Missionary Cooperation Appeal
The weekend of September 13/14, 2025, we welcome Fr. John Paul VC as we participate in the Missionary Cooperation Plan! Please place all donations in the designated envelope found in your packets, give in the office, or through OSV online giving. There will also be extra envelopes on the information counter. Thank you.
How does this work? When a missionary comes to a parish for the Missionary Cooperation Plan, the gift you make does not go directly to this missionary or their congregation or organization. All the collected gifts are sent to the Archdiocese. The Archdiocese will then equally divide all the money collected from all the parishes and send that amount to the respective missionary congregations / organizations that have made appeals in the Archdiocese.
Why is it done this way? It is an attempt to be fair and just. Parishes come in different shapes and sizes, with different economic means. If one missionary went to several large, well-to-do parishes, he or she would likely garner significantly more economic support than another missionary sent to several smaller parishes in less affluent neighborhoods. So, to try and balance the pot, so to speak, all the money collected in all the parishes of a given diocese is pooled together and then divided among the various missionary congregations or organizations that have made appeals in that diocese. This is a greater expression of church unity knowing that we are all supporting together the many and varied missionaries and their ministries all over the world.
About Visiting Missionary Fr. John Paul VC
YOUR SUPPORT CAN MAKE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT !
Together, we have the opportunity to bring the uplifting message of Jesus to those in need in India. The Vincentian priests serving in the North Indian Missions rely on your generosity to continue their vital work. Your prayers and financial contributions play a crucial role in spreading the Gospel and providing assistance to the poor and needy. The weekend of September 13/14, 2025, we are honored to welcome Fr. John Paul VC, a dedicated missionary from the North Indian Province – St. Thomas Province of the Vincentian Congregation. He will be sharing more about the important work being done in North Indian Missions and seeking your support for the Missions. We humbly ask for your kind and generous donations to support this noble cause. Your contributions will impact the lives of those in need and help spread hope and love to communities in North India. Thank you for considering how you can help make a difference through your prayers and support.