One of the key ministries supported by the Annual Appeal is Seminarian Formation. We are blessed to have 21 men currently studying for the priesthood in the Diocese of Metuchen. It is a blessing that brings with it the responsibility of providing for their education.
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Quality formation is essential for our future priests who will be the sacramental presence of the Lord in the midst of our parishes, nourishing and healing with Word and sacraments the people they are called to serve. We need men who are capable of fostering spiritual life, preaching the Gospel and directing the pastoral activities in our parishes and other special ministries. Your gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal helps to defray the costs of forming the future shepherds of our Church.
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Central to our understanding of Christian stewardship is the concept of accountability. To safeguard the gifts you have entrusted to our care, we recently set up a special foundation, a separate trust, where all the money from this Appeal goes so that it can be used only for those ministries advertised in the Appeal materials and website. You can be assured that your gift is well protected and well used; making a difference in meeting the spiritual, educational and social needs of the people we serve. A gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal is a worthy investment.
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Please give generously at www.diomentuchen.org/baa
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