We are “All God’s People”
2017 B I S H O P ’S A P P EA L
and the 2017 Bishop’s Appeal
Diocese of Oakland
BISHOP’S ANNUAL
APPEAL PRAYER
God, Father of mercies, we come
to you today and open our hearts
to implore your blessings
upon our Diocese.
Help us to carry on the mission
of Christ, your Son:
ministering to those in need,
feeding the hungry and
clothing the naked;
instructing those who are hungry
for Your truth and seek your justice.
Father, as we worship and
glorify Your name,
bestow on us the strength we need
to bear witness to You:
united in communion, united in faith,
good stewards of your manifold graces,
so Your Kingdom will be built
here and now in our diocese,
and one day may we enjoy it
eternally in the glories of heaven.
Through Christ, our Lord.
is a way for us to come
together in unity to serve
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others and be generous in
sharing our blessings.
With the participation of
all 84 parishes, our diocese
will grow stronger together,
“United in Faith.”