Prayer for the 2010 Bishop's Annual Appeal

Lord God and Father, we thank You for the many gifts You have given to us and we welcome Your presence in our lives at all times.
As a people united in our love for You and for one another, we ask that You continue to draw us closer in Holiness andMission to strengthen our resolve to assist those among us who are most in need.

Teach us that only a love for Christ will sustain us in the work that lies ahead. In the middle of these challenging economic times, give us a vigilance to care for the spiritual and physical needs of our brothers
and sisters in Christ.

Through the Bishop’s Annual Appeal, help us once again to come together to share our time, talent and treasure.We know that the assistance we extend to others is the most powerful expression
of our gratitude to You, as well as a genuine testimony to our faith.
Through Your Son, Jesus Christ, make our prayer to You one of
faith, hope and charity for all of Your people.

AMEN

Watch the 2010 Video	Make a gift online
More about the Appeal	Letter from Bishop Barres