Catholic Services Appeal | 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time | 08/17/25

Catholic Services Appeal Weekend This weekend we begin our Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) — the annual appeal that sustains our Diocese in Northern Wisconsin. St. Joseph Parish Goal: $65,127 St. Ann Parish Goal: $15,973 (We met our goals last year, and with your help, we can do it again!) But this isn't just about meeting a financial goal. The true call is to grow in Prayerful Generosity: Prayerful — Jesus prayed for us and intercedes for us. Generous — Jesus gave his life for us. Why Support the CSA? Funds the education and formation of seminarians (7 this year, most in 16 years, at $50,000 per seminarian annually). Brings international priests to serve our parishes (currently 26 of our 42 active priests are international). Supports youth faith experiences (Extreme Faith Camp, Totus Tuus, March for Life, retreats). Offers adult retreats and formation. Provides essential administrative and legal guidance for parishes. Strengthens Catholic schools, including St. Francis Solanus in our cluster. How to Give Use CSA envelopes mailed to you or found at church entrances/bulletins. Return in the collection, bring to the parish office, or mail directly. Give online at haywardcatholic.org under the Give tab, designating the 2025–2026 CSA for St. Joseph or St. Ann. Any amount above our goal comes back to our parishes! Challenge: Grow in Prayerful Generosity . Give more this year than last — and pray for the causes you support. In doing so, we become more like Jesus.