2022 Catholic Ministry Appeal Letter
church of Saint Francis of Assisi
29 Northgate Drive
Greenlawn, New York 11740
Dear Father Kaczmarek:
Barbara Kilarjian has shared with me the wonderful news that your parish has exceeded goal in pledges for the 2022 Catholic Ministries Appeal. What a wonderful tribute to you and your parishioners during this unprecedented time ~ congratulations and many thanks.
Your support is so vital to continuing our evangelization and discipleship ministries throughout the Diocese of Rockville Centre and I am most grateful for your commitment and leadership not only to the Catholic Ministries Appeal, but to your parish and the Diocese.
Thank you again for helping us to fulfill the promise of the future and continue to promote dramatic missionary growth across Long Island. I keep you and your parishioners in my Masses and prayers.
Fraternally in Christ,
Most Reverend John 0. Barres Bishop of Rockville Centre
Diocese of Rockville Centre Capital Ministry Appeal
Based upon payments received as of July 1, 2021, we are pleased to report that your parish has reached its $65,900 goal, and in fact, has raised $68,169.00 in payments for the 2021 Catholic Ministries Appeal.
A Loving Parent
There’s a core Jewish teaching: Never go to bed angry. It’s also standard advice to married couples. In Psalm 103, God’s posture is that of a loving parent: “slow to anger, and abounding in kindness,” no matter how much we disappoint.