NOTES FROM THE RECTOR

Dear Cathedral Family,

Our 2010 Bishop’s Annual Appeal is well underway—even though the snows may have put us off a bit. I am most grateful to Dan and Elizabeth Dunbar who are our Co-Chairs of this year’s appeal.  Assisting them are Ed and Debra Collupy. As you read in the BAA letter that you recently received, and have read here in the bulletin regarding the establishment of the Sacred Heart Foundation Fund (SHFF), the SHFF will be the beneficiary of the overage from this year’s campaign. The SHFF was established upon consultation with the Finance and Parish Councils for the purpose of providing for the care of our spiritual home, the Cathedral church. The fund will enable us to meet the needs of this aging building, both now and for generations to come. Therefore, it is especially important this year that we work hard for the success not only of the Bishop’s goal, but also our own goal of $250,000. This is a lofty goal, but with the participation of all our parish families, a realizable goal! However, our goal is not just in dollars and cents. Dan and Elizabeth and the BAA Committee have made it our goal to achieve 100 percent participation in this year’s annual appeal so that everyone will be able to take pride in the success, not only of the campaign but also the good works that result from such generosity.  Please pray over this and consider what sacrificial gift you will make to this year’s appeal.  No amount is too small and no amount is too large. You have ample opportunities to make your pledge, by mail, by phone or in church. Mostly I ask for your prayers for the success of our campaign here locally.  I do believe this beautiful home of ours is worthy of the care it requires and so am most confident in asking for your assistance in helping to achieve our goal. May God bless you and your loved ones in this New Year. 

Fr. Dan Oschwald