“Supporting Our Mission Together”— is this year’s theme for the 2023 Annual Diocesan Appeal (ADA), which provides the financial support for the vital ministries and services for all Catholics in Santa Clara County. This year, I am asking you, and every parish family to consider making a 10-month pledge or a one-time gift in support of the ADA. Last year, 535 of our parish families pledged $281,894 (an average gift of $525) and joined with over 17,500 families in the other 53 parishes to raise $8.8 M— of which over $2.5 M was returned to parishes for their own needs.