✔️ In-Pew Giving – Fill out a pledge envelope or pledge card labeled “Annual Catholic Appeal” and place it in the collection basket at Mass. Be sure to write "Our Lady of Mercy" so our parish receives its 25% share
✔️ Parish Office Drop-Off – Bring your pledge envelope or check to the parish office during office hours.
Please note: All checks should be made payable to "Annual Catholic Appeal." Our parish receives 25% back from the Diocese for local outreach.
How are the Funds used?
Your generosity supports three major areas of need:
50% → Supports Catholic Charities
Your donations provide direct assistance to individuals and families facing poverty, homelessness, and crisis situations. Funds support: ✔️ Food banks & meal programs for the hungry. ✔️ Housing assistance & shelters for those facing homelessness. ✔️ Counseling & mental health services for struggling families. ✔️ Crisis pregnancy support for women choosing life.
25% → Supports Catholic Schools & Seminarians
Your contributions help provide scholarships for Catholic school students and fund seminarian education, ensuring that our faith continues to grow in future generations. Funds support: ✔️ Tuition assistance for students in Catholic schools. ✔️ Formation & education for future priests in our Diocese. ✔️ Vocations & discernment programs for young men answering God's call.
25% → Comes Back to Our Lady of Mercy Parish!
A quarter of all donations made by Our Lady of Mercy parishioners comes back to our parish to support local outreach efforts. This allows us to continue serving our community in meaningful ways.
What is the catholic annual appeal?
The Catholic Annual Appeal is an opportunity for us to come together as a faith community to serve those in need throughout the Diocese of Sacramento. Every year, thousands of Catholics across Northern California join in this effort to support vital charitable works, education, and ministry programs that bring the love of Christ to others. This Appeal is about helping people in need, supporting the formation of future priests, and strengthening Catholic schools and local parishes. Every donation—no matter the size—makes a difference!