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SUPPORTCSA 2023HOW DOES MY CSA GIFT MAKE A DIFFERENCE?2 EASY WAYS TO GIVEYour CSA gift makes all the dierence to the diocese,your parish and Catholic community.SECURE ONLINEDioceseof Gaylord.org/CSA23MAILDiocese of Gaylord, ATTN CSA611 W North St., Gaylord, MI 49735Programs + MinistriesQuestions? Contact the diocesan Development Oce at 989-705-3556 or development@dioceseofgaylord.orgDi oc es e of Gaylo rD11 W N S., G, MI -TOTA L2023 CSA Goal:$3.6 Million47%26%10%9%8%e Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) is a diocesan-widecampaign that supports the mission of the CatholicChurch locally, regionally and globally. e CSA covers70% of the Diocese of Gaylord’s annual operationalbudget, impacting thousands of families each year. Yourgift to the CSA helps fulll our Catholic mission bymaking the following essential ministries possible.• Catholic Human Services• Healing Retreats for oseAected by Abortion• National Collections forAfrica, Eastern Europe,and Latin AmericaCaring for the Poor andVulnerable - $294,952• Parish and DiocesanFinancial Services• Marriage Tribunal• Information Technology Support• Human Resources Services• Development andStewardship ServicesDiocesan and ParishSupport - $1,676,509• Catholic Schools Administration• Faith Formation Oce• Local Retreat Centers• Catholic University of AmericaScholarshipsFaith Formation$367,626• Bishop’s Communicationsand Outreach• Worship and Liturgy Oce• FAITH Magazine andTelevised Mass for Homebound• St. Mary Cathedral• Hispanic and NativeAmerican ApostolatesProclaiming theGospel - $925,403• Vocations andSeminarian Education• Pastoral Support of Clergy• Formation of DeaconsClergy and PastoralSupport - $333,561For a complete list of ministries supported bythe CSA, visit DioceseofGaylord.org/CSA23Siervas del Plan de DiosSiervas del Plan de Dios

Principal Adam Dobrowolski relies on the support and resources the diocese provides to help St. Francis Xavier School in Petoskey be anoutstanding school of choice for children in preschool through 8th grade.“As a small Catholic school, some opportunities would be impossible toprovide for our students if not for the support of the diocese. Our studentsand parents benefit from things like our Student Information Systemand standardized testing, both of which the diocese underwrites for allCatholic schools. e Student Information System makes it possible to sharecommunications with the entire school community, keeping everyone up todate when important messages need to be shared quickly. Standardized testingallows us to meet students where they are and make individual learningadjustments. It also helps us make major curriculum changes for everyone toensure we are seeing the growth that is expected.e diocese supports our teachers and administrators with professionaldevelopment. Each year, our school faculty attends convocations hosted by thediocese where all schools come together to share best practices and hear fromnational speakers on the latest curriculum ideas. ese are all things thatindividual schools could not do on their own. ese opportunities help us tobe great educational institutions.”Genevieve MacRAE loves to serve as parish secretary and bookkeeper for St. Ann in Frankfort, a position she’s had fornearly six months. Recently, she took on a new volunteerrole as an assistant to the parish’s youth minister, and she waslooking for instruction on how to best reach and interact withyouth in her Catholic parish. Genevieve attended CatechistDay, a free training and certication program for parishcatechists and youth ministers, organized by the diocese’s FaithFormation team and supported by CSA funds.“Attending these classes taught me how to reach the youth – bothin messaging and activities. At St. Ann’s, we have kids between 6and 18 years old in our youth group. So, we need to vary the waywe present ideas and change the hands-on activities based on age.ese classes gave me the tools and knowledge to reach our youth,helping to pass on our faith. I’m thankful to bebetter equipped in teaching young Catholicshow to carry out our mission.”Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,During this time of Eucharistic Revival, the 2023 CSA theme, eSource & Summit, reminds us that the grace we receive from Jesusis meant to be shared with others. e CatholicServices Appeal is one such opportunity toshare our love and support for the missionour Lord entrusted to us.e CSA makes a dierence in the livesof thousands of people, ensuring wecan continue passing on the Gospel forgenerations to come and serving thosemost in need. One of the best waysto fully understand the impactof your generosity is to hearfrom the people who havebeen touched by yoursupport. rough thestories provided, it’seasy to realize howour prayers andnancial supportare a simple, yetprofound, way tolove our neighbor.In Christ our Life!Most Rev. Jerey J. WalshBishop of GaylordMINISTRY SPOTLIGHTSWhen she faced one of the most dicult times in her life, Julia Bushong found hope and healing through the work of Catholic Human Services(CHS). Providing vital services to families in all 21 counties of thediocese, CHS is supported in part by the annual CSA campaign.“Catholic Human Services helped give me my life back in so many ways.I was experiencing a crisis so painful there didn’t seem to be light at theend of the tunnel. I was in such a dark place that even simple things likebuying groceries had become impossible.ankfully, I was connected with Catholic Human Services and beganreceiving counseling and trauma therapy. During the crisis I faced, myworld broke in a way that I felt could never be repaired. ings hadhappened that made me feel worthless. But through therapy, I began tosee a way forward. ey helped me change my perspective on relationshipsand to truly understand my self-worth. My therapist cared about me, reallycared about me and my healing. e power of that kind of love is why I’mhere today and feel so strongly about the help they offer.I feel rescued now in so many ways. I’m a total advocate of CHS and thesupport our diocese provides them. I truly believe their services can belifesaving for a person. I feel like the strongest relationship I’ve had withGod was during this time of trauma and healing. I felt like He was rightthere with me. CHS helped me recognize what’s most important in my life– my faith and my children.”Julia BushongAdam DobrowolskiGenevieve MacRAE“I feel rescuednow in somany ways.”“I’m thankful tobe better equippedin teaching youngCatholics howto carry out ourmission.”A special message fromBishop Jeffrey J. WalshTo watch a video with more impact stories, visitDioceseofGaylord.org/CSA23

Principal Adam Dobrowolski relies on the support and resources the diocese provides to help St. Francis Xavier School in Petoskey be anoutstanding school of choice for children in preschool through 8th grade.“As a small Catholic school, some opportunities would be impossible toprovide for our students if not for the support of the diocese. Our studentsand parents benefit from things like our Student Information Systemand standardized testing, both of which the diocese underwrites for allCatholic schools. e Student Information System makes it possible to sharecommunications with the entire school community, keeping everyone up todate when important messages need to be shared quickly. Standardized testingallows us to meet students where they are and make individual learningadjustments. It also helps us make major curriculum changes for everyone toensure we are seeing the growth that is expected.e diocese supports our teachers and administrators with professionaldevelopment. Each year, our school faculty attends convocations hosted by thediocese where all schools come together to share best practices and hear fromnational speakers on the latest curriculum ideas. ese are all things thatindividual schools could not do on their own. ese opportunities help us tobe great educational institutions.”Genevieve MacRAE loves to serve as parish secretary and bookkeeper for St. Ann in Frankfort, a position she’s had fornearly six months. Recently, she took on a new volunteerrole as an assistant to the parish’s youth minister, and she waslooking for instruction on how to best reach and interact withyouth in her Catholic parish. Genevieve attended CatechistDay, a free training and certication program for parishcatechists and youth ministers, organized by the diocese’s FaithFormation team and supported by CSA funds.“Attending these classes taught me how to reach the youth – bothin messaging and activities. At St. Ann’s, we have kids between 6and 18 years old in our youth group. So, we need to vary the waywe present ideas and change the hands-on activities based on age.ese classes gave me the tools and knowledge to reach our youth,helping to pass on our faith. I’m thankful to bebetter equipped in teaching young Catholicshow to carry out our mission.”Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,During this time of Eucharistic Revival, the 2023 CSA theme, eSource & Summit, reminds us that the grace we receive from Jesusis meant to be shared with others. e CatholicServices Appeal is one such opportunity toshare our love and support for the missionour Lord entrusted to us.e CSA makes a dierence in the livesof thousands of people, ensuring wecan continue passing on the Gospel forgenerations to come and serving thosemost in need. One of the best waysto fully understand the impactof your generosity is to hearfrom the people who havebeen touched by yoursupport. rough thestories provided, it’seasy to realize howour prayers andnancial supportare a simple, yetprofound, way tolove our neighbor.In Christ our Life!Most Rev. Jerey J. WalshBishop of GaylordMINISTRY SPOTLIGHTSWhen she faced one of the most dicult times in her life, Julia Bushong found hope and healing through the work of Catholic Human Services(CHS). Providing vital services to families in all 21 counties of thediocese, CHS is supported in part by the annual CSA campaign.“Catholic Human Services helped give me my life back in so many ways.I was experiencing a crisis so painful there didn’t seem to be light at theend of the tunnel. I was in such a dark place that even simple things likebuying groceries had become impossible.ankfully, I was connected with Catholic Human Services and beganreceiving counseling and trauma therapy. During the crisis I faced, myworld broke in a way that I felt could never be repaired. ings hadhappened that made me feel worthless. But through therapy, I began tosee a way forward. ey helped me change my perspective on relationshipsand to truly understand my self-worth. My therapist cared about me, reallycared about me and my healing. e power of that kind of love is why I’mhere today and feel so strongly about the help they offer.I feel rescued now in so many ways. I’m a total advocate of CHS and thesupport our diocese provides them. I truly believe their services can belifesaving for a person. I feel like the strongest relationship I’ve had withGod was during this time of trauma and healing. I felt like He was rightthere with me. CHS helped me recognize what’s most important in my life– my faith and my children.”Julia BushongAdam DobrowolskiGenevieve MacRAE“I feel rescuednow in somany ways.”“I’m thankful tobe better equippedin teaching youngCatholics howto carry out ourmission.”A special message fromBishop Jeffrey J. WalshTo watch a video with more impact stories, visitDioceseofGaylord.org/CSA23

PROCLAIMING
THE
GOSPEL
·

CARING
FOR
THE
POOR
&
VULNERABLEDIOCESAN
&
PARISH
SUPPORT
·

FAITH
FORMATIONCLERGY
&
PASTORAL
SUPPORTCSA 2023HOW DOES MY CSA GIFT MAKE A DIFFERENCE?2 EASY WAYS TO GIVEYour CSA gift makes all the dierence to the diocese,your parish and Catholic community.SECURE ONLINEDioceseof Gaylord.org/CSA23MAILDiocese of Gaylord, ATTN CSA611 W North St., Gaylord, MI 49735Programs + MinistriesQuestions? Contact the diocesan Development Oce at 989-705-3556 or development@dioceseofgaylord.orgDi oc es e of  Gaylo rD11 W N S., G, MI -TOTA L2023 CSA Goal:$3.6 Million47%26%10%9%8%e Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) is a diocesan-widecampaign that supports the mission of the CatholicChurch locally, regionally and globally. e CSA covers70% of the Diocese of Gaylord’s annual operationalbudget, impacting thousands of families each year. Yourgift to the CSA helps fulll our Catholic mission bymaking the following essential ministries possible.•  Catholic Human Services•  Healing Retreats for oseAected by Abortion•  National Collections forAfrica, Eastern Europe,and Latin AmericaCaring for the Poor andVulnerable - $294,952•  Parish and DiocesanFinancial Services•  Marriage Tribunal•  Information Technology Support•  Human Resources Services•  Development andStewardship ServicesDiocesan and ParishSupport - $1,676,509•  Catholic Schools Administration•  Faith Formation Oce•  Local Retreat Centers•  Catholic University of AmericaScholarshipsFaith Formation$367,626•  Bishop’s Communicationsand Outreach•  Worship and Liturgy Oce•  FAITH Magazine andTelevised Mass for Homebound•  St. Mary Cathedral•  Hispanic and NativeAmerican ApostolatesProclaiming theGospel - $925,403•  Vocations andSeminarian Education•  Pastoral Support of Clergy•  Formation of DeaconsClergy and PastoralSupport - $333,561For a complete list of ministries supported bythe CSA, visit DioceseofGaylord.org/CSA23Siervas del Plan de DiosSiervas del Plan de Dios

PROCLAIMINGTHE
GOSPEL
·

CARING
FOR
THE
POOR&
VULNERABLEDIOCESAN
&PARISH
SUPPORT·

FAITH
FORMATIONCLERGY
&
PASTORAL
SUPPORTCSA 2023HOW DOES MY CSA GIFT MAKE A DIFFERENCE?2 EASY WAYS TO GIVEYour CSA gift makes all the dierence to the diocese,your parish and Catholic community.SECURE ONLINEDioceseof Gaylord.org/CSA23MAILDiocese of Gaylord, ATTN CSA611 W North St., Gaylord, MI 49735Programs + MinistriesQuestions? Contact the diocesan Development Oce at 989-705-3556 or development@dioceseofgaylord.orgDi oc es e of  Gaylo rD11 W N S., G, MI -TOTA L2023 CSA Goal:$3.6 Million47%26%10%9%8%e Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) is a diocesan-widecampaign that supports the mission of the CatholicChurch locally, regionally and globally. e CSA covers70% of the Diocese of Gaylord’s annual operationalbudget, impacting thousands of families each year. Yourgift to the CSA helps fulll our Catholic mission bymaking the following essential ministries possible.•  Catholic Human Services•  Healing Retreats for oseAected by Abortion•  National Collections forAfrica, Eastern Europe,and Latin AmericaCaring for the Poor andVulnerable - $294,952•  Parish and DiocesanFinancial Services•  Marriage Tribunal•  Information Technology Support•  Human Resources Services•  Development andStewardship ServicesDiocesan and ParishSupport - $1,676,509•  Catholic Schools Administration•  Faith Formation Oce•  Local Retreat Centers•  Catholic University of AmericaScholarshipsFaith Formation$367,626•  Bishop’s Communicationsand Outreach•  Worship and Liturgy Oce•  FAITH Magazine andTelevised Mass for Homebound•  St. Mary Cathedral•  Hispanic and NativeAmerican ApostolatesProclaiming theGospel - $925,403•  Vocations andSeminarian Education•  Pastoral Support of Clergy•  Formation of DeaconsClergy and PastoralSupport - $333,561For a complete list of ministries supported bythe CSA, visit DioceseofGaylord.org/CSA23Siervas del Plan de DiosSiervas del Plan de Dios