MORE THAN 100 PROGRAMS ARE ASSISTED
BY THE ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
“We are deeply grateful for this funding.
There is much work to be done and we will
continue to meet needs as they arise.”
Mercy Education Resource Center
“Quite literally and quite simply, these
funds will directly save the lives of innocent,
fragile, pre-born persons. Thank you!”
Sacramento Life Center
“Without Appeal funds, our service offerings
would drop in half. Thank you!”
Catholic Social Service of Sacramento
PARISHES HAVE USED FUNDS FROM THE APPEAL
FOR MINISTRIES LIKE THESE AND MORE:
Our Lady of Mercy Parish in Redding
has helped others by funding its
own “Fruits of the Harvest” ministry
as well as assisting other local programs
such as the Good News Rescue Mission,
Women’s Refuge, and LifeLite.
In Portola, Holy Family Parish has provided
pastoral care to those in need and
to those who are sick and home bound.
St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center
in Chico has provided assistance to the homeless, pregnant women,
families in difficult situations, shut-ins and residents of convalescent homes.
St. Anthony Parish in Winters
has provided assistance through its food and
clothing locker. English classes have also been
offered to those in need.
St. Dominic’s Parish in Benecia has donated
its Appeal funds to the St. Vincent De
Paul Society which assists families in need
throughout the year.
In Maxwell, Sacred Heart Parish has opened
the door to stranded travelers and offered
monetary help with gas, car repair, hot meals,
and overnight shelter.
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