Faith & Works Annual Appeal

This year, for the 2026 Faith & Works Annual Appeal, we are invited to embrace the theme: “Let His Mission Be Yours.” Christ’s mission, to bring His love, mercy, and truth to the world, continues through each of us. While it can be easy to think of mission as something distant, the call begins right where we are: in our homes, work, and our parish communities. As we are reminded in James 2:18, “faith without works is dead.” When we act on our faith, it comes alive, transforming not only our own hearts but also the lives of those around us. By serving others with compassion and generosity, we make His mission our own and help build the Kingdom of God here in Eastern Oklahoma. So, thank you for your faithful support of the Faith & Works Appeal this year. Your generosity allows Christ’s mission to be shared with those who most need it.


Your faithful giving is changing lives throughout our 
76 parishes and 2 missions in Eastern Oklahoma through:

  • Parish Support Team and Family & Youth Formation
  • Parish Support Team Coaching
  • Family Catechesis
  • Totus Tuus
  • Catholic Young Adults Group, Diocesan Summer Camp
  • Marriage & Life Ministries
  • Engaged Encounter Retreats
  • Marriage Encounter
  • Natural Family Training
  • Tribal Ministry 
  • March for Life of Oklahoma
  • Adult Faith Formation & Parish Support
  • Prison Ministry
  • Spiritual Direction Classes
  • Staff Apologist
  • Priest & Parish subsidies for underserved Catholic communities
  • Clergy & Vocation Support
  • Clergy Education
  • Vocations Awareness & Events
  • Support for 16 seminarians
  • Full-time Vocations Director
  • Ongoing Clergy Education and Retreats
  • Diaconate Formation
  • Community & Safety
  • Eastern Oklahoma Catholic Magazine (EOC)
  • Legal-Chancellor
  • Virtus Training


100% of your gift goes to support these ministries.


Ways to Give

  • One-time gift, perpetual 
  • Cash, check, money order
  • Credit or debit card
  • Electronic Funds Transfer from 
  • Bank Accounts
  • Stock transfer: Call 918.307.4927
  • Telephone: Call 918.307.4912


Please visit https://dioceseoftulsa.org/annualappeal to make your online gift!


Please select St. John Parish (McAlester) so we receive credit for you donation. Our parish fund raising goal is $29,000.


Visit the 2026 Faith & Works Annual Appeal brochure  to learn more.