Dear Friends and Well-Wishers,
1. Executive Summary: An Investment in Faith
This proposal, sponsored by Grace Pullatt, seeks $5,000 in financial assistance to cover the essential celebratory costs associated with the ordination of Deacon Christo Joseph to the Ministerial Priesthood on January 1, 2026.
All donations for this project are securely channeled through Compassionate Hearts Network Inc., a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Boston, ensuring transparency and providing donors with a tax-deductible contribution (for US donors).
Deacon Christo has completed his demanding formation despite significant family hardship. His family, suffering from a recent catastrophic injury to his father, lacks the means to host the customary ordination celebration. Your support will lift this substantial financial burden, allowing the family to celebrate this sacred vocation with the dignity and joy it deserves.
2. The Beneficiary and Vocation
Deacon Christo Joseph is recognized for his profound dedication to serving the Church. He embodies a profound prayer life, genuine humility, and perseverance.
The Family’s Challenge
Deacon Christo comes from a faithful Catholic family in Wayanad facing severe economic distress:
Father’s Injury: His father, a daily wage laborer, sustained major, incapacitating injuries from a fall, leading to prolonged hospitalization and an inability to return to work.
Economic Hardship: The family is left without any stable income and struggles to meet routine household and medical needs.
Sacrifice and Faith: Despite these trials, his parents have strongly encouraged him to pursue his priestly call, trusting in divine providence.
Deacon Christo has pursued his vocation with great sacrifice. This final transition is being overshadowed by overwhelming financial worry, which your contribution can alleviate.
3. Purpose and Funding Need (Target: $5,000)
We aim to raise $5,000 to cover the essential, one-time expenses required for the ordination and First Holy Qurbana celebration. This fund is primarily dedicated to the costs of providing hospitality and dignity for the church and community gathered to witness this sacred event.

4. Why Your Support Matters
Supporting Deacon Christo is a direct investment in the future of the Church and an act of profound charity toward a worthy, suffering family.
Investment in Priesthood: You enable a dedicated young man, proven in perseverance and prayer, to begin his ministry without the shadow of debt.
Affirmation in Suffering: Your generosity affirms the faith of a family that has sacrificed greatly, honoring their commitment to God despite their extreme poverty.
Immediate Impact: Your contribution ensures the sacred day is marked by celebration and gratitude, not financial distress.