When we discuss the ministries and future of the Church in east river South Dakota we do so with hope and with a desire to "do everything for the glory of God".

Through your support of Catholic Family Sharing Appeal, we are able to support the ministries of the larger church that are beyond the resources of any one parish: each month The Bishop’s Bulletin reaches approx. 37,900 households. For many it is the only Catholic material received. The Office of Pastoral Planning is currently studying new and sure effective ways that the faith can be lived and passed on to all the people of the prairie. Catholic Family Services reaches out to those in need with counseling services in 15 locations. The Office of Vocations continues to invite men and women to discern their vocation to the priesthood and religious life – and to direct their education and formation.

Catholic Family Sharing Appeal is critical to the ministry of the Church in eastern South Dakota. I am deeply grateful for your past support of CFSA and ask for your continued participation. Thank you for your generous gifts of time, talent and financial resources that you share with your parish communities and the diocese.

Please prayerfully consider a gift to the 2009 Catholic Family Sharing Appeal. To do so is one important way you can give glory to God. Give Praise to the Lord.