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24 APRIL 18-24, 2015 | DENVER CATHOLIC ACA Commitment Weekend April 25-26, 2015 As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are called to take risks to Build up the Kingdom of God. Your gift to the 2015 Archbishop's Catholic Appeal will help our Church form and grow the number of authentic disciples for Jesus Christ. Please make sacrifice the measure of your gift. Thank you. Please visit www.archden.org/donate to contribute online today. If you prefer to donate by check, please complete the pledge card/remittance envelope that is included in this Denver Catholic issue. Disciples take risks for the Kingdom. Build up the Kingdom of God. All gifts, including properties and securities, are tax deductible as allowed by law. To invest in the future of our faith, please contact The Catholic Foundation (303-468-9885) to designate the Archdiocese of Denver or a parish in a gift, will, or estate plan. God bless you. DONATE ONLINE: WWW.ARCHDEN.ORG/DONATE Disciples take risks for the Kingdom. As disciples of Christ, we are called to take risks to "Build up the Kingdom of God." The Catechism of the Catholic Church, (#942) states that lay people "are called…to be witnesses to Christ in all circumstances and at the very heart of the community of mankind." Your gift to the Appeal will empower our wider Church to be a living witness to Christ throughout twenty-five counties in northern Colorado. How much should I contribute? What is expected of me? One formula of tithing suggests giving 5% of our annual income to our parish, 3% to other charities, and 2% to the Archdiocesan Church through a gift to the Appeal. Please use the table below as a guide in deterimining your Appeal gift. May God bless you for your sacrifice. $30,000 $45,000 $60,000 $75,000 $90,000 $100,000 $125,000 $300 $450 $600 $750 $900 $1000 $1,250 $60 $90 $120 $150 $180 $200 $250 $600 $900 $1,200 $1,500 $1,800 $2,000 $2,500 $120 $180 $250 $300 $360 $400 $500 www.archden.org/donate To donate by credit card - Please visit: Disciples Build Annual Family Income 1% Appeal Gift 5 Monthly Payments 2% Appeal Gift 5 Monthly Payments Please use this table as a guide. Archbishop's catholic appeal 20 15 A few years after our Lord's resurrection, Saint Stephen was dragged outside the city of Jerusalem and stoned to death for bearing witness to Christ. During the next three centuries, countless Christians offered their lives for the growth of the Church. In the twenty-first century, we are blessed to live in a nation that allows us to openly practice our religious beliefs. And yet, while today's Colorado Catholics are not called to shed blood for living their faith, we are called to imitate the courageous acts of Saints Peter and Andrew who left their nets behind and followed Jesus. (Mt.4:20) They abandoned the familiarities and security of their daily lives to accept the uncertainties and risks in becoming Christ's disciples. It is with this thought in mind that I've selected – Disciples take risks for the Kingdom – as the theme for the 2015 Archbishop's Catholic Appeal. But what risks are involved in following Christ and supporting the mission of the Church? When professing their beliefs – possibly through visible acts of charity to promote the Church's apostolates – some individuals may risk being alienated by others. For example, someone volunteering to defend life may risk derision from a neighbor who refuses to acknowledge the sanctity of life. Or someone unfamiliar with Christian stewardship may feel motivated to embrace the risks associated with a life of accountability and responsibility by sharing their gifts of time, talent, and treasure. What a tremendous exercise in discipleship! In reality, these are genuine risks that some may endure to form intentional comfort in the assurance remember our heroic "Everyone who acknowledges will acknowledge before (Mt.10:32) It is precisely the past which has enabled our the kingdom of God. highlighted several archdiocesan ask you to become a a sacrificial gift to the please be as generous Lord acknowledge your heavenly Father. Sincerely yours in Christ, take risks states witnesses to very heart to the be a twenty-five is to our the Appeal. Most Reverend Archbishop $120 $180 $250 $300 $360 $400 $500 www.archden.org/donate Disciples take risks for the Kingdom. Build up the Kingdom of God. DEAR FRIENDS IN CHRIST, 5 Monthly Payments $ 30,000 $ 45,000 $ 60,000 $ 75,000 $ 90,000 $ 100,000 $ 125,000 $ 300 $ 450 $ 600 $ 750 $ 900 $ 1,000 $ 1,250 $ 60 $ 90 $ 120 $ 150 $ 180 $ 200 $ 250 $ 600 $ 900 $ 1,200 $ 1,500 $ 1,800 $ 2,000 $ 2,500 $ 120 $ 180 $ 240 $ 300 $ 360 $ 400 $ 500

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