Catholic Services Appeal
Letter from Father Gary Michalik
To All Parishioners,
Each year, the Archdiocese of Detroit sponsors the annual Catholic Services Appeal, the CSA. The purpose of the CSA is to provide funding for the many programs and ministries offered by the Archdiocese to the People of God in southeast Michigan and to our parishes and Catholic institutions.
Ordinarily the CSA campaign takes place in the Spring during the months of April – June. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s CSA campaign was postponed to a later date. The Archdiocese has announced that the 2020 CSA campaign will take place during the months of August – October.
Another major change to this year’s CSA campaign is that all mailings of letters, brochures and pledge cards will be mailed directly from the Archdiocese of Detroit and not from our parish office. For those who have contributed to the CSA for the past eight – ten years, you will receive information regarding the CSA during the week of August 10th. For those who have contributed only more recently during the past three years, you will receive information regarding the CSA during the week of September 7th.
Finally, another change from previous years is that parish targets are being reduced by 15 percent. Our parish’s target last year was $183,311. Targets are being reduced due to the reduction of parish offertory collections and cost reductions made by the Archdiocese during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As in previous years, donations received over the CSA target will be returned to the parish. If there is a shortfall, the parish will have to transfer funds from our budget to meet the CSA target. To surpass this year’s CSA target, what is needed, is for us to challenge ourselves to sacrifice a little more. This can be accomplished by asking every parish household, if possible, for a donation of $275.00. Some may only give this amount and others will be able to give more while still others may only be able to afford less. Please remember, what is being asked is not an equal gift but an equal sacrifice. This year I am offering $275.00 to the CSA. This is in addition to what I contribute to the parish in my weekly contribution envelopes. I invite you to join me and offer the gift that is right for you!
When you receive your mailing from the Archdiocese of Detroit regarding this year’s CSA, please read the information very carefully and support the CSA to the best of your financial ability. Your participation in the CSA supports not only the Archdiocese of Detroit, but St. Colette Parish as well. The support of all of us is critical to our ability to do the work God has called us to do. In faith, we must continue our mission to share the light of Christ in southeast Michigan, especially during these times of great need and opportunity.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Rev. Gary Michalik
Pastor
To All Parishioners,
Each year, the Archdiocese of Detroit sponsors the annual Catholic Services Appeal, the CSA. The purpose of the CSA is to provide funding for the many programs and ministries offered by the Archdiocese to the People of God in southeast Michigan and to our parishes and Catholic institutions.
Ordinarily the CSA campaign takes place in the Spring during the months of April – June. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year’s CSA campaign was postponed to a later date. The Archdiocese has announced that the 2020 CSA campaign will take place during the months of August – October.
Another major change to this year’s CSA campaign is that all mailings of letters, brochures and pledge cards will be mailed directly from the Archdiocese of Detroit and not from our parish office. For those who have contributed to the CSA for the past eight – ten years, you will receive information regarding the CSA during the week of August 10th. For those who have contributed only more recently during the past three years, you will receive information regarding the CSA during the week of September 7th.
Finally, another change from previous years is that parish targets are being reduced by 15 percent. Our parish’s target last year was $183,311. Targets are being reduced due to the reduction of parish offertory collections and cost reductions made by the Archdiocese during the COVID-19 pandemic.
As in previous years, donations received over the CSA target will be returned to the parish. If there is a shortfall, the parish will have to transfer funds from our budget to meet the CSA target. To surpass this year’s CSA target, what is needed, is for us to challenge ourselves to sacrifice a little more. This can be accomplished by asking every parish household, if possible, for a donation of $275.00. Some may only give this amount and others will be able to give more while still others may only be able to afford less. Please remember, what is being asked is not an equal gift but an equal sacrifice. This year I am offering $275.00 to the CSA. This is in addition to what I contribute to the parish in my weekly contribution envelopes. I invite you to join me and offer the gift that is right for you!
When you receive your mailing from the Archdiocese of Detroit regarding this year’s CSA, please read the information very carefully and support the CSA to the best of your financial ability. Your participation in the CSA supports not only the Archdiocese of Detroit, but St. Colette Parish as well. The support of all of us is critical to our ability to do the work God has called us to do. In faith, we must continue our mission to share the light of Christ in southeast Michigan, especially during these times of great need and opportunity.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
Rev. Gary Michalik
Pastor
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St. Colette Catholic Church
17600 Newburgh Road Livonia, MI 48152 734-464-4433 parishoffice@stcolette.net Weekend Schedule Saturday Vigil: 4:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am, 10:00 am, 12:00 noon |
