TABLE OF CONTENTS Timelines... 3 Job Descriptions... 9 Campaign Goals... 19 Communication Materials... 20 Bulletin & Pulpit Announcements... 36 Commitment Weekend... 67 Frequently Asked Questions... 71 Contact Information... 74 2
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CAMPAIGN WEEKLY SUMMARY (DATES AND ACTIVITIES SUBJECT TO CHANGE) 4
PARISH TIMELINE KEY EVENTS 1. Steier Group makes initial contact with all pastors Communication includes the following information: Parish funding plan worksheets Campaign timeline and meeting dates Parish roster with segmented donor prospect groups Campaign leader recruitment instructions beginning with parish chair 2. Regional orientation meeting A mandatory meeting for all pastors, parish chairs and parish business managers/administrators. The Steier Group (TSG) distributes campaign manuals and presents campaign goals and processes. Pastors sign up for individual meetings with their TSG campaign manager. 3. Archdiocese mails discipleship invitation Every parish household receives a letter from Archbishop Sartain including a discipleship invitation card and campaign prayer card. Pastors invite parishioners to reflect on the call to discipleship in one of the scheduled initial pulpit and bulletin announcements. 4. Individual meetings with pastors/staff/chairs and the Steier Group TSG managers meet in-person with pastors, parish chairs, and parish staff to review information and outline campaign structure. TSG answers questions, discusses leadership recruitment and confirms upcoming campaign meetings. Each parish receives campaign posters, thermometers, prayer cards, bulletin inserts and supplemental communications materials. 5. Archdiocese mails invitations for dinner with Archbishop Sartain Prior to the launch of each wave, Archbishop Sartain hosts dinners for volunteers, parish leaders and major donor prospects. The Archdiocese sends invitations to the top 10-20 percent of donor prospects from each parish, based on household giving and other factors. Pastors and parish chairs are asked to review the invite list for their parish and recommend additional households. 6. Steier Group meets with each parish TSG managers continue to meet with each pastor, parish chair(s) and business manager/administrator. These planning meetings review the campaign plan, finalize details for parish-designated campaign funds and confirm the plan for leadership. TSG confirms donor prospect segments and the solicitation plan for each household. The TSG manager schedules follow-up meetings throughout the wave. 7. Regional volunteer training TSG trains pastors, staff, parish chair(s) and volunteers how to conduct campaign appeal visits. TSG managers distribute intention cards for families receiving personal visits. 5
PARISH TIMELINE KEY EVENTS (CONTINUED) 8. Archbishop Sartain hosts regional dinner Archbishop Sartain hosts a complimentary dinner for parish leaders, volunteers and major gift prospects. The purpose is to provide a relaxed setting to discuss the campaign, build momentum for the launch at the parish and cultivate gifts to the campaign. 9. Archbishop Sartain mails campaign packet to all parish households Mailing includes a cover letter from Archbishop Sartain, a campaign case statement and information regarding parish-specific goals. Archbishop Sartain s appeal letter will include a specific request amount for each household. Major gift donor prospects will not receive a pledge card as part of the mailing. They receive personal visits from campaign volunteers. Lower-level donor prospects will receive a pledge card and return envelope as part of the mailing. 10. Public phase activities Parishes kick-off the campaign by playing the campaign video at all Masses. TSG provides each parish with weekly bulletin announcements and pulpit announcements. TSG holds regular meetings at each parish to collect completed pledge cards, provide additional training for campaign volunteers, strategize on the campaign and make any necessary adjustments to the campaign plan. During the public phase, volunteers meet with their assigned households and parishioners continue to learn about the campaign through bulletin announcements, pulpit announcements and lay testimonials during Mass. 11. Phoning nights, after Mass event appeals, pastor-hosted dinners, etc. If necessary, TSG helps parishes coordinate unique appeal strategies to follow-up with those families that have not yet responded to the campaign. These appeals will ask for support and inform parishioners about the upcoming Commitment Weekend. 12. Commitment Weekend Each parish hosts a final in-pew appeal for the campaign. TSG works with the parishes to create materials and talking points. If necessary, TSG can continue to work with pastors and the parish chair(s) to follow-up with any remaining major gift prospects after Commitment Weekend. 6
TRAINING SCHEDULE Your parish is participating in this campaign along with other parishes in your area. TSG will lead a series of group orientation and training meetings for all parishes in your area. These meetings are supplemented by one-on-one meetings at your parish with your TSG campaign manager. Please write in training details below: Campaign Week # Date Time Location Necessary Attendees WEEKS 11-12 Pastor, Staff, Parish Chairs and All Volunteers 7
DINNER SCHEDULE Archbishop Sartain will host a complimentary dinner for pastors, parish leaders and potential major donors in your area. The purpose will be to provide a relaxed setting to discuss the campaign, build momentum for the launch of the parish wave and cultivate gifts to the campaign. Dinner invites with RSVP contact information will be mailed 4-6 weeks before dinners are hosted. Please write in dinner details below: Campaign Week # Date Time Location Necessary Attendees WEEKS 14-17 Pastor, Staff, Parish Chairs, Volunteers, and Major Gift Prospects 8
JOB DESCRIPTIONS 9
CAMPAIGN JOB DESCRIPTIONS 10
CAMPAIGN JOB DESCRIPTIONS (CONTINUED) 11
CAMPAIGN JOB DESCRIPTIONS (CONTINUED) 12
CAMPAIGN JOB DESCRIPTIONS (CONTINUED) 13
VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT BROCHURE CALLED TO SERVE AS CHRIST CAMPAIGN 14
VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT EMAIL TEMPLATE 15
VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT PEW CARD 16
Volunteer Recruitment Notes Each parish chair identifies 8 to 10 individuals/couples they feel comfortable asking to serve as volunteers for the campaign Each parish chair calls their identified volunteers and recruits them to serve as parish volunteers. The goal for each chair couple is to successfully recruit volunteers to follow-up on Archbishop Sartain s letter with a personal visit to select parish prospects. Let the volunteer prospect know they are a part of a team. They are not alone in their responsibilities. The Steier Group provides everyone with comprehensive appeal training. The training covers how to answer questions, follow-up on Archbishop Sartain s appeal letter, what s expected of them, next steps, etc. THEY ARE NOT ALONE IN THIS! Volunteers are asked to attend 4-5 meetings and active campaigning should be done by July. Recruitment Call/Visit Script Father asked me to serve as a parish chair for the Archdiocese of Seattle s Called to Serve as Christ Campaign here at the parish. I m calling because I know how active you are in the parish and I m hoping you would be willing to help with this important cause I d like to ask you to join my team of volunteer parishioners o Consider mentioning names of volunteers already on board Here s what we will be doing: o In May, everyone in the parish will receive a letter from Archbishop Sartain that shares the need for the campaign and describes our goals. That letter will also ask them to consider making a gift to the campaign. o Our job will be to follow up with roughly 10 parish families each and ask them to consider Archbishop Sartain s request. If they make a pledge, we help them fill out an intention form and turn it in to the parish office. The more people we have, the less work for all of us. Can I count on you to join my team? Specific Details for the Volunteer The Archdiocese and the Steier Group walk through everything we need to know at the training on. We will get together as a group, answer additional questions, review the campaign goals together, etc. Archbishop Sartain s ask letter will go out to all parishioners in May. From that point, our job is to follow up with select families, ask them to make a gift and help them to complete their intention forms. We would only be volunteering for roughly two months. If you complete your visits in two weeks, you re finished. The Steier Group works with our parish to ensure we are fully trained on conducting visits, familiar with the campaign goals and our parish goals. They will lead us through this campaign. 17
Overcoming Possible Objections I don t want to ask for money. Believe me, I m the same way. The nice thing for us is Archbishop Sartain will be the one asking for a gift in the letter he sends to everyone. We also get some input on choosing the families that we follow up with and those people will already have received his request by the time we visit with them. Our job is mainly to follow up with them, share our thoughts on why the campaign is important, answer any questions they have and help them complete their intention forms. Does that sound like something you can take on? I m pretty busy right now, I just don t have the time. I completely understand. That was my reaction as well when I was called and asked to serve as a team leader on this. You know, one thing I m excited by is how many couples are helping out and the more people we have, the less work for all of us. I appreciate not being asked for a huge time commitment just 4 to 5 meetings over the course of three months to get us up to speed and we can do the work on our own time. Can I count on you to join my team? I can t make a big gift to the campaign. I m only calling to ask for your help right now, not a pledge. Father will be speaking more to the parish about the campaign and what we re hoping to raise later. I do know all volunteers are asked to make a gift to the campaign before we make our visits, but that decision is ultimately up to you and your family. Right now, we re just focused on getting enough volunteers so we can meet with enough parish families. In my opinion, there are many ways to help the Archdiocese and our parish, and this seemed like a fun way to do that. Can I count on you to join my team? MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK! 18
As the parish raises money towards its goal: CAMPAIGN GOALS After the parish goes over its goal: Parish receives 85 percent back after reaching goal, with the other 15 percent going to the campaign s area of greatest need. A parish campaign goal is set at 1.25 times the average of its annual offertory (FY 2013-2015). Campaign costs include items such as professional services, printing, postage and events. 19
COMMUNICATION MATERIALS 20
PRAYER CARD 21
DISCIPLESHIP INVITATION LETTER FROM ARCHBISHOP FIRST MAILING TO ALL PARISH HOUSEHOLDS 22
DISCIPLESHIP INVITATION CARD SENT TO ALL PARISHIONERS PRIOR TO CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF 23
ARCHBISHOP DINNER INVITATION (Sample) INVITATION TO 10 20 PERCENT (EST.) OF PARISH 24
DINNER INVITE/RSVP REMINDER SCRIPT Initial call: Hello, <their name>, I am <your name>, a volunteer from <parish name>. I m calling to follow-up with you on the personal invitation you recently received from Archbishop Sartain to the Called to Serve as Christ campaign s complementary dinner. I want to follow-up and encourage you to attend the event at <location (include city)> on <day, date>. The event will be held from <insert time>. As a leader in the parish, <pastor name> asked me to personally call you and tell you he looks forward to seeing you there to learn about Archbishop Sartain s vision for the future of our Archdiocese and taking your questions about the campaign. If you like, I can take your RSVP now. o Be sure to record number of people attending Do you have any questions? o Person can also RSVP to Ann Shikany at the Archdiocese at 206-903-4620 or emailing campaign@seattlearch.org. Leaving a voicemail: Hello, <insert name>. The reason I m calling you today is to follow-up with you on the personal invitation you recently received from Archbishop Sartain to the Called to Serve as Christ campaign s complementary dinner. I want to encourage you to attend the event at <location (include city)> on <day, date>. The event starts at <insert time>. <Pastor name> asked me to give you a call to tell you he looks forward to seeing you there to learn about Archbishop Sartain s vision for the future of our Archdiocese and taking your questions about the campaign. If you have any questions or to RSVP, call: 206-903-4620 or email: campaign@seattlearch.org. We hope to see you there so you can be a part of this important effort. Notes: Have a copy of the invitation that went out to reference location, date and times. Following up on an RSVP: Hello, <insert name>, this is <your name>, a campaign volunteer from <parish name>. The reason I m calling today is to confirm your attendance at the Called to Serve as Christ campaign s complementary dinner with Archbishop Sartain on <day, date> at <parish name>. The event will be held from <insert time> at <address, city>. Do you have any questions? Thank you. 25
Overcoming Possible Questions/Objections What s this all about? I don t know what to expect? The reception is to provide your family with information about the upcoming Called to Serve as Christ campaign and give you an opportunity to visit and share a meal with Archbishop Sartain. Archbishop Sartain looks forward to seeing you there, sharing the vision for the future of our Archdiocese and taking your questions. There will be food, other leaders from different parishes and a short presentation by Archbishop Sartain. I m pretty busy right now, I don t want to stay long. I completely understand. Archbishop Sartain and I are as well. I think you ll be excited to hear of the plans and, please know, the dinner reception will end a little before 8 p.m. Do you still think you ll be able to take Archbishop Sartain s invitation on <day, date>? I can t make a big gift to the campaign I m simply calling to encourage you to RSVP to the <day, date> reception. Archbishop Sartain will be speaking more to the campaign and the vision for the Archdiocese of Seattle at that time. I know every parish family across the Archdiocese will be asked to make a gift to the campaign. However, the decision of what or whether to give is ultimately up to you and your family. Right now, we re just focused on educating families about campaign goals and initiatives. Are children invited? Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate children at Archbishop Sartain s dinner. I can t attend, but can I still participate in the campaign? Absolutely. In the coming days and weeks, you will receive information in the mail and during Mass providing details about campaign initiatives and how to make your pledge. Thank you for your support to this historic endeavor which will shape the Archdiocese of Seattle for generations to come. 26
PARISH VISIT ASK LETTER SENT TO PARISHIONERS TO BE PERSONALLY FOLLOWED-UP WITH 27
GENERAL PARISH ASK LETTER SENT TO PARISHIONERS NOT RECEIVING A PERSONAL FOLLOW-UP 28
PARISH VISIT FOLLOW-UP LETTER #1 SENT TO PARISHIONERS WHO HAVE NOT RESPONDED STILL TRYING TO VISIT WITH 29
GENERAL PARISH FOLLOW-UP LETTER #1 SENT TO PARISHIONERS WHO HAVE NOT RESPONDED 3-4 WEEKS AFTER CASE STATEMENT MAILING 30
PARISH INTENTION CARD (WITH ACA MATCH REQUEST) VERSION FOR PARISHIONERS WHO MADE A GIFT TO THE ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL THE PREVIOUS YEAR 31
PARISH INTENTION CARD (WITHOUT ACA MATCH REQUEST) VERSION FOR PARISHIONERS WHO DID NOT MAKE A GIFT TO THE ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL THE PREVIOUS YEAR 32
INTENTION CARD WAVE 2 AND 4 33
FOLLOW UP #2 LETTER SENT TO ALL PARISHIONERS WHO HAVE NOT RESPONDED 1-2 WEEKS BEFORE/AFTER 34
COMMITMENT WEEKEND (REMITTANCE ENVELOPE) 35
BULLETIN & PULPIT MATERIALS 36
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SELECTION A Date: BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT Called to Serve as Christ campaign As you know, <insert parish name> is participating in the Called to Serve as Christ campaign. This landmark campaign is the product of years of study and hard work by clergy, lay leaders, Archbishop Sartain and archdiocesan staff. All 170 parishes and missions in our Archdiocese will take part in this historic campaign. The focus of the campaign is to strengthen our priest retirement and medical plans, support our women religious and assist our parishes. Detailed information about the campaign goals will be sent to every parish household in the months ahead. Our parish is participating in this campaign starting in May. We need many volunteers to assist our parish for this campaign to be successful. If you are interested in volunteering and helping our parish in this landmark effort, please contact Father <insert name> or our <insert secondary contact>, <insert name> at <insert applicable contact information> and we can provide you additional details. PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT I m excited to announce our parish will be taking part in the Called to Serve as Christ campaign in the coming months. I am looking for volunteers willing to spread the message of the campaign goals. If you are interested, please talk to me after Mass or call the parish office. This is a major fundraising effort to address the needs in our Archdiocese. It is an exciting time to be a part of the Archdiocese of Seattle. Those priorities include: o Strengthening our priest retirement and medical plans. o Supporting our women religious. o Assisting our parishes. More information will be shared in the months ahead. 41
SELECTION B Date: BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT How Can I Volunteer for the Called to Serve as Christ campaign? The Called to Serve as Christ campaign invites every person in the Archdiocese of Seattle to invest in the future of our priests, women religious and parishes. As a campaign volunteer, individuals/couples will assist <insert parish name> in reaching our goals. Together, with other leaders at our parish, volunteers will serve as ambassadors on behalf of Archbishop Sartain to fellow parishioners. As a volunteer, you will: Only commit to three months of active campaigning (May through July). Attend two regional meetings during the campaign, which may involve travel to a neighboring parish. Personally follow-up with fellow parishioners to answer their questions and assist them in filling out an intention form to the campaign. Receive comprehensive campaign training. Attend meetings at to learn about the progress of the campaign and report on the status of your visits. If you feel called to volunteer to help our parish in this landmark effort, please contact Father <insert name> or our <insert secondary contact>, <insert name> at <insert applicable contact information> and we can provide you additional details. PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT Archbishop Sartain announced the Archdiocese of Seattle s Called to Serve as Christ campaign is moving ahead. I am still looking for volunteers to help with this effort. Thank you to those individuals whom have accepted or are considering this position as I am very grateful for your commitment. This is a major fundraising effort to address significant needs in our Archdiocese. Those priorities include: o Strengthening our priest retirement and medical plans. o Supporting our women religious. o Assisting our individual parishes. If you are interested or have questions, please contact me after Mass or call the parish office. 42
SELECTION C Date: BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT What is the Called to Serve as Christ campaign? The campaign is an extraordinary opportunity for all parishioners to play a role in strengthening the Catholic Church in western Washington. The campaign will focus on raising $100 million to strengthen our priest retirement and medical plans, support our women religious and assist our parishes. Parishioners will be asked to consider making a gift above and beyond their existing support for their parish and Annual Catholic Appeal. Archbishop Sartain will call on the entire Archdiocese to make a gift to the Called to Serve as Christ campaign. Your support to this campaign will impact the future of the Archdiocese of Seattle for years to come. If you would like to volunteer to help our parish in this landmark effort, please contact Father <insert name> or our <insert secondary contact>, <insert name> at <insert applicable contact information> and we can provide you additional details. PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT I want to give a sincere thank you to those who have generously agreed to join me and serve as volunteers in the Called to Serve as Christ campaign. o List names of recruited volunteers. The formal kick-off for the campaign is in a couple of months. There is still time to sign-up as a volunteer if you are interested. If you are interested or still considering volunteering, please contact me after Mass or call the parish office. 43
SELECTION D Date: BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT [Parish will include the full-page Bulletin Insert #1 this week] Hold for insert #1 PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT The Called to Serve as Christ campaign is a significant investment for future generations for the Archdiocese of Seattle. The campaign is the first in over 20 years for Archdiocese and aims to raise $100 million to support: o Retired priests. o Women religious. o All parishes. Our parish will soon participate in this campaign, and we need <insert number> more volunteers for us to be successful. You may be wondering if you would make a good volunteer, the answer is YES! We will provide you with training to be successful and develop how you can best help with this effort. If you are interested, please contact me after Mass or call the parish office. 44
SELECTION E Date: BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT Discipleship Invitation Recently, Archbishop Sartain sent a letter to all parishioners. He asked us to reflect on the role the Catholic faith plays in our lives, the spiritual growth required to become a better disciple of Christ and the steps we need to take to get there. He posed a number of requests for us to consider as we take those next steps in our spiritual development and bringing others to know Christ s love. Those requests were: Spend time in quiet prayer each day welcoming Jesus more fully into your life. Ask yourself daily: To whom is Christ calling me to bring his love, mercy, forgiveness and hope? Prayerfully ask the Holy Spirit to guide your actions. Join your parish community each Sunday for Mass, and consider preparing for Mass by reflecting on the Sunday readings. Families could do this together. You can find the Mass readings at the U. S. Catholic Bishops website (www.usccb.org). Be a missionary disciple of Jesus in your own family, workplace, neighborhood, and parish community. Thank God for all the blessings in your life. Ask yourself: How am I being called to serve as Christ served? And where can I find Christ in each person I encounter today? I m hopeful all of us take an opportunity to truly reflect on these. <Pastor name and signature> PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT Discipleship Invitation. Recently, Archbishop Sartain sent a letter to all parishioners. In that letter, he asked us to reflect on the role the Catholic faith plays in our life, our spiritual growth to become a better disciple of Christ and what steps are needed for us to get there. He posed requests for us to consider as we continue to take those next steps in our spiritual development and our call to bring others to know Christ s love. Please take an opportunity to truly reflect on the requests made on the cards. More discipleship invitation cards are available at the back of church. Please feel free to take an additional card if you need one. 45
SELECTION F Date: BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT How is the Called to Serve as Christ campaign different from the Annual Catholic Appeal? The Annual Catholic Appeal will continue during the Called to Serve as Christ campaign to provide annual operating support to our important ministries, offices and programs. The Annual Catholic Appeal s parish assessments provide a base-level funding which allows archdiocesan ministries, offices and programs to do their good work from year to year. The Called to Serve as Christ campaign focuses on long-term, strategic priorities which can only be addressed through an extraordinary fundraising effort. Together, the two efforts will strengthen our parishes and ministries this year and for years to come. To learn more about the campaign, please visit the Called to Serve as Christ campaign website at calledtoserveaschrist.org. PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT Each spring, <Insert parish name> participates in and asks each family to make a gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal. The Annual Catholic Appeal s parish assessment provides annual operating support to the Archdiocese of Seattle to provide base-level funding for important ministries, offices and programs to do their good work from year to year. The Called to Serve as Christ campaign will focus on long-term, strategic priorities which can only be addressed through an extraordinary fundraising effort. Together, the two efforts will strengthen our parishes and ministries this year and for years to come. This year, the Annual Catholic Appeal will happen during the Called to Serve as Christ campaign to help save on mailing costs and to be respectful of your time and receiving multiple asks in a row. In May, look for one mailing with information and a means to give to both. 46
SELECTION G Date: BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT Campaign Coming Series, 1 of 4 The Need for Sacrificial Giving I didn t become a priest to ask people for money, but I have a duty to promote stewardship and invite people to practice their faith and service. <Insert pastor s name> Jesus asks us to make our mark on this world and to serve the Lord by sharing His gifts with others. A gift to Called to Serve as Christ is a way of doing so. Your gift to the campaign will take care of a retired priest, support a sister and provide assistance to your parish. Funding each of these goals with the financial resources we have been blessed with will, in turn, multiply those blessings back to us and to God. The Archdiocese of Seattle is fortunate to have thousands of Catholic families who actively participate in their faith life. We have an obligation to make our Archdiocese, and our world, better for those who follow us. We want to make the formative experience we received from our priests, sisters and parishes available to future generations. The Archdiocese of Seattle will soon invite all who believe in its mission to partner together to build a foundation for greatness. PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT The Called to Serve as Christ campaign will kick-off in <enter month> and continue through much of the <enter season>. We are not asking for your pledge at this time. The campaign will support our priests, sisters and parishes for a generation to come. The campaign will share more information about these needs in the coming weeks. What is of greatest importance to our parish is 100 percent participation, at whatever level your family can join. With strong participation from all families, our parish will respond to Archbishop Sartain s call to serve with vigor and reach its goal. 47
SELECTION H Date: BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT Campaign Coming Series, 2 of 4 Everyone Will Be Asked to Consider a Sacrificial Gift The Called to Serve as Christ campaign is coming, and we hope to reach out to every person in the Archdiocese of Seattle, as we know each person can help accomplish so much. When asked to do something big, whether a project or donation, it is often easiest to take the biggest piece and divide it into smaller parts. Making your gift into a pledge can help maximize your ability to support the worthy goals of the Called to Serve as Christ campaign. Breaking down payments into annual, semi-annual, quarterly or even monthly payments can help you budget your gift. If a family of four is asked to consider a gift of $3,600 to the campaign, it may seem like too much to do at one time. If the family divides it annually, it may seem more manageable at $1,200 over three years. But, even more manageable, if the family chooses to break it down even further, to monthly, it would come out to $100 per month over three years, or about the amount the family might spend eating out at a restaurant during the month. Each family will need to decide on their own what is appropriate and meaningful for their specific situation. Soon, Archbishop Sartain will ask each us to consider a gift in the hopes that all of us pledge to support the campaign s important goals in some way. He will ask us to ask ourselves: What can we sacrifice for the next three years for these goals? 48
SELECTION H (continued) PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT Archbishop Sartain will ask each of us in the coming weeks to think about an extraordinary gift to the goals for this campaign. This request will be for each family to consider a specific amount above and beyond their regular support to the parish stewardship and Annual Catholic Appeal. We are asking you to please begin thinking about what level of giving is both feasible and sacrificial. Our parish has a campaign goal of 1.25 times our annual average offertory. With 100 percent participation from our parish, we know we can reach our goals. 49
SELECTION I Date: BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT Campaign Coming Series, 3 of 4 How Pledges Help the Campaign and Help Your Family A pledge over time will help you to make a huge impact on the Called to Serve as Christ campaign. When you pledge support for the campaign, structuring your gift over three years allows for financial flexibility while supporting our priests, women religious and parishes. Consider this: a parish family may be thinking of supporting the campaign goals with a one-time payment of $1,000, a generous gift indeed. If that same family reflects and decides they can do that same $1,000 commitment for each of the following two years, their $1,000 gift will turn into a $3,000 pledged gift. That s three times the impact! A pledged commitment adds up quickly and will help <insert parish name> reach its campaign goal. As part of this campaign, 15 percent of the funds raised by our parish will be returned to address our specific needs of <insert goals>. Pledges are not legally binding, but intentions made in good faith. Your pledge can be fulfilled through monthly, quarterly, semiannual or annual installments. It may also be possible to increase your support for the campaign with a matching gift from your employer. You may benefit from supporting the campaign with a charitable deduction on your tax return, and the diocese will provide these tax statements at the end of each year. For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many Mark 10:45 PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT PASTOR When we kick-off, I pray all families take a moment to determine how best they can participate. Often, we do not think in terms of pledges but only as one-time gifts. This campaign will ask each family to make a pledge over a three-year period. Even if you don t know what tomorrow will bring in the home, job or stock market, your pledge is not legally binding and can be changed at any time. 15 percent of funds raised will return to our parish. Our parish share will be used to address <insert goals>, so know your contribution will benefit both the Archdiocese and our local church for many years to come. Archbishop Sartain and I hope everyone makes this campaign a priority in their charitable giving over the next three years. 50
SELECTION J Date: BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT Campaign Coming Series, 4 of 4 Your Support, Your Decision Next month, Archbishop Sartain will invite everyone to be a part of the historic Called to Serve as Christ campaign. The campaign is a wonderful opportunity to address the needs of our parishes and the Archdiocese. Archbishop Sartain s invitation will request each family to make a meaningful gift with a suggested amount. The request amounts for families to consider are based, in part, on support to our parish, past support to archdiocesan causes, a review by the campaign team and Stewardship and Development Office, and other information including whether you took part in the planning study. The Archdiocese certainly doesn t know anyone s financial situation, but Archbishop Sartain s approach will be to ask every family to make a meaningful and sacrificial gift. There are many ways of giving which can accommodate your current circumstances. The campaign offers flexible arrangements for when to pay and how to pay. Each family is asked to pray about what an appropriate sacrifice would be to provide meaningful support to the campaign and then complete an intention card. Our parish will have a team of volunteers who are helping with the campaign. They will be available to provide information, answer questions and assist you in completing your intention card. Your charitable gift will help the Archdiocese to build a future which answers Christ s call to serve for future generations. PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT We will kick-off the campaign next month. Each family is invited to participate in the campaign and will receive information in the mail. Archbishop Sartain will request each family to make a meaningful gift with a suggested amount. The Archdiocese does not know anyone s financial situation. Only you and your family can determine a gift that is sacrificial and feasible for you The campaign offers flexible arrangements for how to pay and when you can start your payments. Thank you to our team of volunteers who are helping the parish with the campaign. If volunteers contact you to visit about the campaign, please be receptive to their call. o They are not there to pressure you into giving, but to extend an invitation. Volunteers, parish staff and I are available to answer questions and assist you in completing your pledge card. Additional information regarding archdiocesan goals will be mailed directly to each house in the coming weeks. 51
SELECTION K Date: Called to Serve as Christ campaign Dinner Invitation The Called to Serve as Christ campaign is right around the corner. Our volunteer team, parish staff and Father <insert priest name> are excited for the campaign to officially begin at <insert parish>. Members of our parish community are invited to join Archbishop Sartain for a complementary dinner to launch the Called to Serve as Christ campaign. At this dinner, Archbishop Sartain will share the vision for the future of the Archdiocese of Seattle and answer questions about the campaign. The dinner will be held at <parish> (<address, city>) on <date> from <time>. Attendees are asked to RSVP to Ann Shikany at 206-903-4580 or campaign@seattlearch.org by <date>. PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT Would you like to learn more about the upcoming campaign? Would you like to have a meal with Archbishop Sartain? If you answered yes to both questions, please join Archbishop Sartain and others from our parish for a complementary dinner to launch the Called to Serve as Christ campaign. Archbishop Sartain will share his vision for the future of the Archdiocese of Seattle and answer questions about the campaign. The dinner will be held at <parish> in <city> on <date> from <time>. See the bulletin for RSVP information. 52
SELECTION L Date: BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT [Parish will insert the full-page bulletin this week] PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT [Parish plays the campaign video at Mass] We are officially kicking off the Called to Serve as Christ campaign at our parish. We will now take this opportunity to learn more about the campaign. To view the campaign video again, you can find it on the campaign website at: called to serve as Christ dot org (calledtoserveaschrist.org). Let s pray and reflect on the campaign together using the prayer cards in each pew. Lead in reading the campaign prayer. 53
SELECTION M Date: BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT Please discuss with Steier Group before running your pastor endorsement letter If you want to view the campaign video again, visit the campaign website at calledtoserveaschrist.org. If no pastor endorsement letter is available, please run the campaign prayer as the bulletin announcement. PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT Pastor Endorsement Homily As the pastor of <parish name>, I have joined my fellow clergy and Archbishop Sartain in making an early gift to the Called to Serve as Christ campaign. I believe in our parish and Archbishop Sartain s vision for the future of our faith community. I am asking ALL of you here to do the same and join me. This campaign impacts ALL of us at <insert parish> and throughout the Archdiocese. Together we are helping to secure the future of our faith community. o In our parish and throughout the Archdiocese of Seattle. I am asking you all to join me in making your pledge to this important effort. 54
SELECTION N Date: BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT Why are we making changes to the priest pension plan funding model? Over the years the Archdiocese has taken many steps to improve the funded status of the priest pension plans: Increased the amount from the Annual Catholic Appeal to the plans to $1.6 million per year Increased billings to the parish contribution of the plan $600 per year since 2008 Raised the benefit eligibility age from 65 to 70 Full benefit vesting age increased from 25 to 30 years, depending on date of birth Eliminated three percent extended service benefit Despite these efforts, it was not enough to provide a sustainable path for the future. Based on independent actuarial studies, we know if we continue the pay-as-you-go approach, amounts billed to our parishes will continue to increase for the foreseeable future. A much better approach is to properly fund the plans with adequate capital so present and future generations of priests will have a secure retirement plan and the burden on our parishes will be reduced. PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT We have officially kicked off the Called to Serve as Christ campaign at <insert parish name>. Our parish goal is <$ enter goal amount> over a three-year pledge period. With our generous parishioners, this is VERY attainable. With this goal it is important to remember: o <Insert parish name> receives 15 cents of every dollar we raise back for our needs. o Once we hit our goal, then we get 85 cents of every dollar back. If you have not already received a letter from Archbishop Sartain with detailed campaign information, you will soon. Please review the letter from Archbishop Sartain, the campaign materials, pray about your response and continue to spread a positive message about this important effort. Thank you. 55
SELECTION O Date: BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT Why should the Archdiocese assist individual women religious orders? Sisters who have and will serve in the Archdiocese need and deserve an adequate and dignified retirement. With the assistance of women religious leaders serving in our Archdiocese, we have identified a strategy to address their needs through this campaign. Some women religious orders face similar issues paralleling archdiocesan priests. Aiding the sisters pension and healthcare needs will allow them to continue their ministries, sharing God s love and presence with others. As a greater number of women religious age compared to the increase in new vocations, the Archdiocese seeks to ensure each order s stability and longevity for their ministries. Their missions reach those in our community whose needs are typically unmet by the government and secular charities. Their work empowers the student and the sick, the destitute and the down-trodden, to reach their God-given potential. Seven legacy orders of women religious will each receive one-eighth of the women religious portion of the campaign. Expanded ministry congregations, those whose provincial headquarters are located outside of the Archdiocese but expanded their ministry to the Pacific Northwest, will receive the remaining one-eighth of the funds to distribute among themselves. PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT Things are off to a good start with the Called to Serve as Christ campaign at our parish thank you. It is important to reiterate, at our parish, 15 percent of the money raised will be used for <your parish funding plan>. The remainder is used to support those priests and sisters who have served, and those who will serve our Archdiocese. Our goal is <amount>, and it is very attainable with every parishioner considering a sacrificial gift and with 100 percent participation. 56
SELECTION P Date: BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT How much of the funds donated to the campaign is going to the Archdiocese? All campaign funds raised will be put toward the needs and priorities identified in the campaign case book and on the campaign website. None of the campaign funds raised are going to the Archdiocese of Seattle for operating expenses. If the campaign raises more than our $100 million goal, those funds will still only be used towards the needs identified in the campaign case statement and returned to parishes at a greater (85 percent) share. In our parish, the money raised will be used for <insert funding plan worksheet information>. The remainder will be used to support the retirement and medical needs of our priests and sisters throughout the Archdiocese. TESTIMONIAL #1 From a parishioner whose life was impacted directly by a priest, sister or the parish: Please allow me to tell you a little about the Called to Serve as Christ campaign going on in our Archdiocese, why I m supporting it and why I m asking you to do the same. The priorities of this campaign include: o Taking care of retired priests Think of the positive impact priests in our lives have had. As Christians, it s our duty to ensure we meet our obligation to provide a dignified retirement for them. o Supporting our sisters We will increase the ability of each women religious order to ensure the proper quality of life for all women who were called into the Lord s service in within our Archdiocese. o Investing in our parishes Our parishes are the cornerstones and gathering places for our faith community. This campaign impacts ALL of us in the Archdiocese. Let me tell you how this priest/sister/parish impacted my life in a positive way <SHARE YOUR PERSONAL STORY for 2-3 minutes>. Together, we are helping to secure the future of the Archdiocese of Seattle - with your help, we will meet our goal. Remember, 15percent of what we raise on this campaign comes right back to us in the parish. 57
SELECTION Q Date: BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT How can I give to the Called to Serve as Christ campaign? Selecting the best gift plan depends on one's personal financial situation and goals. Gifts made by cash, check, credit card or Electronic Fund Withdrawal (EFT) are the most common and will allow the Archdiocese to address its immediate needs. Checks should be made payable to the Called to Serve as Christ campaign. Gift intentions are made in good faith, but are not legally binding. Archbishop Sartain is encouraging all donors to consider stretching your gift over a three-year period to maximize the total amount of your support. Your commitment can be fulfilled through monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual installments. If you wish, you can give to the campaign gifts of stock, real estate, life insurance and other planned gift opportunities. As tax laws are always changing and everyone s situation is unique, donors are encouraged to consult with financial advisors to determine which method of contributing is most beneficial to them. The archdiocesan Stewardship and Development Office can assist you with making the necessary arrangements for such gifts. Contact campaign@seattlearch.org or 206-903-4620. To date, our parish has raised <insert amount> toward our goal of <insert goal amount>. TESTIMONIAL #2 From a retired priest or sister whose life of service directly impacted the parish: Please allow me to tell you a little about the Called to Serve as Christ campaign going on in our Archdiocese, why I m supporting it and why I m asking you to do the same. The priorities of this campaign include: o Taking care of retired priests Think of the positive impact priests in our lives have had. As Christians, it s our duty to ensure we meet our obligation to provide a dignified retirement for them. o Supporting our sisters We will increase the ability of each women religious order to ensure the proper quality of life for all women who were called into the Lord s service in within our Archdiocese. o Investing in our parishes Our parishes are the cornerstones and gathering places for our faith community. This campaign impacts ALL of us in the Archdiocese. Let me tell you how this priest/sister/parish impacted my life in a positive way <SHARE YOUR PERSONAL STORY for 2-3 minutes>. Together, we are helping to secure the future of the Archdiocese of Seattle - with your help, we will meet our goal. Remember, 15 percent of what we raise on this campaign comes right back to us in the parish. 58
SELECTION R Date: BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT How will the Called to Serve as Christ Campaign invest in our parish? Our parishes are the cornerstones and gathering places for our faith community. As part of this campaign, 15 percent of the funds raised by the parish are returned for specific parish needs, such as reducing debt, completing capital improvement projects or growing endowments. In our parish, campaign funds will specifically fund: <Insert goal>. <Insert goal>. Archbishop Sartain is calling on the entire parish to make a gift to the Called to Serve as Christ campaign. Your support to this campaign will impact the future of the Archdiocese of Seattle and our parish for years to come. PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT I want to keep you up to date on the progress we re making with the Called to Serve as Christ campaign. We at <insert parish name> have currently raised <insert amount> toward our goal of <insert amount>. What is most important to me, as your pastor, is 100 percent participation in our parish. The campaign volunteers and I are making an effort to talk with as many parishioners as possible. We are continuing to reach out to those who have not filled out a pledge card. If you are contacted, please take the time to talk with the volunteer - they are working on behalf of myself and Archbishop Sartain. If you would rather schedule a time to be called, please contact me or <insert name>, the parish campaign chairperson. Just let us know what your schedule permits. As your pastor, I am asking that you give serious consideration to making a financial gift to this important effort. We are truly one parish family, one extended archdiocesan family helping each other. 59
SELECTION S Date: BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT Why a campaign? As good stewards of the resources provided annually, our Archdiocese is able to fund its ongoing missions and obligations. However, since that revenue is already earmarked to missions and administration, an extraordinary effort is needed to raise the funds to meet the goals set forth in the Called to Serve as Christ case statement. You can be confident that all funds the Archdiocese of Seattle receives, whether through parish billings, Annual Catholic Appeal, Called to Serve as Christ campaign or other avenues, will be used prudently and effectively in furthering the mission of the Church. The archdiocesan chancery, Priest Pension Plan and Priest Health Plans are all independently audited annually. LAY TESTIMONIAL #3 From a sister whose life of service directly impacted the community: Please allow me to tell you a little about the Called to Serve as Christ campaign going on in our Archdiocese, why I m supporting it and why I m asking you to do the same. The priorities of this campaign include: o Taking care of retired priests Think of the positive impact priests in our lives have had. As Christians, it s our duty to ensure we meet our obligation to provide a dignified retirement for them. o Supporting our sisters We will increase the ability of each women religious order to ensure the proper quality of life for all women who were called into the Lord s service in within our Archdiocese. o Investing in our parishes Our parishes are the cornerstones and gathering places for our faith community. This campaign impacts ALL of us in the Archdiocese. Let me tell you how this priest/sister/parish impacted my life in a positive way <SHARE YOUR PERSONAL STORY for 2-3 minutes>. Together, we are helping to secure the future of the Archdiocese of Seattle - with your help, we will meet our goal. Remember, 15 percent of what we raise on this campaign comes right back to us in the parish. 60
SELECTION T Date: BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT How Do We Know this Campaign Will Fix the Priest Pension and Senior Priest Medical Plans? The Archdiocese undertook an actuarial study which resulted the following estimates: A $40 million increase in Priest Pension Plan assets will yield an adequate return to fund payments of pension benefits to 110 senior priests and administrative costs of the plan. Assumptions of the priest pension plan include: 110 priests are eligible to receive a pension after the age of 65. The monthly pension benefit maintained $1,943 (today s dollars). 5.8 percent investment returns. $8.5 million currently in Priest Pension Plan investments increasing the plan s total to $48.5 million. A $15 million increase in Senior Priest Medical Plan assets will yield an adequate return to fund payments of program costs for 110 senior priests. Assumptions of the medical plan include: 110 priests are eligible after the age of 65. Monthly medical plan costs per senior priest of $800 (today s dollars). 5.8 percent investment returns. $3.5 million currently in Senior Priest Medical Plan investments increasing the plan s total to $18.5 million. If you would like more information or to make a gift, please visit the campaign website at calledtoserveaschrist.org. PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT So far <insert parish name> has raised <insert amount>. Everyday we re getting closer to our goal of <insert amount>. We ll continue to work on the campaign through <insert date>. We want EVERY family to take part in this campaign as we are looking for 100 percent participation EVERY pledge is important and EVERY gift makes a difference. If you have a story highlighting the importance of this campaign, please let me know - I would love to share your positive experiences about a priest or lay person with the rest of the Archdiocese. LAY TESTIMONIAL #2 When asked by <pastor> to serve as a parish volunteer on the Called to Serve as Christ campaign; I gladly accepted. I accepted my role as a leader because I want to serve and help a cause bigger than just me and our parish. The priorities of this campaign include: o Supporting our priests. o Assisting women religious. o Investing in our parish. 61
This campaign impacts ALL of us in the Archdiocese. Together we are helping to secure the future of our Archdiocese. With your help we can meet our goal. Remember, 15 percent of what we raise during the campaign comes right back to us in the parish. 62
SELECTION U Date: BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT How is the Called to Serve as Christ campaign different from the Annual Catholic Appeal? The Annual Catholic Appeal will continue during the Called to Serve as Christ campaign to provide annual, operating support to our important ministries, offices and programs. The monies raised through the Annual Catholic Appeal provide a base-level funding which allows archdiocesan ministries, offices and programs to do their good work from year to year. The Called to Serve as Christ campaign focuses on long-term, strategic priorities which can only be addressed through an extraordinary fundraising effort. Together, the two efforts will strengthen our parishes and ministries this year and for years to come. To learn more about the campaign, please visit the Called to Serve as Christ campaign website at calledtoserveaschrist.org. PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT Each year, our parish participates in and asks every family to make a gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal. The monies raised through the Annual Catholic Appeal provides annual operating support to the Archdiocese of Seattle to provide base-level funding for important ministries, offices and programs to do their good work from year to year. The Called to Serve as Christ campaign will focus on long-term, strategic priorities which can only be addressed through an extraordinary fundraising effort. Together, the two efforts will strengthen our parishes and ministries now and in years to come. This year, the Annual Catholic Appeal has been happening during the Called to Serve as Christ campaign to help save on mailing costs and to be respectful of your time and receiving multiple asks in a row. Please make your gift to both critical efforts when you receive the intention card in the mail. You can also go online to calledtoserveaschrist.org and to give to the campaign and appeal. Every gift makes a difference. 63
SELECTION V Date: BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT Support the Campaign at Commitment Weekend Next Week at All Masses Next weekend marks the final weekend of our Called to Serve as Christ campaign. During all Masses next weekend, we will invite those who have not yet had an opportunity to participate in the campaign, to join our success. Further, we want to say thank you to everyone who has already made a commitment to this important effort. Together, we are helping secure the future of the Archdiocese of Seattle. We ask anyone who has yet to make a campaign commitment to consider, pray and contribute during next week s commitment weekend. Every gift makes a difference! CAMPAIGN UPDATE: To date, our parish has raised <insert amount> toward our goal of <insert goal amount>. If you haven t yet made a gift, you can always do so by calling the campaign office at 206-439-7400, emailing campaign@seattlearch.org or going online to calledtoserveaschrist.org. PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT We are now in the final week of our Called to Serve as Christ campaign. We are doing well and appreciate everyone s continued dedication. Parishioners at <insert parish name> have raised <insert amount> toward our goal of <insert amount>. If you have not already, review the campaign materials Archbishop Sartain sent in the mail and thoughtfully consider your response. Next weekend plays a vital role in the Called to Serve as Christ campaign called Commitment Weekend. I want to thank all of those who have already made a commitment to this very important effort. Together we are helping to secure the future of our parish and the Archdiocese. The upcoming Commitment Weekend is for those parishioners who just haven t had time to meet with the volunteers or complete their pledge cards. As we strive to reach our parish campaign goal, I am hopeful that 100 percent of our parish members will support this important effort at some level. With your help, we can meet our goal and make a lasting impact on our Archdiocese. LAY TESTIMONIAL From a volunteer or donor: I made my sacrificial gift to the Called to Serve as Christ campaign because I believe in our parish and archdiocesan leadership. Asking ALL of you here to do the same. Soon, we will wrap up our campaign here at the parish - we are <insert percentage> toward our goal. If you have not yet made a pledge to the campaign, please consider doing so. We are working for 100 percent parish participation. If you haven t yet made a gift, you can always do so by calling the campaign office at 206-439-7400, emailing campaign@seattlearch.org or going online to www.calledtoserveaschrist.org. 64
SELECTION W Date: This week the parish will hold Commitment Weekend Please see the end of this section of your campaign manual that includes information on Commitment Weekend. 65
SELECTION X Date: BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT Thank you for your support of the Called to Serve as Christ campaign! Thank you to all our volunteers and donors who made the Called to Serve as Christ campaign such a success. Your gifts allowed us to raise <insert amount> toward our goal of <insert goal amount>. If you haven t yet made a gift, you can always do so by calling the campaign office at 206-439-7400, emailing campaign@seattlearch.org or going online to calledtoserveaschrist.org. PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT I want to thank you ALL for making the Called to Serve as Christ campaign a success here. From our parish chair <insert name>, parish staff, volunteers and everyone who contributed to the campaign thank you, ALL for your commitment to the campaign and <insert parish>. In addition, I hope this was an opportunity for all of us to truly answer our own Call to Serve as Christ. Together we helped secure the future of our Archdiocese and parish. If you have yet to make a campaign commitment, please go online to calledtoserveaschrist.org and give today. Every gift makes a difference. 66
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COMMITMENT WEEKEND OVERVIEW The goal of Commitment Weekend is for each parish to make a late-campaign push to increase participation and pledges to the campaign. At all Masses during Commitment Weekend, parishioners will receive an intention form in the pews at Mass and be asked during Mass to fill out the blank intention form and drop it in the collection basket. Parishioners will be asked to choose from among different pledge levels, or they may mark I will pray for the success of the campaign or I have already made my pledge to the campaign. Whether they have given to the campaign or not, ALL parishioners will be asked to fill out an intention form as not to embarrass those who have yet to contribute. Once the intention forms are completed and handed in to the collection basket, the ushers and/or pastor will return all completed forms to the parish office immediately after Mass or first thing Monday morning so gifts can be recorded and reported to TSG the next week. The goal of Commitment Weekend is to get as close to 100 percent participation as possible and have everyone attending Mass to fill out an intention form to give or indicating they have already made their gift. To-Do List for a Successful Commitment Weekend Weekend before Commitment Weekend Insert a bulletin announcement (included in your bulletin announcement section) and make an announcement at Mass previewing the Commitment Weekend to take place next weekend. o Share the success of the campaign to date, how much the parish has raised toward its goals, the percentage of parish participation to date and the purpose of Commitment Weekend (to reach all those who have not yet given). Instruct ushers on Commitment Weekend to distribute 8-10 blank intention forms and 8-10 pencils in EACH pew or pass out forms to each parishioner before each weekend Mass. Instruct the ushers and money counters after each Saturday and Sunday Mass to collect ALL completed intention forms and turn them in to the parish office immediately Monday morning or give them to <insert pastor>. 68
COMMITMENT WEEKEND LOGISTICS AND INSTRUCTIONS During the week of Commitment Weekend Date: Provide pledge forms, pencils and envelopes to ushers/money counters. Rehearse the procedure with the ushers and all priests who will be presiding at any Mass on the weekend of <insert dates>. Rehearse the remarks with any speakers who will be presenting the Commitment Weekend message. Commitment Weekend Date: After the homily at every Mass, the presenter (this may be a lay person or the priest) will walk to the podium to share the Commitment Weekend message. Ask everyone in the pews to listen to the message and fill out a Commitment Weekend form while they are sitting in the pew. Share that the forms will be collected shortly DURING Mass. Note that EVERYONE is being asked to fill out a card even if you have already given. WAIT 3-5 minutes after the presenter gives the message to let people fill out their forms. Collect the forms IMMEDIATELY at this time. DO NOT wait or ask people to drop them off after Mass. o If you collect forms immediately, you will see a 70 percent response rate. If you wait and ask people to drop them off on their own, you will see a 10 percent response rate. This is a CRITICAL step. Presider THANKS everyone for their participation in Commitment Weekend and their generosity and sacrifice to the campaign. Money counters collect the Commitment Weekend forms in the envelopes provided and deliver them to the parish office right after Mass or first thing Monday morning. 69
PULPIT ANNOUNCEMENT Today, in parishes across the Archdiocese, we are celebrating the success of the Called to Serve as Christ campaign at Masses through our Commitment Weekend. Thank you to everyone who has made a gift to support these very important projects. Your generosity and sacrifice will ensure that our priests and sisters who provide a life of service to the Church will be appropriately cared for during their retirement years. It will strengthen our faith and Catholic formation throughout the area for this generation and generations to come. While we have accomplished great things for which I am truly thankful and humbled - we still have some work to do, and we need everyone s help. Today is a great opportunity for those who have not yet made a gift to leave their mark, and support this important effort. Our goal is to ask everyone to consider a sacrificial gift and to have 100 percent parish participation. YOU can be a key contributor in making that happen. Thank you to everyone who has made their sacrifice, and for those who will make a sacrifice today. I pray everyone at Mass today is as excited as I am about the future of our Church and the pride all of us will feel at <insert parish> for playing a role in the success of this campaign. BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT Final Chance to Support the Campaign We ask anyone who has yet to make a campaign commitment to prayerfully consider going online to calledtoserveaschrist.org to give. Every gift makes a difference! To date, our parish has raised <insert amount> toward our goal of <insert goal amount>. Please help us exceed our goals and help those who have served as Christ called for generations. 70
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