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2010 Annual Catholic AppealACA 2010
As we approach the Lenten season, Catholics everywhere become increasingly focused on religious devotions.   During this season of grace, prayer and fasting are two traditional ways in which we reaffirm our Christian purpose.  Sharing what we have with our brothers and sisters is also fundamental to our lives as Catholics.  I am pleased, therefore, to announce the beginning of our 2010 Annual Catholic Appeal and invite you to share some of your God given gifts with those in need here in Brooklyn and Queens.

This year’s Appeal theme “God’s Love Shines Through Us ... We Are A Priestly People,” celebrates the year of the Priest and is a call for each of us to fulfill our own priestly ministry.  The Appeal allows us to continue important ministries and programs that express our core values.  The effort also allows the diocesan Church to provide a dimension of ministry that transcends your home parish.

This year, your generous gesture will be used to support Catholic Education, Catholic Migration Services, Catholic Charities, Vocation Support, Chaplaincies and Faith Formation and Pastoral Life.  Your gift, added to the thousands of others from like-minded people, makes it possible for the good works of the Church to be continued and carried forward.   

As you reflect upon God’s goodness to you, it is my hope that you will prayerfully consider a gift to the Appeal this year.  Only God knows the sacrifice it will require on your part.  All I humbly ask is that you let sacrifice be your guide and to do the best that you can. Whatever the amount of your gift, it is deeply appreciated.  You may be assured that your gift helps to bring strength, truth, love and Christ Himself to others. 

Kindly use the pledge/gift card and reply envelope you received by mail or go to www.rcdobdonate.org  to make your commitment to this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal.  I encourage you to consider a ten-month pledge, although one-time gifts are, of course, accepted.  Please know that you and your family will be remembered in my prayers of thanksgiving. 

Asking that you participate generously and also pray for the success of this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal, I am.

Sincerely in Christ,

BSignature

Most Reverend Nicholas DiMarzio, Ph.D., D.D.
Bishop of Brooklyn

Bishop's Court of Honor
The Court of Honor is a special alliance of Catholic men and women who have come together with the Bishop to play a unique community leadership role in the work of the Church. Their willingness to share their God-given gifts with the Annual Appeal helps the Bishop spread our faith throughout the diocese by way of a multitude of ministries, programs and services.

If you are a Court of Honor member, please visit our online 2010 Reception Photo Album to view and print your photograph with Bishop DiMarzio.

    2010 Annual Catholic Appeal Prayer
    Loving Father, through Baptism you have made us members of the Body of your Son
    and his Priestly People. You have enriched us with the outpouring of the gift of
    your Holy Spirit. You continue to make your Son present among us through
    the Sacrament of his Body and Blood in the Eucharist.

    We are ever grateful for what you do for us and we seek to respond by
    revealing your goodness through the witness of our lives.

    Help us to nourish and support those members of the Body of Christ who are
    in need of our generous sharing of our time, talent and treasure.

    We make this prayer through Christ our High Priest and Lord.

    AMEN