This time of year invites us to reflect on our blessings, express gratitude for God’s gifts, and consider how we can continue to support the mission of our parish and school.

As we approach the end of the year, we share both a reflection and a challenge. Mary Our Queen continues to thrive as a parish and school, offering vibrant ministries, exceptional Catholic education, and a strong, faith-filled community. This is only possible through your generosity and dedication.  

However, Sunday giving is currently 24% below our budgeted amount for this fiscal year, continuing a downward trend from recent years, averaging a 5% decrease annually. This shortfall impacts the resources needed to sustain our parish and school. To ensure Mary Our Queen remains strong and continues to flourish, we must come together as a community to address this challenge.

Your Sunday tithing is essential to sustaining the ministries, programs, and services that make Mary Our Queen a vibrant and thriving community. From these pews to every aspect of parish life, your generosity fuels our mission. As we approach the end of the year, we ask you to prayerfully consider making a meaningful year-end donation and increasing your giving for 2025 to help ensure the continued strength and growth of our parish and school.

Our school families are also participating in the Bridge the Gap program, which addresses the difference between tuition and the actual cost of Catholic education. These families are already contributing beyond tuition, and parish giving plays an equally vital role in supporting all the ministries of Mary Our Queen, including the faith-filled education of our students.  

If you are able, we kindly ask that additional contributions be made above your regular giving. For those who may have fallen behind or haven’t yet established a giving plan, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

For your convenience, you can stay connected and contribute easily using the Mary Our Queen app. Information about downloading the app can be found on the back cover of the pew book, in the narthex and online on our website.

We are so grateful for your continued support. Your faith, dedication, and generosity are the foundation of all we achieve together at Mary Our Queen Parish and School. Thank you for being part of this faith-filled community.