12/12/2024
We are so thankful for your donations of $77,678 so far this year. That means we are at 78% towards our goal of $100,000. Hopefully with donations this week, we will have surpassed the 2nd milestone and people on our list with the agencies will receive a $40.00 gift card.
Donate at: www.stannparish.org/mag
Our parish continues to show God’s love through providing gifts, monetary donations, and time to help so many children and people in the catholic community. In addition to helping St. Ann families, these are the other agencies we serve:
Blessed Sacrament & St. James parishes are located in south Dallas around the Zoo area. They were selected since our Pastor knew the people in these areas needed assistance. The children selected from these parishes were chosen by their Catechists or Nuns who are teaching them about their Catholic Faith. Each parish selects around 300 children from the families most in need from their respective areas. The Pastors and their staff are always so appreciative of St. Ann and how we have shown Christ’s love to these children in the gifts we send. These children might otherwise not receive anything at Christmas.
Missionaries of Charity is an order which was started by St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta. They have a house in South Dallas which serves the community. These are the people who are the poorest of the poor. They distribute food each Wednesday to 400 people to help serve the community. These families struggle to meet the basic needs which is reflected in the humble requests they make for Christmas. One time I knew they helped a mother and her 3 children who were living out of their car. The Sisters also help provide for some unwed mothers who need a place to stay.
The AIDS Services of Dallas (or as we often refer to them as Hillcrest or Ewing House) are residents for people with AIDS who would otherwise be homeless. This not for profit agency provides shelter, medical support and some meals. Many volunteers bring dinner to them and St. Ann has teams of people who volunteer and bring dinner to them each month. Want to join a supper club or learn more? Visit https://www.stannparish.org/hillcrest-house
The Redemptoris Mater Seminary of the Diocese of Dallas was born on the feast of the Immaculate Conception 12/8/2004 by the then Bishop of Dallas, Bishop Charles V. Grahmann. After nineteen years, 19 priests and one deacon have been ordained for the Diocese of Dallas, and are currently serving the Diocese in different capacities. These young men come from around the world to join this order whose development is centered around 4 fundamental inspirations: the Neocatechumenal Way, diocesan character, missionary and international character.
Magi 2024 Gift Giving Campaign
We have targeted levels so we can help the agencies served based on donations received. The milestones are:
1st Milestone - $ 60,000 / each receives a $25 gift card- REACHED!
2nd Milestone - $ 80,000 / each receives a $40 gift card- ALMOST THERE!
3rd Milestone - $ 100,000 / each receives a $50 gift card
Blessings ~ Magi Ministry
…God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Cor 9:7
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