Faith Formation · Catholic Education · Vocations · Priests’ Retirement · Care for People in Need

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Prayer

Loving and merciful Father,You sent your Son, Jesus Christ,among us to assure us of your

abiding care and to stir up in our heartsthe hope of a new and glorious world.

Sustain us amid the challenges of this life, and by the gifts of your

Holy Spirit, strengthen us in compassionate service to one

another, so that we may continue to build up your Kingdom before

the eyes of the world as faith-filled and hopeful witness to Jesus Christ our Hope.

Through the intercession of Mary, Mother of Divine Hope, St. Francis Xavier, St. Theodora Guérin, and

all the Saints, bring us all together to the glories of your Kingdom,

where you live and reign with your Son and Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.

Amen.

Miter Society

Prayers for Special IntentionsPlease let us know if there are special intentions

that we can offer up in prayer for you.Your prayer requests will be placed in the Chapel

at the Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center where they will be remembered at Masses

throughout the year.

Please detatch and return this panel with your United Catholic Appeal pledge. If you are unable to make an annual appeal gift at this time,

please mail your prayer intentions to:

Archdiocese of Indianapolis1400 N. Meridian Street · Room 105

Indianapolis, IN 46202

www.archindy.org/UCA · (317) 236-1590 · Toll Free: (800) 382-9836, ext. 1590

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ:

We have talked about stewardship as a way of life for the past several years. But what does that really mean? Stewardship is not an option just for the wealthy in our archdiocese; it is for all of us. Stewardship is a response of faith; it is simply what I do with what I have when I believe in God.

Last year saw a remarkable increase of 22 percent in participation in the United Catholic Appeal. More than 1,000 members of the Miter Society throughout central and southern Indiana contributed $2.7 million of the more than $6.2 million raised by the appeal, representing an amazing 43 percent of all the gifts received! These gifts are already doing God’s work in ministries and programs that depend on your generosity to survive and thrive.

One hundred percent (100%) of your gift directly supports ministries and programs that strengthen Catholic education and faith formation, encourage vocations by educating our seminarians and deacons and sustaining our retired priests, and caring for people most in need across the 39 counties of the Archdiocese.

Our ministries and programs depend on your sacrificial giving. The United Catholic Appeal is an opportunity for all of us to express our compassion for others. As you prayerfully decide how you will share the many blessings that God has given you, I invite you to join me in becoming a member of the United Catholic Appeal Miter Society.

I am encouraged by your abundant generosity, which is a humble and grateful response to God who loved you first.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R.Archbishop of Indianapolis