Welcome to the 2020- 2021
Annual Diocesan Appeal...
Annual Diocesan Appeal...
The Theme for this year’s Diocesan Appeal is CULTIVATE.
As written in Genesis
“The LORD God then took the man
and settled him in the garden of Eden,
to cultivate and care for it.” Genesis 2:15
As written in Genesis
“The LORD God then took the man
and settled him in the garden of Eden,
to cultivate and care for it.” Genesis 2:15
In fact, everything we have from our gifts and talents to every possession are a Blessing from Him. In recognizing that all is a gift and His intent is for us to share our gifts freely knowing that from sharing we can open the eyes of our brothers and sisters to see Him. There is also the ability together in community to support our church and community financially. By supporting the Diocesan Appeal with your financial gift or simply by offering up a prayer that we can find the necessary resources to build up our greater church in our diocese and the church.
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What are the many ways the
Lord has Blessed us and how do we recognize His Love for us? In fact, everything we have from our gifts and talents to every possession are a Blessing from Him. |
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In recognizing that all is a gift and His intent is for us to share our gifts freely knowing that from sharingwe can open the eyes of our brothers and sisters to see Him.
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The Diocesan Appeal Logo is a representation of the beautiful landmarks that make up our great diocese. From the beauty of Chimney Rock in the West, to the windmills that run all across our sandhills, the Rivers that flow through our diocese, to our Mother Church, the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and finally the Holy Spirit that draws us all closer to Christ as One Holy and Apostolic church. |
Thank you for letting God's Love affect you so that what you offer back to our Lord may be an ever more authentic response.
In Christ, our Hope! 
+Joseph G. Hanefeldt Bishop of Grand Island |
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The Letter from the Bishop
St Leo's Parish Contribution Responsibility
As a Parish our Appeal contribution is set at $76,350.
Our participation goal is at least 275 families, we would love to exceed expectation!
As of November 20th our pledges are just over $38,385 with 125 families participating.
Please pray about how you can help St. Leo's make its goal this year,
even if it is just turning in your pledge card!
Give a nickel or just your name,
but if you feel God has blessed you, say thank you by returning a blessing.
Our participation goal is at least 275 families, we would love to exceed expectation!
As of November 20th our pledges are just over $38,385 with 125 families participating.
Please pray about how you can help St. Leo's make its goal this year,
even if it is just turning in your pledge card!
Give a nickel or just your name,
but if you feel God has blessed you, say thank you by returning a blessing.
RECEIVE •CULTIVATE •SHARE
We are a diocese known for our hard work and hospitality.
Let’s continue to Receive, Cultivate and Share God’s Abundant gifts
in our efforts to grow, The Church.
The ministries below are needed to help the church
and our diocese do just that, Grow. Our 2020/21 goal is $1.2 million.
Your support of this year’s Diocesan Appeal will help the following ministries
in many ways to include some that are listed below.
Every pledge large and small is necessary to succeed.
Let’s continue to Receive, Cultivate and Share God’s Abundant gifts
in our efforts to grow, The Church.
The ministries below are needed to help the church
and our diocese do just that, Grow. Our 2020/21 goal is $1.2 million.
Your support of this year’s Diocesan Appeal will help the following ministries
in many ways to include some that are listed below.
Every pledge large and small is necessary to succeed.
Faith Formation and Evangelization ~*~ Diocesan Investment Fund
Hispanic Ministry ~*~ India Church Fund ~*~ International Priests Program
Lay Ministry Formation ~*~ Newman Centers ~*~ Office Stewardship & Development
Ongoing Formation of Priests ~*~ Permanent Diaconate Formation ~*~ Pro-Life
Retired Priests Medical Insurance ~*~ Rural Life Advocacy ~*~ Seminary Formation
West Nebraska Catholic ~*~ Youth and Young Adult Ministry/Higher Ground
Hispanic Ministry ~*~ India Church Fund ~*~ International Priests Program
Lay Ministry Formation ~*~ Newman Centers ~*~ Office Stewardship & Development
Ongoing Formation of Priests ~*~ Permanent Diaconate Formation ~*~ Pro-Life
Retired Priests Medical Insurance ~*~ Rural Life Advocacy ~*~ Seminary Formation
West Nebraska Catholic ~*~ Youth and Young Adult Ministry/Higher Ground