The Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA), formerly known as the Thanksgiving Appeal, is the annual diocesan wide appeal. The Appeal challenges us to look beyond our own needs and offer a share of our personal blessings with our sisters and brothers beyond our own parish walls. Through the CMA, we can show our thanks and joy for the gifts we have received and show our love for God and one another. Simply, we give as an act of thanksgiving and worship. And by doing so, we strengthen our local church and provide assistance to those who need it most.
The Catholic Ministries Appeal is a subcommittee of the Stewardship Ministry Team here at Good Shepherd and is comprised of a Chairperson(s) and some volunteers. The subcommittee's volunteers are asked to assist the Stewardship Ministry Team by
* Keeping the CMA within the larger and more comprehensive perspective of stewardship of our time, talent and treasure in our parish, diocese and community; and,
* Helping with follow-up for and encouraging those that have not, as of yet, submitted Stewardship Commitment Cards.
The chairperson for the Appeal is Catherine Frangenberg. If you would like to know more about the Appeal and how to participate through a pledge and/or by assisting as a volunteer, please contact Sue Reed or Fr. Doug at the Parish Office.
More information, including a video for CMA, can be attained at the Diocese of Rochester website.