About the Appeal
Catholic Services Appeal
The goal for the 2012 Catholic Services Appeal is $9.3 million. This goal is shared by our 206 parishes in our 12-county area.
For parishioners, the Catholic Services Appeal opens a wide door of opportunity to be partners in the great enterprise of making Jesus known and loved. Through our gifts, we can be the heart and hands of Jesus, reaching out to our community and our world.
The Church is the presence of Jesus Christ in the world, and when we give, we extend the ministry of the Church, touching the lives of thousands.
Parish Benefit
Parish rebates are returned directly to your parish to use for educational efforts and faith formation.
About Our Theme
Many are the promises of God is our Catholic Services Appeal theme for 2012.
The theme of this year’s appeal, “Many are the promises of God,” is drawn from a beautiful passage from St. Paul’s second letter to the Corinthians (2 Corinthians 1:18-20). It reminds us that all of God’s promises to His people are manifested in His Son, Jesus. God has “put His seal upon us,” St. Paul writes, “and given us the Spirit in our hearts.”
Chair Couple Message
Mary & Pat Regan, 2012 CSA Chair Couple
Dear Friends in Christ,
We met at Hill-Murray School and will soon mark 33 years of marriage. Looking back we marvel at how the Catholic Church has been there for us at every juncture, at baptisms and funerals, on feast days and in ordinary time, forming us and feeding us.
We’re honored to give back through the Catholic Services Appeal, which supports the shared ministries no single parish can provide. It addresses every cause we hold dear, assisting the youngest and oldest among us, educating today’s students and tomorrow’s priests. We hope you’ll join us!
Mary & Pat Regan
2012 CSA Chair Couple
The Archbishop’s Circle
Advancing the mission of the Church is the heart of this annual appeal, an appeal that provides needed services to those most in need as well as services to the 206 parishes that proclaim the Word of God. The CSA is unique in that it provides a Christ-centered approach to helping the people served by this Archdiocese. Your generosity, your love for the Church and your belief in the Word of God continues to make a real difference in our world. Information about the Archbishop’s Circle is available for download: 2012 CSA Archbishop’s Circle Brochure (pdf).
Levels of Giving
- Benefactor: $25,000 and above
- Patron: $10,000 – $24,999
- Steward: $5,000 – $9,999
- Member: $1,500 – $4,999
In Appreciation
Those participating in the Archbishop’s Circle receive:
- An invitation to a morning retreat and noon luncheon with Archbishop Nienstedt in the Spring of 2012
- Thanksgiving Card – Prayer Intentions
- Knowing what you did for the Church is good
- Special announcements from the Archbishop
- Archbishop’s Update publication
- A limited edition, hand-painted Christmas ornament
Benefactors and Leaders
In addition, Benefactors, Patrons, and Stewards will be invited to a special Mass at the Archbishop’s residence, followed by brunch or dinner in the fall of 2012.
