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February 8, 2022
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ
Today’s Psalm reading reminds us “Blessed are they who hope in the Lord.”. We are called to trust in God for all his goodness. As we move into trust with the Lord, we recognize how blessed we are. As we hear Jesus’ words this weekend, perhaps we can all take some time to think about how we might become a blessing for others. Maybe we can use our positions and to help lift others for them to have a greater relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
Last week was the launch of the 2022 DSF campaign. Every year, the Diocesan Services Fund provides support to over 60 vital ministries throughout our Archdiocese, as well as support to each and every parish community. The fund helps support Catholic educational efforts in our parishes and through our network of Catholic schools; DSF supports our Catholic Chaplain Corps, which enables priests and lay ministers to visit the sick and the homebound; the fund helps to support programs such as Our Daily Bread, which ministers to the homeless; and DSF also helps to take care of retired clergy and supports seminarians in formation at St. Mary’s Seminary.
This year, Cardinal DiNardo specifically highlights the incredible work of the San Jose clinic, celebrating its’ 100th anniversary, the work of campus ministries and young adult ministries shepherding the future of our faith, and the family life ministry of the Archdiocese. As Cardinal DiNardo notes, all of these ministries are made possible because we, the People of God in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, come together as a family and support these works so that we may live out the call of the Gospels; that we may better imitate Christ in our own communities.
St Hyacinth, like every parish in the Archdiocese, has a set goal for the 2022 Diocesan Services Fund. Currently our goal is $84,000. Your help is crucial in meeting this goal, which will provide the necessary funds for the ministries that help hundreds of thousands every year. If we as a parish beat our goal, we will see a 50% return of every dollar by which we exceed our goal and the remaining funds will go to assist the parishes with the greatest need. Additionally, our parish will receive 50% back on every donation made by first time donors, so your help is crucial!
So I ask you to join me in supporting the DSF. Whether you are able to give a little, or you’re able to give a little more, we as a community must once again come together to support these good works of our local Church, and spread the Good News, all for the Glory of God. Information on how you can support the Diocesan Services Fund can be found in the bulletin, Sthaycinth.org and online at www.archgh.org/dsf. Thank you for your prayers and support.
Finally, preparations have started for the 8th Annual Ministries retreat here at St. Hyacinth. The retreat will start on Saturday, March 5th with Mass and throughout the day there will be several presentations on the Liturgy from guests throughout the Archdiocese. We welcome everyone who is involved with our ministries to sign up for this important retreat, especially to develop an understanding as to why Liturgy is the work of the people. Sign up online at https://sthyacinth.org/8th-annual-ministries-retreat-3-5-22 .
God Bless
Fr. Reginald Samuels
