Ah yes, it is that time of year, when the Pastor and his staff are required to beg for the Annual Appeal. We heard about it at the "Commitment Weekend."
There were fliers in the back of the church weeks ago, and now I received it about a week or so ago. I just found it, as it has sat under a pile of papers.
In looking at the letter and flier, here is what I found unusual:
1. The request did not come from +Gregory, but from Joseph M. Gillmer, the Executive Director of Development. This is unusual, because normally it "comes from" the Cardinal/Archbishop. Maybe they believe it is too polarizing to have him on the letter.
2. The flier I received, does not mention or even have a photo of +Gregory. Again, not normal but he has been controversial, so maybe they want to downplay it.
3. There is no mention about the amount to be raised in total. Maybe they don't want people to know if they fall short, and by how much.
4. If you send in your $$ by mail, using the envelope, it is processed in Topeka, KS. Guess they got a really good deal, but you would think that after they have laid off a number of employees, they would want that work done locally.
Just my thoughts...
