Church as you leave today.

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

That we may recognize our call to work together to support the ministries of our Church through the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, and resolve to put our faith into action in this very meaningful and practical way. We pray to the Lord.

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT

The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal helps provide the critical funding needed to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless,  counsel those in despair, offer much-needed assistance to the unemployed, and make medical care available to those without health insurance. Your gift to the 2023 Appeal will help to continue these and other vital ministries, services, and programs that reach out to so many in need.

All funds contributed to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal are used exclusively for the purposes outlined in the Appeal literature, which can be found at https://archdioceseofhartford.org/appeal/.  No Appeal funds are ever used for legal fees or settlements.

Week #5 - Monday, 3/20/23 - Sunday, 3/26/23

PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT

I want to thank everyone that has already contributed to the 2023 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. If you have not yet made your 2023 Appeal gift please join your fellow parishioners and make a gift today by returning the pledge card mailed to you. Gifts can also be made online at www.archdioceseofhartford.org.

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

For the thousands of people needing assistance from the various ministries supported by the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal that their needs will be met by our generosity to this year’s Appeal.  We pray to the Lord.

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT

It is important that when you give to any charitable organization, you are confident that the funds received are being used wisely.  Be assured that your gift to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal supports the ministries and programs indicated in the 2023 Appeal literature! Organizations such as [VOP Programs/organizations in your parish community please refer to the Accountability Report on pages 35 – 38 of the 2023 Operational Manual for your local organizations] right here in our own town received funding from the Appeal’s Vicariate Outreach Program that makes a difference in the lives of our local neighbors.  Please visit the Appeal website at https://archdioceseofhartford.org/appeal/ to learn more and make your gift today.

All funds contributed to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal are used exclusively for the purposes outlined in the Appeal literature, which can be found at https://archdioceseofhartford.org/appeal/.  No Appeal funds are ever used for legal fees or settlements.

Week #6 - Monday, 3/27/23 - Sunday, 4/2/23

PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT

I want to thank everyone that has already contributed to the 2023 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. If you have not yet made your 2023 Appeal gift please join your fellow parishioners and make a gift today by returning the pledge card mailed to you. Gifts can also be made online at www.archdioceseofhartford.org.

The 2023 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, His Sacrifice, and ours! presents each of us with the opportunity to give back to the Lord by helping those in need. Thank you for your support of this year’s Appeal and please pray for its success – so many are counting on us! 

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

That our participation in the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal will put us in solidarity with those who suffer or are in need of any kind…those to whom the Lord has promised comfort, mercy, gentleness, purity of heart, freedom from persecution and peace in the kingdom of heaven.  We pray to the Lord.

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT

It is important that when you give to any charitable organization, you are confident that the funds received are being used wisely.  Be assured that your gift to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal supports the ministries and programs indicated in the 2023 Appeal literature! Organizations such as [VOP Programs/organizations in your parish community please refer to the Accountability Report on pages 35 – 38 of the 2023 Operational Manual for your local organizations] right here in our own town received funding from the Appeal’s Vicariate Outreach Program that makes a difference in the lives of our local neighbors.  Please visit the Appeal website at https://archdioceseofhartford.org/appeal/ to learn more and make your gift today.

All funds contributed to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal are used exclusively for the purposes outlined in the Appeal literature, which can be found at https://archdioceseofhartford.org/appeal/.  No Appeal funds are ever used for legal fees or settlements.

April, 2023 Schedule

Week #7 - Monday, 4/3/23 - Sunday, 4/9/23

Holy Week
Optional Activities

PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT

Thank you to the parish families who have made a gift or pledge commitment to the 2023 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. This is a tangible opportunity for us to help individuals and families through the many charitable programs made possible by the Appeal. Every gift makes a difference. Please join us once again in making a gift to this year’s Annual Appeal, His Sacrifice, and ours!

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

That during this year's Archbishop's Annual Appeal --His Sacrifice, and ours! -- we may take time to reflect, pray and decide how we will share our blessings with those served by the Annual Appeal. We pray to the Lord.

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT

Thank you to the parish families who have made a gift or pledge commitment to the 2023 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. If you have not yet had the opportunity, please consider prayerfully supporting the many “Good Works” of the Archdiocese. Every gift will be gratefully received and sincerely appreciated.

Week #8 - Monday, 4/10/23 - Sunday, 4/16/23

PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT

You may have recently received a letter and pledge card from me seeking your support of this year’s Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. Please prayerfully consider your response. Know that your financial support will touch the lives of thousands of people who are served in our Archdiocese through your support of the Appeal.

The 2023 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, His Sacrifice, and ours! presents each of us with the opportunity to give back to the Lord by helping those in need. Thank you for your support of this year’s Appeal and please pray for its success – so many are counting on us! Thank you. 

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

That as we celebrate the Divine Mercy and give thanks, we my recognize our call to bring the mercy of God into the lives of others by meeting their basic needs through our support of this year’s Appeal, His Sacrifice, and ours!  We pray to the Lord.

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT

In just a few short weeks, our parish has raised $[amount raised] for the 2023 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. In these trying times, the need of our surrounding community grows and the assistance provided by the Appeal becomes all the more crucial. If you have not yet made your gift to this year’s Appeal, please consider doing so in the days ahead. Your gift to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal will help continue the vital services, ministries and programs that help so many throughout our Archdiocese.

All funds contributed to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal are used exclusively for the purposes outlined in the Appeal literature, which can be found at https://archdioceseofhartford.org/appeal/.  No Appeal funds are ever used for legal fees or settlements.

Week #9 - Monday, 4/17/23 - Sunday, 4/23/23

PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT

Thank you to the parish families who have made a gift or pledge commitment to the 2023 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. This is a tangible opportunity for us to help individuals and families through the many charitable programs made possible by the Appeal. Every gift makes a difference. Please join us once again in making a gift to this year’s Annual Appeal, His Sacrifice, and ours!

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

That we may recognize how the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal unites us as one family in Christ through the Eucharist, and how we are called to offer our gifts as followers of Jesus mindful that in doing so we are working together for the salvation of the world. We pray to the Lord.

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT

The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal changes lives through service. In addition to assisting the underserved of our communities, your gift helps those discerning a vocation to the priesthood. Your gift to the Appeal is an investment in the future of our Church and our faith.

Thank you to the parish families who have made a gift or pledge to the 2023 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. If you have not yet participated, please prayerfully consider a gift today. Please know that every dollar of your gift will have a positive impact in someone’s life.

All funds contributed to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal are used exclusively for the purposes outlined in the Appeal literature, which can be found at https://archdioceseofhartford.org/appeal/.  No Appeal funds are ever used for legal fees or settlements.

Week #10 - Monday, 4/24/23 - Sunday, 4/30/23

PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT

I am excited to share our parish’s progress so far in the 2023 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. Each parish has received a goal for this year’s Appeal. As I have mentioned previously, our parish goal is $[parish goal].  This goal is our parish’s offering to the overall Appeal effort. By reaching or exceeding our goal we support the many “Good Works” and ministries our Archdiocese offers to those who seek religious education, pastoral support, and charitable care – all made possible by the Appeal.

As of last week, a total of $[amount pledged to date] has been raised in our parish with gifts from [number of donors] individuals and families. Already, we have accomplished so much. Thank you to those who have made a pledge to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. If you have yet to make your commitment, your generosity is very much needed. I again ask that you please participate in this year’s Appeal according to your means.  Gifts of all sizes will make the Appeal a success. Please join us in supporting His Sacrifice, and ours! the 2023 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, and help our parish to reach its goal.

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

We pray that during the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, we may encounter Jesus Christ and draw others into deeper intimacy with the Lord building on the wonderful heritage of our Catholic faith.  We pray to the Lord.

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT

Thank you to the parish families who have made a gift or pledge commitment to the 2023 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. If you have not yet had the opportunity, please consider prayerfully supporting the many “Good Works” of the Archdiocese. Every gift will be gratefully received and sincerely appreciated.

All funds contributed to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal are used exclusively for the purposes outlined in the Appeal literature, which can be found at https://archdioceseofhartford.org/appeal/.  No Appeal funds are ever used for legal fees or settlements.

May, 2023 Schedule

Week #11 - Monday, 5/1/23 - Sunday, 5/7/23

PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT

I want to express my gratitude to those who have already made a gift or a pledge.  Each parish is asked to raise a target amount – essentially, our parish’s portion of the overall Appeal goal of $10 million. Our parish goal is $[parish goal], and to date we have raised [percent raised] % with gifts from [number of parish donors] households here in our parish or [participation rate percent] % Participation Rate.  As a parish family we are striving for a 75% Rate of Participation. 

If you have not yet made your contribution to the Appeal, I ask that you take a few moments in the days ahead to consider prayerfully your gift decision. Your help is very much needed. Each contribution ensures that the ministries, programs, and services of the Church remain strong throughout the Archdiocese of Hartford.

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

That we as members of the Archdiocese of Hartford may unite in service to the Lord and support the educational, spiritual, pastoral, and charitable works of our Archdiocese through the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, His Sacrifice, and ours!  We pray to the Lord.

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT

The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal provides help to those in need! Together, we can and do make a profound difference in the lives of many individuals and families, in a way that exceeds anything we could hope to achieve on our own. Please consider supporting this important initiative. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference.  Organizations such as [VOP Programs/organizations in your parish community please refer to the Accountability Report on pages 35 – 38 for your local organizations] right here in our own town received funding from the Appeal’s Vicariate Outreach Program which serves our local neighbors.  

All funds contributed to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal are used exclusively for the purposes outlined in the Appeal literature, which can be found at https://archdioceseofhartford.org/appeal/.  No Appeal funds are ever used for legal fees or settlements.

Week #12 - Monday, 5/8/23 - Sunday, 5/14/23

PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT

If you have not yet made your contribution to the Appeal, I ask that you take a few moments in the coming days ahead to consider prayerfully your gift decision.  Your help is very much needed.  Each contribution ensures the ministries, programs, and services of the Church remain strong throughout the Archdiocese of Hartford. 

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

That as members of the Archdiocese of Hartford, we may unite as one family of faith, and combining our gifts strengthen our commitment to God while aiding those in need through the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, His Sacrifice, and ours!  We pray to the Lord.

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT

Thank you to the parish families who have made a gift or pledge commitment to the 2023 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. If you have not yet had the opportunity, please consider prayerfully supporting the many “Good Works” of the Archdiocese. Every gift will be gratefully received and sincerely appreciated.

Week #13 - Monday, 5/15/23 - Sunday, 5/21/23

PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT

I am excited to share our parish’s progress so far in the 2023 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. Each parish has received a goal for this year’s Appeal. As I have mentioned previously, our parish goal is $[parish goal].  This goal is our parish’s offering to the overall Appeal effort. By reaching or exceeding our goal we support the many “Good Works” and ministries our Archdiocese offers to those who seek religious education, pastoral support, and charitable care – all made possible by the Appeal.

As of last week, we have achieved [percentage of goal].  It is our goal that as a parish we reach the goal the Archdiocese has set for our parish. Thank you to those who have made a pledge to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. If you have yet to make your commitment, your generosity is very much needed. I again ask that you please participate in this year’s Appeal according to your means.  Gifts of all sizes will make the Appeal a success. Please join us in supporting His Sacrifice, and ours! the 2023 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal.

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

For the success of the 2023 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, and for the success of the many services and programs your generosity to the Appeal makes possible.  We pray to the Lord.

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT

The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal changes lives through service. In addition to assisting the underserved of our communities, your gift helps those discerning a vocation to the priesthood. Your gift to the Appeal is an investment in the future of our Church and our faith.  Please continue to pray for an increase of vocations especially in the Archdiocese of Hartford.

Thank you to the parish families who have made a gift or pledge to the 2023 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. If you have not yet participated, please prayerfully consider a gift today. Be assured every dollar of your gift will have a positive impact in someone’s life.

All funds contributed to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal are used exclusively for the purposes outlined in the Appeal literature, which can be found at https://archdioceseofhartford.org/appeal/.  No Appeal funds are ever used for legal fees or settlements.

Week #14 - Monday, 5/22/23 - Sunday, 5/28/23

PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT

Stewardship calls us to be grateful for our blessings by acknowledging God’s gifts, and expressing thanks to Him. We do this by giving of our time, talent, and treasure. We sincerely thank the [number] households in our parish who, as good stewards, have made a gift to the 2023 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal.  By doing so you are supporting so many people with extraordinary needs. If you have not yet made your pledge, please consider supporting the Appeal and help our parish meet its goal.

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

That through our support of Archbishop's Annual Appeal, we may make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and the wider community.  We pray to the Lord.

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT

The Archbishop’s Annual Appeal changes lives through service to the Lord. Your gift helps to support those cultivating a vocation to the priesthood. Your gift to the Annual Appeal is an investment in the future of our Church and our Faith. 

All funds contributed to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal are used exclusively for the purposes outlined in the Appeal literature, which can be found at https://archdioceseofhartford.org/appeal/.  No Appeal funds are ever used for legal fees or settlements.

Week #15 - Monday, 5/29/23 - Sunday, 6/4/23

PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT

I want to thank everyone that has already contributed to the 2023 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. If you have not yet made your 2023 Appeal gift please join your fellow parishioners and make a gift today by returning the pledge card mailed to you. Gifts can also be made online at www.archdioceseofhartford.org.

The 2023 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal, His Sacrifice, and ours!, presents each of us with the opportunity to give back to the Lord by helping those in need. Thank you for your support of this year’s Appeal and please pray for its success – so many are counting on us!

PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL

For healing of our world...that each of us may do our part to provide love and support for those struggling with emotional and mental health concerns, addictions or grief through our gifts to this year’s Archbishop’s Annual Appeal.  We pray to the Lord.

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT

It is fundamental that when you give to any charitable organization, you are confident the funds are used wisely. Be assured that your gift to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal supports the catholic ministries and programs as indicated in the 2023 Appeal literature, which can be found at https://archdioceseofhartford.org/appeal/.  No Appeal funds are ever used for legal fees or settlements.

Additional Schedule of Appeal Activity