Join us in spreading this beautiful Marian devotion as 2025 comes to a close.
Dear Friends and Devotees of Our Lady of Good Success,
As we approach the end of another year, our hearts are filled with gratitude for the countless blessings Our Lady of Good Success has bestowed upon our apostolate and all those who have supported this mission. We write to you today with joy and hope, inviting you to partner with us in a meaningful way as we close out 2025.
Why This Mission Matters Now More Than Ever
Over 400 years ago, the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to Mother Mariana de Jesus Torres in Quito, Ecuador, with a specific purpose: to be known as Our Lady of Good Success and to offer hope and intercession to the faithful during times of crisis in the Church and the world. These Church-approved apparitions and prophecies speak directly to our present age, yet many Catholics remain unaware of this powerful devotion and the comfort it can bring.
The historic Conceptionist Convent in Quito, where the miraculous statue is venerated, and Carmen Alto both require ongoing support to preserve these sacred sites for future generations. Meanwhile, countless souls are searching for authentic spiritual guidance and hope—and we have the privilege of connecting them with Our Lady's maternal care.
What We've Accomplished Together
Since our founding in 2002, and thanks to supporters like you, we have:
● Grown from possessing just three holy cards and a Spanish novena to maintaining a comprehensive online presence serving thousands of faithful souls worldwide
● Created and distributed numerous books, booklets, holy cards, medals, rosaries, and other devotional materials in English and Spanish
● Maintained an extensive website featuring prayers, historical information, articles, galleries, and resources about this devotion
● Provided consistent financial support to the Conceptionist Convent in Quito and Carmen Alto
● Responded to countless prayer requests, connecting people's needs with Our Lady's powerful intercession
● Introduced this beautiful devotion to new communities and individuals seeking spiritual strength
All of this has been accomplished by dedicated volunteers working in their spare time—truly a labor of love for Our Lady and her children.
What we need your help with now:
What are our next projects?
We want to share what Our Lady has done for you and others!
We need your testimonials about how Our Lady has helped you in your life! Please consider sending your testimonials so we can print them in a booklet
Also we are working to make many of Fr Villa's works and other Chiesa viva's available digitally!
The Challenge Before Us
As we look toward 2026, we face both opportunities and challenges. Our mission continues to grow, with more people discovering this devotion and reaching out for resources and prayer support. The sacred sites in Ecuador depend on our continued assistance. We desire to expand our educational materials, improve our digital resources, and make this devotion even more accessible to those who need it.
However, like many nonprofits, we rely entirely on the generosity of our supporters to sustain and grow this mission. The work we do—from shipping sacramentals to maintaining our website to supporting the convent—requires faithful financial partnership from people like you who recognize the importance of preserving and propagating approved Marian devotions.
How Your Year-End Gift Makes a Difference
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we invite you to consider a tax-deductible donation to the Apostolate of Our Lady of Good Success before December 31st. Your gift, no matter the size, will have a direct and meaningful impact:
With a gift of $25, you can help us produce and distribute devotional materials that introduce new souls to Our Lady of Good Success.
With a gift of $50, you support our ongoing operations and ensure we can continue responding to prayer requests and spiritual inquiries.
With a gift of $100, you make a significant contribution toward supporting the Conceptionist Convent and Carmen Alto, preserving these sacred sites for pilgrims and devotees.
With a gift of $250 or more, you become a cornerstone supporter, enabling us to expand our resources, develop new materials, and reach even more communities in 2026.
Every dollar you contribute goes directly toward fulfilling Our Lady's request to be known and invoked as Our Lady of Good Success, and toward supporting the sacred sites connected to this devotion. Your generosity ensures that this prophetic message of hope continues to reach souls who need it most.
Make Your Gift Today
We understand that year-end is a busy time, and many worthy causes are asking for your support. We humbly ask you to consider the Apostolate of Our Lady of Good Success as you make your charitable giving decisions for 2025.
To make your secure, tax-deductible donation, please visit our End of Year campaignand click on the "Donate" button. You can also contact us directly if you prefer to give by check or have questions about your contribution.
Time is of the essence—donations must be received by December 31, 2025, to qualify as tax-deductible for this year.
A Prayer for You
As you consider supporting this mission, please know that you are remembered in our daily prayers before Our Lady of Good Success. We ask her to bless you abundantly, to grant you and your loved ones good health, spiritual strength, and true "good success" in all your endeavors.
May this Marian devotion continue to bring hope, healing, and grace to all who seek Our Lady's intercession. May the prophecies and messages she shared with Mother Mariana guide us through these challenging times with confidence in her maternal protection.
Thank You
Whether you are able to contribute financially at this time or not, we thank you for your faithful support, your prayers, and your devotion to Our Lady of Good Success. It is through the collective efforts of supporters like you that this mission continues to flourish and touch lives around the world.
We look forward to what Our Lady will accomplish through this apostolate in 2026 and beyond. Together, we can ensure that her message of hope reaches every soul who needs it.
May Our Lady of Good Success soon triumph and bring us all Good Success as we work and pray for the restoration of our beloved Catholic Church!
With gratitude and prayers,
Daniel and Kathleen Heckenkamp
Founders, Apostolate of Our Lady of Good Success
P.S. Remember, your donation is tax-deductible and must be received by December 31st to count toward your 2025 giving. Don't wait—visit www.ourladyofgoodsuccess.com today to make your year-end gift!
Apostolate of Our Lady of Good Success
A 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
www.ourladyofgoodsuccess.com
EIN: 82-0571791
Your tax-deductible donation supports the Apostolate of Our Lady of Good Success, the Conceptionist Convent, and Carmen Alto.