After months of preparation, we are close to the official kickoff of St. Nicholas’s Faith in Our Future capital campaign. Next weekend, every family in the parish community will receive a packet of information, which includes a financial request and instructions on how you can invest in the future of St. Nicholas.
In advance of the mailing, I want to express several thoughts regarding this campaign and what is being asked of our families:
Invitation not Expectation
Every family will be asked to consider a specific commitment to the campaign. We have gone through an exhaustive process to determine requests that are appropriate for each family. That said, in some cases our request may be too high. In some cases, it may be too low. It is not an expectation. It is an invitation – and the starting point for your personal discernment. Ultimately, the parish is grateful for whatever gifts you can provide.
Reflect and Pray
In advance of the request, I ask that you spend some time reflecting on St. Nicholas, its future, and how you can help. Pray and ask the Lord for guidance. Give in a way that represents the blessings that you have received.
Shared Responsibility
This campaign should not be shouldered by one family or a few families. It is the responsibility of the entire parish community to ensure this effort is a success. That means generosity and sacrifice – and not just monetarily. We need gifts of time, talent, and prayer too.
I hope you will join us next week for the official kickoff of our Faith in Our Future campaign. You can also join us on Thursday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. in the church to learn more about the campaign. It’s an exciting time for our parish and we want you to be a part of something that will mean so much to the future of St. Nicholas Catholic Church!