Goal reached with fewer donors again

By Shannon Roh 
For The Catholic Week
MOBILE – The 92nd annual Catholic Charities Appeal Sunday was Jan. 29. As of Monday, March 6, a total of 6,900 generous donors have participated with a financial pledge that helped us achieve our $4.7 million goal. 
It is remarkable that we achieved our goal with participation from only 29% of the households in our archdiocese. Their generosity is inspirational. A detailed report by parish can be found on page 19. It is not too late to be a part of this amazing appeal that shows mercy to those in need throughout Central and Southern Alabama.
The 2023 Catholic Charities Appeal theme was inspired by St. Matthew’s gospel, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” — Matthew 5:7. The ministries supported by the Catholic Charities Appeal serve the needs of the poor, the weak and those suffering mentally, physically and spiritually throughout the Archdiocese of Mobile. The services offered by these ministries are only possible because of your generosity to the Catholic Charities Appeal. 
Thank you to everyone who has already made a pledge. If you have not yet made a pledge, I invite you to show mercy for those in need with a pledge to the Catholic Charities Appeal. If you are unable to give the basic pledge of $53 per month, please give what you can afford. Text CCA to 91999 to make your gift online or mail your gift to Catholic Charities: PO Box 230, Mobile, AL 36601. 

Dedicated volunteers 
The Catholic Charities Appeal would not be possible without the amazing team of dedicated volunteers. 
The Parish Chairs and their team of volunteers sacrifice countless hours to sort pledge envelopes and follow up with parishioners who have not yet made their pledge. Thank you to all the parish volunteers for your dedication to Catholic Charities. 
We are also blessed with a hand full of exceptional volunteers who dedicate weeks of their time here in our office sorting, counting, recounting and preparing deposits so that your donations can get to the ministries that need them as quickly as possible. 
These faithful volunteers show up day after day and donate their time until every pledge is deposited, entered and alphabetized. 
The Development office is made up of only three: Laura Ball, Michelle Knizley and myself. 
We could not do this alone. We are so grateful for all these amazing volunteers!