APA Update

Greetings to all of you!

Before we head into the summer season I want to extend my sincerest thanks to all the APA donors listed in this week’s bulletin. Due to your generous giving I am happy to report that we are well ahead of last year’s June 2009 totals.
Remembering that our 2010 APA goal is $233,611, thus far we have reached 68.79% of our goal with $160,693 pledged. The average gift is $275.63 above last year while the participation level of 26% is about the same. Many of you have seen fit to support the Appeal even during these hard times. This speaks volumes about our St. Mark family and I am proud of you.
We still have a way to go, however, and I am asking those of you that gave last year to again do so this year. Those of you who have not given, consider the need of the many ministries the Appeal supports. Thirty eight per cent, the largest portion of your donation, supports Parish and Diocesan Ministries, family and life support ministries, multicultural ministries, Scouting and LPMI, just to name a few. Services to Parishes and Schools, Catholic Formation and Education, Clergy, Religious and Seminarian Support and Vocation and Seminary Educations find support from your APA donations.
Please remember that we are committed to paying the $233,611. Any difference between your donations and the assessment will come from our general revenues. This means that there is less money available to provide services to you and your children. Imagine if the remaining 74% of you gave, we would be well over our goal and not have to take anything from the offertory! Make your donations directly by using the envelopes available in the Narthex or use a debit/credit card and donate online.
Thank you again for your support and it is my sincerest hope that we will meet our APA goal this year. Remember that one of my dreams is to have just one donation from you that will be used to support the different expenses we incur. I pray that this dream will be fulfilled.


Peace,


Fr. David