Support Those Who Bring Jesus to Those Who Protect Us

Collection for the Archdiocese Military Services, USA

November 9 and 10

Increasing the Catholic community’s awareness about the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS), and its sole responsibility for the spiritual care of approximately 1.8 million Catholic men, women, and children who hail from all 50 states and U.S. territories including those from your own parish is of critical importance. It is both a challenge and an opportunity.

In November 2012, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops approved a triennial National Collection for the AMS, which was first taken in 2013, and again in 2016. The next National Collection for the AMS is scheduled for the weekend of November 9-10. Many who made an additional gift to the Church in support of the AMS mission, “Serving Those Who Serve,” had not previously been aware of its ministry, services, or programs. The generosity of the Catholic community will continue to be essential to meet the needs of those who are engaged in the U.S. conflicts around the world, of those who have served, of an annual operarating budget of more than $8.2 million.

The AMS receives no funding from the U.S. Government or U.S. Military in support of its effort to provide pastoral care and services to the AMS faithful spread across the globe and who face constant transition and uncertainty. The programs and services offered by the AMS are the same as those readily available to Catholics in every other U.S. diocese.

Envelopes will be available at the entrances of church November 3. There will be baskets at the four entrances of church if you wish to give to this collection on November 10; make checks payable to “Nativity Parish”. Thank you for your generosity.