2026 Parish Grand Annual Appeal
September 25, 2026
Dear Parishioners,
Each fall it is my yearly duty to provide you with an Annual Parish Financial Report. I ask
that you carefully review the enclosed report ending June 30, 2026. As you can see, our
major source of income, the offertory, has increased $50,000. This may be due to increased Mass attendance and to your continued generosity, However, our expenses, including heat, electricity and water increased by $41,000. Thankfully, Bingo continues to be a main source of income. I am so grateful to the many volunteers who each week offer their time and talent so that this parish fundraiser can continue to provide financial support. During the past year, Christine Coulsey, the Parish Business Manager, and I reviewed every aspect of parish expenses and made cuts and changes in to order to create a balanced budget. This process is ongoing and hopefully we can reach a balance budget over the next few years.
As I do each Fall, I ask that you prayerfully consider a donation to the Grand Annual
Collection. Last year, through your generosity, this collection took in $163,000. My hope
is that we can increase the number of those who support this annual collection. Pledges may be paid as a single payment, two monthly payments or over a period of months. I am truly grateful to you for your weekly contributions and hope that you will prayerfully consider a gift of $500.00 to assist the parish in meeting our expenses and creating a balanced budget.
Your continued support of Divine Mercy Parish is a blessing to me, the priests and staff of the parish. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. Once again, thank you and be assured that you and your loved ones remain in my prayers.
Yours in Christ,
Rev. Louis R. Palmieri, Pastor
