2006 Honorary Chairperson:
Mr. Fran Bonfatto--Saint John
the Evangelist Parish, Bellefonte
CONTACT: Denise Moyer-Hand,
Annual Funds Manager and Director of the ACA at 814-695-5577
email: aca
@dioceseaj.org
An Incredible Impact - Thanks to Many
The diocesan annual campaign was re-established
in 1988 by both Diocesan Finance and Presbyteral Councils
to fund the yearly operating expenses of previously unavailable
ministries within the eight counties of the Church of
Altoona-Johnstown. [The former DDF was temporarily suspended
during the Silver Anniversary capital campaign of 1985-1987.]
In addition to providing for the financial support of
our Diocese, the ACA remains an opportunity for each of
us to make a conscious decision to support many essential
ministries as well as those who depend on them for spiritual
nourishment or temporal assistance.
All gifts received through the Annual Catholic
Appeal are credited toward your parish's portion of the
Diocesan Goal. Parishes keep 100% of "over goal" contributions
that the Stewardship & Development Office records through
December 31. New or additional gifts may be made through
your parish.
Since 1995, over $5 million has been
returned to "over-goal" parishes. In 2004,
the promotion expenses for the ACA were held to fewer
than two cents for every dollar raised. Only through
the generosity of all Catholics are the Diocesan miniseries
able to advance the mission of Jesus Christ. We thank
you for your ongoing support.
Only through the generosity of all
Catholics are our diocesan ministries able to advance
the mission of Jesus Christ. Thank you for your
ongoing support.
