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Thank you for your continued support of our Almsgiving Fund and programs. Below is a breakdown of where our fund is as of September 1, 2025.

The summer months have given us a chance to slow down, reflect, and recharge but that doesn’t mean your generosity has gone unnoticed during that time. See how your generosity has helped in our community.

During Lent of 2022 our parish participated in an Almsgiving Fundraiser to help the neediest individuals in our community. Our target amount was $10,000 and, as you know, we met and exceeded that goal, raising almost $18,000. Your generosity has helped in amazing ways! Below is a short summary of how your funds have been used over the past two years.

(Updated Oct 2024) In 2023, our parish Lenten Almsgiving fundraiser exceeded its $10,000 goal in under four weeks. The Outreach Mission Team has partnered with local nonprofits to ensure funds were allocated responsibly, focusing on verified needs. Over the past two years, the parish has assisted individuals with rent, utilities, refugee resettlement, and more. We've also launched new programs, including a pantry for underprivileged children and Helping Hands Care Bags for the homeless. A portion of funds saved a parish family's relatives fleeing persecution. Current balance: $8,184.52.

Stewardship is a personal responsibility for all parishioners to engage in a lifestyle of prayer, service and sharing. Learn more about opportunities for prayer, service and sharing at MBS.

Father Jerry's message to the parish for Commitment Weekend.

Parishioner and Lourdes Academy Foundation Board President Mary Buttke shared why supporting the one by One Capital Campaign is important and the difference Catholic education has made for her family at Masses on July 10 & 11.

While most of the $10 million goal for the one by One Capital Campaign is going to the Lourdes building project, each parish is also receiving $100,000.

View the Frequently Asked Questions & Answers regarding the Capital Campaign

Progress to Date: June 22, 2021

Campaign Goal: $10million Number of Families Pledging to Date: 158 Total Pledged to Date: $6.3 million

Online form that allows you to give directly to the Capital Campaign.

There is a serious obligation for a pastor to report each year on how the offerings or tithings of parishioners and other donors have been used.  Transparency in financial administration and accountability to donors are important values in the administration of Church goods. Our Annual Meeting reports each Fall provide a clear and transparent account to all those who donate to MBS.