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February 21, 2018Our Diocesan Newspaper Costs Money...And We Need Your Help
Who: You – Members of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana
What: The Catholic Moment -- The Catholic Moment is a non-secular newspaper provided each week to members of the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana. This newspaper is an outreach effort from the Bishop to all parishioners in the Diocese.
Background/History: The cost of this newspaper is paid from parish funds and is augmented by donations from parishioners. Parishioner contribution is made during a second collection, usually in February. To date, the second collection has not covered the cost of this newspaper.
Billed monthly, the charges average $25 per family, per year. At this time less than 10% is covered by second collection donations. This impacts the church budget, as it is required to cover the remaining 90%. This monthly payment averages $2,500.
Where: Your wallet and St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church second collection
When: February 18 – The second collection for The Catholic Moment is February 18, 2018. Please consider including your portion of the cost of this newspaper in your contribution. Payments may be placed in the envelope (found in your monthly package) or through your Online Giving account by clicking "new gift" and selecting The Catholic Moment.