by Lisa McKelvey
First, let me begin by saying thank you! November is a month filled with gratitude, and we have so much to be thankful for.
We start off the month with National Vocations Awareness Week, a time to recognize the men and women discerning God’s call and studying for the priesthood and religious life as well as the priests, deacons and Sisters who faithfully serve our church.
We are also especially grateful for your generous support of the new vocations appeal, launched this fall. Your generosity is already making a meaningful difference.
Archbishop Shawn McKnight recently had the opportunity to spend time with members of the Crosier Society, where he thanked them for their generosity and shared stories about the impact of their gifts. It was wonderful to gather so many of our faithful supporters in Lawrence and Overland Park.
I am excited to share that your gifts to the Archdiocesan Call to Share (ACTS) have totaled over $7.15 million toward our $7.75 million goal. If you haven’t made a gift yet, I hope you’ll consider supporting ACTS before the end of the year. Every gift brings us closer to our goal and makes a meaningful difference in the work of the 40 shared ministries serving people throughout our archdiocese.
As Thanksgiving approaches, you will receive our ACTS impact report by mail or email. I hope these stories inspire you, show the impact of your gifts and express our appreciation of your continued support.
Whether you have never made a gift to ACTS or it has been a while, I invite you to reflect on these stories and consider making a gift to support these important ministries.
On Dec. 1, Giving Tuesday offers a wonderful opportunity to shift our focus from the shopping of Black Friday and Cyber Monday to giving back to the schools, parishes, programs and ministries that mean so much to us.
As we approach the end of 2026, I also want to remind you of some of the ways to support the ministries and causes close to your heart. Whether it’s making a gift online, setting up a monthly recurring gift, giving through your donor-advised fund or making Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA, there are options to make giving easy and meaningful to you. Details about these options are available at: archkck.org/ways togive.
Most importantly, thank you for your generous support this past year. You have impacted countless lives and made a difference in our archdiocese.
As always, I am just a phone call or email away. If I can be of any assistance to you in helping you achieve your philanthropic goals, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I would love to hear from you!
For more information about Giving Tuesday, visit: igivecatholic.org/community/kansascity.
If you would like to make a gift to ACTS, you can do so online at: give.archkck.org. A recurring gift makes an impact today and all year round.
