May 15, 2022

Jesus Christ is Risen – Alleluia!

Over the past couple of weeks, you have gotten a letter from Archbishop Etienne and myself introducing us to this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA). Each year at this time we pause and consider all the good that is accomplished because of your support of the ACA: the homeless are sheltered, retired priests and nuns are cared for, our seminarians are prepared to serve us as our future priests, and so much more. If you haven’t already done so, I pray you will join me in supporting the Catholic Church in Western Washington by giving to the 2022 Annual Catholic Appeal. The support of every parish is critical to the success of the Archdiocese and its many ministries.

Regarding the financial piece, our combined Archdiocesan & Parish goal for this year is $170,347. With that said, the more important goal is participation and we have set that goal at 100%. To date, over 8% of our families have responded generously with a gift, and I thank you for that. For the majority of your who haven’t yet made a commitment, I invite you to join your co-parishioners, along with thousands of other Catholics across Western Washington to make a commitment today.

When we meet our Annual Catholic Appeal goal, we will fulfill our responsibility to support over 60 ministries of the Archdiocese, and we will be able to set aside much needed funds to purchase some matching vestments for priests and deacons, who will eventually start serving here. These vestments are spendy, but quality ones can last a generation or more while giving glory to God and sanctifying souls, our parish mission. It's your generosity that will make the ministry of the Archdiocese and this much needed parish project a reality. I hope to be able to count on you and your good stewardship.

Every year I ask every household in the parish to commit to 1% of your annual income or $1 a day ($365) (whichever is more) over the course of the next year. Some of us can commit to more than that, and we really depend on you to do that if you can, yet every gift will make a difference so please commit to something. If you haven’t already contributed this year to the ACA, please do so today by responding to the letter you received from the Archbishop or me in the mail, or go to our website. For those of you who have already made a commitment, thank you!

I also want to make a plug for online giving, it is quick and easy. Go to archseattle.org/giveACA to support the mission of our Archdiocese through the Annual Catholic Appeal. It is secure, cost-effective, and time-saving for staff. For any questions call the parish office at 1-360-885-7780 or the Archdiocese at 1-800-809-4921.

Finally this: bequests, please remember Holy Redeemer Parish in your will. Because we are a new parish, we don’t get as many bequests as most parishes our size, yet bequests are so helpful in funding our many large projects – especially our future multipurpose building. If you haven’t yet put Holy Redeemer in your will, please do so. It is a gift that keeps on giving long after we’ve parted this world, a gift that generations of Holy Redeemer parishioners will be eternally grateful for.

May the Risen Christ Bless You,