Combined Collections: Church in Mission

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1 Dear Pastor/Administrator/Parish Director: Fall is here and it is once again time to prepare for the annual Combined Collections: Church in Mission appeal, which will take place next month. I want to take this opportunity to share details about Combined Collections with you. This year s collection will be held October 8-9, 2016 and will once again focus on five ministries that have a meaningful impact throughout the world. The ministries include: Catholic Home Missions Catholic Relief Services Church in Central and Eastern Europe Peter s Pence World Mission Sunday Five camera-ready bulletin inserts have been created for use in your parish community. These inserts are excellent educational tools. The ideal timing for use of these inserts would be in the weeks leading up to the collection weekend. Of course, you are free to use the inserts at any time during the year to share information about these important ministries. Your enthusiastic support of the appeal has a positive impact on the success of the collection. We realize that it may be difficult to preach on five unique and diverse causes, as there are many other demands. However, your endorsement of the appeal would be most helpful and very much appreciated. The mailing your parishioners will receive prior to the collection will include return envelopes that are addressed to our bank lockbox for deposit and recording. If parishioners return these envelopes in your collection basket, please send the unopened envelopes to the bank in the specially-addressed envelopes we have provided for you. It is critical that we receive the return envelopes this way in order to give proper credit to each parishioner s record. This is especially important for tax purposes. We also have enclosed extra envelopes for visitors or for new parishioners who may not be a part of our database. If there are parish staff members or volunteers who assist with the Combined Collections: Church in Mission appeal, please share this information with them or provide them with my contact information so I can answer any questions they might have. Thank you for all that you have done and continue to do to help make the Combined Collections: Church in Mission a success. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Archdiocesan Development Office at (414) Sincerely, Michele Nabih Systems and Operations Director Development Office

2 Your For Information PACKAGE ENCLOSURE CHECK LIST: Cover letter For your information sheet Letter from Archbishop Listecki (This letter will be sent to all households) Posters, sample brochures, sample pulpit/bulletin announcements, sample bulletin inserts, in pew collection envelopes (for visitors and for new parishioners who did not receive the mailing) and self-addressed bank lockbox envelopes. THE FOLLOWING CAN BE ACCESSED AT: RESOURCES/2016FALLCOMBINEDCOLLECTIONS.HTM Bulletin inserts, English and Spanish, for copying Pulpit/bulletin announcements and sample intercessions Sample bulletin cover (Bulletin cover art is available to parishes that subscribe to the bulletin services of Liturgical Publications, Inc. and J.S. Paluch. You are advised to order your bulletin cover in the usual manner). ACTION STEPS: 1. Make sure all materials listed above are enclosed 2. Promotional weekend for the Combined Collections: Church in Mission is October 1-2, Please... Use bulletin cover and announcement Include the bulletin inserts in bulletins during the weeks preceding the collection Read the letter from Archbishop Listecki Make pulpit announcements; use background information and sample intercessions Remind parishioners about the Combined Collections mailing they will receive at home. Encourage them to use the gift card and envelope Announce that the collection will be taken on October 8 9, 2016 for the Combined Collections: Church in Mission. They may bring their envelope to church. 3. Even though most will mail their donations directly, please take a collection for the Combined Collections: Church in Mission at all Masses on October 8 9, This is an important invitation for non-registered members to support these causes. 4. Any returns to parishes should be sent to the Development Office in the self-addressed envelopes provided by November 25, Parishes will receive Combined Collections reports from the Development Office along with the January Catholic Stewardship Appeal reports. The report shows the amount contributed and total of parishioners from your parish. Parishioner response will parallel your level of encouragement.

3 In the poor and outcast, we see Christ s face; By loving and helping the poor, we love and serve Christ. POPE FRANCIS October 2016 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Throughout the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, we gather in our parishes by the hundreds of thousands to nourish and grow our spiritual lives through the sacraments, and to give thanks for the many blessings that God has bestowed upon us. As such, our Catholic faith calls us to proclaim Christ and make disciples through the sacramental life of the Church. Your generous support of the Combined Collections: Church in Mission appeal helps deliver nourishment both spiritual and physical to children and families; seniors and the homebound; to those who are sick, lonely, suffering and grieving; and to people who have not yet heard or embraced the Word of God. Catholic Home Missions supports missions in the poorest parishes within the United States, the Caribbean and Pacific territories. Without this support, more than 80 dioceses would be unable to provide basic ministries. Catholic Relief Services Collection benefits Catholic Relief Services, Migrant and Refugee Services, the Holy Father s Relief Program, and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development. Church in Central and Eastern Europe funds critical projects for the restoration and renewal of the Church in parts of Europe where it was previously suppressed and persecuted. Collection for the Works of the Holy Father: Peter s Pence assists Pope Francis in his pastoral care of the nearly one billion Catholics worldwide, particularly those living in poor nations or those impacted by war, oppression, natural disaster and disease. World Mission Sunday promotes the universal mission of the Church by supporting and sending missionaries and seeking world peace with justice. The past generosity of the faithful in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee shows that help truly does come from the Lord, through people like you. I hope you will be supportive of these most worthy efforts this year. With prayerful wishes, I remain, Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Jerome E. Listecki Archbishop of Milwaukee

4 Sample Announcements October 1 2, 2016 Bulletin Next weekend, the Combined Collections: Church in Mission appeal offers us a wonderful opportunity to help people in need through five important efforts. Please give prayerful consideration to supporting these causes: The Catholic Relief Services Collection benefiting Catholic Relief Services, The Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc., Migration and Refugee Services, the Holy Father s Relief Fund, and the USCCB s Department for Justice, Peace and Human Development. Catholic Home Missions Appeal supporting missions in Appalachia and the Deep South, the Southwest, the mountain west, and dioceses of the Caribbean and the Pacific. Collection for the Works of the Holy Father: Peter s Pence assisting Pope Francis in maintaining the administration of 700 million Catholics and special needs in Third World countries. World Mission Sunday (Propagation of the Faith) supporting and sending missionaries and seeking world peace with justice. The Church in Central and Eastern Europe funds the restoration and renewal of the Church in Europe. After praying and reflecting on these vital Catholic efforts, please give generously. Ejemplo de 1-2 de octubre de 2016 Anuncios para darse desde el Púlpito El siguiente fin de semana Las Colectas Combinadas: La Iglesia en Misión, nos ofrecen una oportunidad maravillosa para ayudar a la gente necesitada, a través de diferentes obras. Favor de considerar en oración profunda el ayudar estas causas. La Colecta de Catholic Relief Services para ayudar al extranjero para beneficiar a personas en situaciones difíciles, a migrantes y refugiados, a las obras del Santo Padre, y al departamento de la conferencia de los obispos católicos en los estado unidos para el desarrollo social y para la paz mundial. La Colecta para las Misiones Católicas Locales ayudando a las misiones de las Montañas Apalaches, las del sur, las del suroeste, las de las montañas del occidente, y las diócesis caribeñas y las del Pacífico. La colecta para Las Obras del Santo Padre y el Fondo de Sn. Pedro para ayudar a la gente a mantener los servicios para 700 millones de católicos con necesidades especiales para los países del tercer mundo. Domingo Mundial de las Misiones (Propagación de la Fe) Apoya y envía misioneros procurando paz y justicia en el mundo. La Iglesia en Europa Central y Oriental financia la restauración y renovación de la Iglesia. Después de reflexionar en estas obras católicas vitales, dé generosamente por favor.

5 Pulpit Sample Announcements October 1 2, 2016 TO ALL OUR PARISHIONERS Soon you will receive a mailing about the Combined Collections: Church in Mission appeal, which will take place October 8-9, This collection supports Catholic Relief Services, Catholic Home Missions, Works of the Holy Father: Peter s Pence, World Mission Sunday (Propagation of the Faith), and the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. The Combined Collections: Church in Mission appeal offers us all an opportunity to help these five critical causes. If you do not receive a mailing at your home, additional envelopes are available at the parish office. Please be generous in supporting these efforts. Sample Intercessions October 8-9, 2016 For those who work in mission in this country and throughout the world, that the prayer and good will of our parish and archdiocese will support them in their work, we pray to the Lord For the ability to see beyond our own needs and to bring God s love to people in need throughout the world by supporting the Combined Collections: Church in Mission, we pray to the Lord That we each may open our heart to oppressed people in all parts of the world by supporting the Combined Collections: Church in Mission, we pray to the Lord Ejemplos de Anuncios para el boletin 1-2 de Octubre del 2016 a todos los Feligreses Muy pronto recibirá correspondencia sobre lo que es Las Colectas Combinadas: La Iglesia en Misión se efectuará el 8-9 de Octubre del Esta colecta sostiene las peticiones de Catholic Relief Services (para ayudar al extranjero), Las Misiones Católicas Locales, Las Obras del Santo Padre, el Fondo de Sn. Pedro, el Domingo Mundial de Las Misiones (Propagación de la Fe), y La Iglesia en Europa Central y oriental. Las Colectas Combinadas, el programa de La Iglesia en Misión ofrecen una oportunidad para ayudar estas causas críticas. Si usted no recibe correspondencia en casa, existen sobres adicionales disponibles en la oficina de su parroquia. Ejemplos de Intercesiones 8-9 de Octubre del 2016 Oramos por quienes, trabajan en las misiones en este país y a través del mundo, para que la oración y buena voluntad de nuestra parroquia y arquidiócesis les ayude en sus obras, oremos al Señor. Oremos para que podamos ver más allá de nuestras propias necesidades y para manifestar el amor de Dios a la gente necesitada a través del mundo al cooperar en Las Colectas Combinadas: La Iglesia en Misión, oremos al Señor Oremos para que cada uno de nosotros abra nuestro corazón para la gente oprimida en todas las partes del mundo ayudando a Las Colectas Combinadas: La Iglesia en Misión, oremos al Señor