2026 Lenten Almsgiving

Let’s help Fr. Victor Ingalls as he serves six growing church communities spread across many miles in Mobile, Alabama!

In partnership with Catholic Extension Society, St. Paul of the Cross Parish Community is helping Fr. Victor Ingalls in Mobile, Alabama, so he can keep doing what he loves most-being a priest for God’s people. Fr. Victor is a priest with a big heart and a very busy job! He takes care of six different parishes that are spread out across 50 miles in Mobile, Alabama. That means lots of driving, lots of people to serve, and lots of work every single day.

Fr. Victor celebrates Mass, teaches about Jesus, visits families, supports young people, and helps bring communities together. He also helps the whole Archdiocese of Mobile as the Director of Multicultural Affairs. He truly is a one man show.

Why Your Help Matters

The parishes Fr. Victor serves are full of faith, love, and history. Many families have been part of these churches for generations. People work hard to support their parishes by hosting fish fries, festivals, and community events. Even with all that effort, it can be hard for one priest to do everything alone. That’s where your support can help.

Your support helps provide:

• Help with paperwork and office work

• Support for Fr. Victor’s salary

• Resources for kids, teens, and families

• Time for Fr. Victor to focus on prayer, Mass, and people

A strong parish is a place where everyone belongs, especially young people!

Young people benefit immensely from parishes that feel alive and welcoming. Your generosity helps create environments where children and teens can build friendships, deepen their faith, and experience the Church as a place where they truly belong. Families, too, are strengthened when the parish provides opportunities to gather, support one another, and live out their faith together.

A Special Friendship Fr. Victor Ingalls and Fr. James Wallace are close friends and studied together in Rome, Italy. This special connection makes our support even more meaningful.

Thank you for your support and generosity!

Let’s help Fr. Victor Ingalls as he serves six growing church communities spread across many miles in Mobile, Alabama!

The following list provides a general summary of the items that the St. Paul of the Cross Parish community can fund during our Lenten Almsgiving. 100% of donations will go directly toward supporting Fr. Victor Ingalls and his parishes, ensuring that the Church remains present, active, and accessible to families who are rich in faith but limited in resources.

Wish List

Help support Fr. Victor’s work as a priest — $3,000

Help with office and parish support — $2,000

Meals for youth group gatherings for one year — $1,500

New Mass books for the parish — $800

Send a high school student to a retreat — $600

Send a middle school student to a retreat — $400

Youth choir music and supplies — $250

Gas for Fr. Victor to travel between churches — $100

Books and supplies for 1 Religious Education student — $60

Sports and recreation supplies for youth ministry — $35

Games and activity materials for children’s ministry — $15

Please use the envelopes provided to make your donations. Donations can also be made online through GiveCentral at: https://www.givecentral.org/customizable-online-giving/133/event/29561