June 2011 - Diocese of Bridgeport

4June 20112011 ABA Financial Status, June 15Individual Parish Results Donors Pledged Goal % GoalVICARIATE 5 VICARIATE 4 VICARIATE 3 VICARIATE 2 VICARIATE 1Basilica of Saint John the Evangelist, Stamford 201 54,982 85,000 65%Holy Name of Jesus, Stamford 186 30,918 40,000 77%Holy Spirit, Stamford 202 67,239 100,000 67%Our Lady Star of the Sea, Stamford 131 52,190 70,000 75%Sacred Heart, Greenwich 162 35,770 50,000 72%Sacred Heart, Stamford 208 36,413 45,000 81%Saint Agnes, Greenwich 64 18,860 50,000 38%Saint Benedict/Montserrat, Stamford 331 38,546 60,000 64%Saint Bridget, Stamford 243 59,501 55,000 108%Saint Catherine of Siena, Riverside 343 97,714 205,000 48%Saint Cecilia, Stamford 257 100,450 105,000 96%Saint Clement, Stamford 105 41,485 50,000 83%Saint Gabriel, Stamford 171 38,463 50,000 77%Saint John, Darien 307 101,595 180,000 56%Saint Leo, Stamford 358 142,600 185,000 77%Saint Mary, Greenwich 372 135,849 275,000 49%Saint Mary, Stamford 196 36,198 45,000 80%Saint Maurice, Stamford 185 55,570 60,000 93%Saint Michael, Greenwich 364 193,478 230,000 84%Saint Paul, Greenwich 283 79,714 110,000 72%Saint Roch, Greenwich 109 31,305 55,000 57%Saint Thomas More, Darien 215 102,689 400,000 26%Assumption, Westport 364 118,075 155,000 76%Our Lady of Fatima, Wilton 412 170,346 215,000 79%Saint Aloysius, New Canaan 442 257,153 500,000 51%Saint Francis of Assisi, Weston 144 67,685 95,000 71%Saint Jerome, Norwalk 245 70,013 70,000 100%Saint Joseph, South Norwalk 378 61,869 50,000 124%Saint Ladislaus, South Norwalk 66 15,097 15,000 101%Saint Luke, Westport 260 101,428 200,000 51%Saint Mary, Norwalk 289 62,108 90,000 69%Saint Matthew, Norwalk 516 128,514 175,000 73%Saint Philip, Norwalk 368 74,367 80,000 93%Saint Thomas the Apostle, East Norwalk 296 91,282 115,000 79%Holy Cross, Fairfield 76 22,440 25,000 90%Holy Family, Fairfield 299 62,826 85,000 74%Notre Dame, Easton 247 112,619 105,000 107%Our Lady of Assumption, Fairfield 462 138,600 130,000 107%Our Lady of Good Counsel, Bridgeport 42 9,355 15,000 62%Saint Andrew, Bridgeport 289 54,038 70,000 77%Saint Ann, Bridgeport 151 30,574 50,000 61%Saint Anthony of Padua, Fairfield 220 70,342 75,000 94%Saint Augustine Cathedral, Bridgeport 185 58,608 70,000 84%Saint Emery, Fairfield 77 18,448 20,000 92%Saint George, Bridgeport 128 13,038 20,000 65%Saint Patrick, Bridgeport 147 29,363 30,000 98%Saint Peter, Bridgeport 310 38,089 40,000 95%Saint Pius X, Fairfield 614 201,536 215,000 94%Saint Raphael, Bridgeport 256 40,798 45,000 91%Saint Thomas Aquinas, Fairfield 423 133,696 170,000 79%Blessed Sacrament, Bridgeport 50 7,828 10,000 78%Christ the King, Trumbull 267 64,632 75,000 86%Holy Name of Jesus, Stratford 187 51,238 70,000 73%Holy Rosary, Bridgeport 50 11,479 10,000 115%Our Lady of Fatima, Bridgeport 110 22,425 30,000 75%Our Lady of Grace, Stratford 444 91,377 85,000 108%Our Lady of Peace, Stratford 267 54,625 60,000 91%Saint Ambrose, Bridgeport 126 20,831 25,000 83%Saint Catherine of Siena, Trumbull 483 153,175 150,000 102%Saint Charles Borromeo, Bridgeport 247 27,782 45,000 62%Saint James, Stratford 574 110,396 140,000 79%Saint Joseph, Shelton 445 90,025 90,000 100%Saint Jude, Monroe 564 166,473 150,000 111%Saint Lawrence, Shelton 690 151,248 225,000 67%Saint Margaret Mary Alacoque, Shelton 200 44,154 50,000 88%Saint Mark, Stratford 459 127,621 130,000 98%Saint Mary, Bridgeport 224 28,240 25,000 113%Saint Michael the Archangel, Bridgeport 353 41,353 45,000 92%Saint Stephen, Trumbull 369 88,463 95,000 93%Saint Theresa, Trumbull 665 151,346 180,000 84%Saints Cyril and Methodius, Bridgeport 59 21,491 18,000 119%Holy Trinity Parish, Sherman 92 42,215 60,000 70%Immaculate Heart of Mary, Danbury 115 16,125 20,000 81%Our Lady of Guadalupe, Danbury 227 27,137 25,000 109%Sacred Heart, Danbury 199 41,780 40,000 104%Sacred Heart, Georgetown 181 52,766 65,000 81%Saint Edward, New Fairfield 627 184,438 195,000 95%Saint Elizabeth Seton, Ridgefield 268 82,698 80,000 103%Saint Gregory the Great, Danbury 308 66,705 95,000 70%Saint Joseph, Brookfield 330 113,472 115,000 99%Saint Joseph, Danbury 429 108,372 125,000 87%Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys, Brookfield 277 60,146 65,000 93%Saint Mary Parish, Bethel 559 104,832 135,000 78%Saint Mary, Ridgefield 486 178,781 295,000 61%Saint Patrick, Redding Ridge 86 23,216 40,000 58%Saint Peter, Danbury 324 104,911 110,000 95%St. Rose of Lima, Newtown 813 215,328 215,000 100%Bishop’s AppealBRIDGEPORT – “Optimism” is the word as the2011 Annual Bishop’s Appeal races toward its conclusionat the end of June.As Fairfield County Catholic goes to press, the Appealhas raised over $10.5 million with more than 24,283donors. As parishes complete their in-pew collectionsand seek to reach their goals, Jeff Machi, director ofdevelopment, is encouraged that the Appeal will achieveits $12 million goal in support of diocesan programs andservices.“We’re inspired by all of those who have given generouslyand increased their contribution above last year’sgifts. We’ve also welcomed many new donors whoare very positive about participating in the Appeal andresponding to Bishop Lori’s call,” says Machi. “It’s timefor everyone to step up and help the Church continueits good works inFairfield County.”To date, 12 parisheshave madegoal and another14 are between 90and 100%, withmany more parishesthroughout the dioceseapproachingthe 80% mark, saysPam Rittman, Appealdirector.“The ministriesand programs thatare supported by the Annual Bishop’s Appeal are truly aBeacon of Hope. We provide meals and shelter to thosein need. There is counseling for those who struggle withan array of problems that lead to successful outcomes.Our religious education programs educate young and oldand we assist in fostering men in the discernment processwho will lead the Church in the future,” says Rittman.Rittman says she receives emails and calls from manydonors who are proud of the works of the diocese andeager to see the Appeal succeed.“Thanks to our generous donors, Appeal gifts serveas a light to guide and sustain and make a differencein the lives of others,” she adds. “We truly hope thatall Catholics will share in this light by making a gift atwhatever level they can afford.”Rittman believes that the “Beacon of Hope” newsletters,online appeals, and stories in Fairfield CountyCatholic are making people more aware of the scope andcompassion of the many programs and services fundedby the diocese.Donors have also heard much good news with thesurge in homegrown vocations, the achievements ofthe diocese’s national Blue Ribbon schools and theCatholic Charities housing efforts that have servedthe homeless in the Bridgeport area at a time when noother program is building supportive housing for thepoor and vulnerable.“These programs serve people who have nowhere elseto turn for help, and we should be very proud of that.Our donors are compassionate people who care aboutthe poor and believe in the Gospel values that motivateour outreach,” Rittman says.(Please make your contribution to the Annual Bishop’sAppeal today and help us reach our goal. For more information,e-mail aba@diobpt.org, phone 203.416.1472 or make acredit card donation online at www.2011ABA.com). n