2025 DPAA

“Pilgrims of Hope, Missionaries of Mercy”
PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT:

The 20254 Diocesan Parish Annual Appeal begins the weekend of April 5 – 6. This year’s theme is “Pilgrims of Hope, Missionaries of Mercy” and it invites us to embody the heart of Christ. By sharing our spiritual and material gifts, we can extend God’s love, compassion, and hope to those who suffer. Let us embrace the transformative power of hope and mercy, and work together to build a more just and compassionate world. Please prayerfully consider giving to the 2025 DPAA.

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DIOCESAN PARISH ANNUAL APPEAL 2025 BEGINS
“Pilgrims of Hope, Missionaries of Mercy” The 2025 Diocesan Parish Annual Appeal will begin the weekend of April 5 – 6. This year’s theme is “Pilgrims of Hope, Missionaries of Mercy” and it invites us to embody the heart of Christ. By sharing our spiritual and material gifts, we can extend God’s love, compassion, and hope to those who suffer. Let us embrace the transformative power of hope and mercy, and work together to build a more just and compassionate world. Please prayerfully consider giving to the 2025 DPAA, review all the materials you receive, and listen to the DPAA messages presented at Mass. Then, come to Mass on April 5 and April 6 ready to make your gift. We will complete our pledge forms together. God bless you for your generosity!

PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL:

That we live out our baptismal call to serve one another through the sharing of our time talent and treasure through the Diocesan Parish Annual Appeal … We pray to the Lord.

PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT:

This year our Parish Goal is $(fill in goal). 100% of all monies collected over this goal will be returned to our Parish to (fill in parish’s rebate project). Please read the DPAA Newsletter included into today’s bulletin and the letter you will receive at home. Then, come to Mass the weekend of April 5 and 6 prepared to make a loving and sacrificial gift to praise God and to serve others.

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2025 DIOCESAN PARISH ANNUAL APPEAL
“Pilgrims of Hope, Missionaries of Mercy.”

The 2025 Diocesan Parish Annual Appeal begins the weekend of April 5 – 6. This year’s theme is “Pilgrims of Hope, Missionaries of Mercy” and it invites us to embody the heart of Christ. By sharing our spiritual and material gifts, we can extend God’s love, compassion, and hope to those who suffer. Let us embrace the transformative power of hope and mercy, and work together to build a more just and compassionate world. Please prayerfully consider giving to the 2025 DPAA, review all the materials you receive, and listen to the DPAA messages presented at Mass. Then, come to Mass on April 5 and April 6 ready to make your gift. We will complete our pledge forms together. God bless you for your generosity!

PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL:

That each of us will give generously to serve others through DPAA ministries and to thank the Lord for all He has given us … We pray to the Lord.

PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT:

This weekend, every parish celebrates Commitment Weekend for the 2025 Diocesan Parish Annual Appeal. Your generous gifts support vital ministries that serve thousands by sheltering the homeless, feeding the hungry, counseling those in crisis, educating children, and caring for retired priests. Please prayerfully consider supporting the DPAA as we complete our pledge forms today.

PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL:

For the success of the 2025 DPAA on this Commitment Weekend, that the people of our parish and throughout the Diocese will respond generously to the call to help support the many ministries and services made possible by the Appeal, We Pray to the Lord.

PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT:

Thank you to the Parish families who have made a gift or pledge commitment to the 2025 Diocesan Parish Annual Appeal. Our results are encouraging. of our Parish households have made a gift. Pledges given at this time total $ . Thank you for your generosity. If you have not yet made a gift or pledge, please prayerfully consider doing so. Every gift makes a difference. Once again, you will have a chance to do this today during Mass when we conduct the In-Pew process.

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FIRST 2025 DPAA PARISH REPORT
“Pilgrims of Hope, Missionaries of Mercy”
Your DPAA support strengthens vital diocesan services and ministries. Your generosity reflects our unity in Christ and gratitude for God’s blessings. Please join the _(fill in)_ parish households who have pledged $_(fill in)_ by making your gift today or next weekend. As a reminder our parish goal is $(fill in parish goal) Thank you for your faithful stewardship.

PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL:

That through the Eucharist, Christ’s love may flow into us, and, through us and our practice of stewardship, to all people in our Parish, our community and our Diocese of Covington … We pray to the Lord.

SAMPLE PARISH THANK YOU LETTER

(PRINT ON PARISH LETTERHEAD)

Date

Name
Address
CSZ

Dear **Personalized**:

Each year, the success of the Diocesan Parish Annual Appeal at                  (Name of Parish) signifies that we are truly One Body in our Lord Jesus Christ. Our sacrifices and generosity to the DPAA are part of our commitment to continuing His mission on earth.

Through the Appeal, we respond to Jesus’ commandment to love and serve one another through our own individual efforts and through the works and ministries of His Church.

Thank you for your gift of $             to the 2025 DPAA. To date, a total of $                  has been pledged by                                 Parishioners and friends. (OPTIONAL: Together we have exceeded our Parish goal of $                . Congratulations!) Remember 100% of monies pledged and collected over our goal, will be returned to our Parish to

                          .

May God bless you for your generosity. On behalf of the thousands of men, women, and children who are served by DPAA ministries, thank you.

SAMPLE PARISH FOLLOW-UP LETTER

(PRINT ON PARISH LETTERHEAD)

Date

NAME
ADDRESS
CSZ

Dear **Personalized**:

The Diocesan Parish Annual Appeal provides a way for all of us to take an active role in the mission of our Church.

While we cannot always be the one to comfort the grieving, teach the young and reach out to those in need, we can – through our generosity, ensure that our Diocese is strong and vibrant so that it is able to meet the needs of so many in the year ahead. Your gift is an investment in the future of our Church and our faith. In addition, 100% of monies collected over our Parish goal, will be returned to us to

                                .

A few weeks ago, at Mass and through the mail, you were invited to contribute to the 2025 DPAA. I was counting on our Parishioners then, and I continue to do so. This letter is simply a reminder of this invitation.

Please know that I am grateful to you for your sacrifice, regardless of the amount. May you be abundantly blessed for your commitment to our Parish and to God’s people throughout our Diocese.

You remain in my prayers always.

SAMPLE PLEDGE REMINDER LETTER FOR PARISHIONERS A MINIMUM OF THREE MONTHS BEHIND ON PLEDGE PAYMENTS

***HOW: Call the Diocesan Stewardship Office (859) 392-1500 for reports of donors who are 90+ days behind on their pledge payments. Personalize the following letter and print it on Parish letterhead.***

Date

Name
Address
CSZ

Dear **Personalize**:

Whenever we share our gifts with one another, we demonstrate our love for our heavenly Father and thank Him for His many blessings.

Thank you once again for sharing your love through your generous pledge of $                                                                                                                       to the DPAA. Because of your generosity, DPAA ministries can continue to bring the light and love of Jesus Christ to those who turn to the Church for assistance.

However, it appears that the payments on your pledge are not up to date. Although the DPAA pledge payment period does not end until March 2026, it can be very difficult to fulfill a pledge when payments fall behind. All commitments should be fulfilled by March 31, 2026.

If our records are incorrect, I sincerely apologize. Please call our office or the Diocesan Stewardship Office at (859) 392-1500, and your records will be updated immediately. If your circumstances have changed, and you find you are unable to fulfill your pledge or need to adjust it, just let the Parish or the Diocese know.

May God continue to bestow His abundant blessings on you and your family just as your sacrifice provides blessings for many others.

DPAA PARISH CHAIR’S PRESENTATION

(typically Announcement Weekend)

SAMPLE REMARKS:

 Good morning – good afternoon – good evening. We are all being asked, day after day, to help some worthy cause…and there are so many of them…aren’t there?

However, I agreed to speak today about the Diocesan Parish Annual Appeal because I believe that the DPAA is something special. It is really OUR Appeal. It allows all of us to join together in support of ministries and services that are too large for a single individual or even a single Parish to provide alone – and at the same time to help our own Parish.

During this 2025 DPAA, the parish is urging all Parishioners to make a pledge so that we, the Catholic Church of the Diocese of Covington, can make a difference in the lives of people throughout our Diocese – even right here in our own Parish. (MENTION ONE OR TWO PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY THE DPAA THAT HELP YOUR PARISH – ASK PARISH STAFF FOR SUGGESTIONS)

We can and do make a difference. Our Parish goal this year is $       .  Don’t forget that 100% of pledges collected over our Parish goal, will be returned to our Parish to       .

When you are asked to make a pledge during our In-Pew Solicitation Process next week – please ask yourself – how is God calling me to use what has been entrusted into my care? Then decide on a pledge amount to the DPAA. You can give your pledge on an ongoing monthly basis by signing up online or over the phone, or you can sign up for a 10 month pledge with the pledge card.

It is important for all of us to participate and make a difference to the least among us. Some of us will be able to give more than others. I encourage you to pray diligently as to what God is calling you to do. When you feel good about your pledge – then it is the right one. Thank you and God bless you!

COMMITMENT WEEKEND

IN-PEW SOLICITATION SCRIPT

Good morning. Today we are conducting the annual campaign that asks all parishioners to make a financial commitment to the Diocese of Covington’s 2025 Diocesan Parish Annual Appeal.

As your Pastor, I want to thank all of you who have given to this campaign in past years. I can assure you that the funds you gave are deeply appreciated by the parishes, ministries and people served by the Diocese.

Each of us are called to share his or her gifts in support of the Church. The DPAA is a very effective way to support ministries outside of our parish boundaries, as well as to support the services that the Diocese provides to our parish.

I ask our Appeal volunteers and ushers to come forward at this time to distribute the pledge envelopes.

Now, please open the flap and find the pledge form and the pencil.

SCRIPT/PROCESS

Adult children living at home should complete their own pledge envelopes. Also, if one of our elementary or high school students wishes to participate, please see that he or she receives an envelope as well. Make sure there is a note on the pledge form that the enclosed is a gift from a student.

Please print legibly.

Please complete the pledge form with your name, spouse’s name, address (if it is a new address, please write new in the margin), phone, email and the parish to which you want your gift credited.

Now, look at the information provided in the middle of the pledge form. Indicate THE TOTAL AMOUNT of your pledge on the first line. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SIGN YOUR NAME.

If you are making a payment on this pledge today, write THE AMOUNT OF YOUR PAYMENT on the middle line. Make checks payable to the DPAA 2025

IF YOU ARE NOT MAKING A PAYMENT ON YOUR PLEDGE TODAY, PUT A ZERO

ON THE ENCLOSED PAYMENT LINE. You will receive a pledge reminder by mail over a ten month period beginning in June if you do not submit your payment online.

Now, we need to know how you wish to pay your pledge. Look in the box labeled “Payment Options” on the right.

If you would like to make a gift online, you can visit www.covido.org or scan the QR code with your phone’s camera on the pledge card. Online you can sign up for an ongoing monthly gift through credit card or electronic funds transfer.

If you have enclosed a check for your pledge, please check the box – CHECK ENCLOSED.

If you intend to use stock to pay your pledge, please check the appropriate box. Call your broker or the Diocesan Stewardship Office for information on making gifts of stock.

There is also a box you may check if you wish to receive information about including the Church in your will. The Diocesan Legacy Society recognizes those who have made this last commitment to their Church and their faith.

If you cannot contribute at this time, please note that you will not be making a gift. Either enter a ZERO on the total pledge line or write “no gift” on the pledge form. This information should ensure that you will not be contacted again during this campaign.

Please tear off your Pledge Commitment Form, sign the form and place it in the envelope.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST:  THANK THEM.

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2025 DPAA HANDBOOK