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Reaching Out to the World 
An Invitation to Generosity

by Fr. Carl Arico

Here is some more exciting news. We have quietly been launching a new initiative entitled Contemplative Outreach: Reaching Out to the World— An Invitation to Generosity. The plan is three fold.

To revitalize the spiritual network in living and sharing the vision of Contemplative Outreach Ltd.

To lay a foundation for on-going and future financial support.

To launch a capital campaign for $2,500,000 over a three to five year period to meet the growing needs of our global network.

Now here is the unbelievable good news—we started the quiet phase of this campaign in September 2000. This involved the Board of Trustees, the Campaign Steering and General Campaign Committee, the Voting Members and in 2001 three special Chapter fundraising events in St. Louis, Orange County, NY and Chicago. As of this time we have through pledges, contributions and grants, commitments amounting to over $1,200,000.

Our plan is to continue our gentle approach by inviting all members and chapters to participate. For those who have already participated—many thanks. For those yet to be approached, we ask you to have an open mind and open heart. Our plan is to keep you updated in our future newsletters.

If you would like to hear more about our adventure, please contact our campaign co-chairpersons, Cathy McCarthy, cathymc@frontiernet.net or 845-778- 2102 or me, Fr. Carl J. Arico, carl@coutreach.org or 973-838-3384 and we will be very happy to talk with you about our hopes and dreams.

God’s Hands on Earth

The network of Contemplative Outreach spans across the world and is intricately woven together by volunteers, without which the work of Contemplative Outreach could not be done. These grace-filled individuals live each day giving reality to the vision of living life sustained by the contemplative dimension of the Gospel. Contemplative Outreach is teeming with volunteers who unselfishly share their time, talents and insights with others who are seeking a deeper relationship with God, serving as small group facilitators, presenters, contact persons and in countless other ways. We thank God for each and every one of you and we send you our heartfelt gratitude and blessings.

Do You Have a Story to Share?

The Contemplative Outreach News is an opportunity to share your experiences of Centering Prayer and the Spirit with others. Please send your articles, poems, reflections, and drawings, to us for possible inclusion in the newsletter. Space limitations may prevent us from using them right away, but we will include all suitable items as soon as we can. 

Materials should be mailed to 

Susan Supak
Contemplative Outreach, Ltd.
P.O. Box 737 
Butler, NJ 07405 

or by email to djs@warwick.net.

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