A NEW
VISION
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PARISH
MANUAL
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PRAYER FOR THE 2016 CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL
God, our Father,
we thank you for all the gifts and blessings
that you give out of your love for us all.
You call us to open our hearts to share what we have been given.
Grant that through giving to the Catholic Charities Appeal,
we may bring joy, hope and strength to those most in need.
Our charity towards those in need is a real way in which
we show our gratitude and love for you.
Through this year’s Catholic Charities Appeal,
may we help as many people as we can, including
a young person striving to learn and grow in Faith;
a deaf child receiving a quality Catholic Education;
a veteran who is struggling with homelessness;
a parish carrying out vital local missionary work;
a retired priest who has dedicated his life to the needs of the faithful.
Help us to do all we can to make sure
the “poor have their fill” of your blessings.
We ask this through our Lord, Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God for ever and ever. Amen.
Our Lady of Charity, pray for us.
Saint Katharine Drexel, pray for us.
Saint John Neumann, pray for us.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE
PAGE
Steps to Follow for a Successful Appeal .......................................................................3
Case Statement .................................................................................................................4
2016 Major Appeal Highlights ......................................................................................7
Giving Societies................................................................................................................ 10
Appeal Timeline ............................................................................................................... 12
Suggested Scripts ............................................................................................................ 15
Suggested Prayers of the Faithful................................................................................. 16
The Importance of Asking by Cardinal Edmund Szoka .............................................. 17
Follow-up Procedures ...................................................................................................... 18
Best Practices .................................................................................................................... 19
STEPS TO FOLLOW FOR A SUCCESSFUL APPEAL
1. Show the video on Kick-Off Weekend: February 6th and 7th
 Every family should be asked to participate in the Appeal.
 Don’t worry about a perfect presentation of the video. It is more important to
highlight the importance of the Appeal by pausing to reflect on it. Even if your
worship space does not create the most optimal viewing or listening
environment, the importance of the Appeal will not be lost.
 Ask for an increase in participation to help reach our goal of $15 million.
2. Personalize the message for parishioners
 Reflect on the reasons why you, the pastor, support the Appeal, and publicly
comment on making your own gift.
 Mention a few of the ministries supported by the Catholic Charities Appeal,
focusing on the Appeal’s new vision that targets nearly every aspect of Catholic
life. Explain how the Archdiocese helps to provide resources to help thousands
of people and that we need everyone to help now more than ever.
 Mention that the Appeal benefits nearly 180 organizations and ministries in
Education; Social Services; Evangelization, Parish and Spiritual life; Clergy and
Mission Activities.
3. Thank past contributors
 This is a general Appeal that should have broad support throughout the
Archdiocese; invite every family to make a gift and thank them for their past
support.
 Invite the parishioners to joyfully share in every ministry of the local Church by
giving a gift to share in all we do.
 Stress the importance of giving a gift of substance and sacrifice according to
their means.
4. Keep the Appeal in front of the parishioners
 Use the announcements, bulletin inserts and other information provided.
 Post your Appeal progress toward your parish target in your bulletin (bi-weekly
for several months, starting in March).
 Mention the Parish’s progress periodically during announcements throughout the
Appeal.
 Post updates, reminders and other important information on your parish’s
website, Facebook page and Twitter.
5. Lead the parish in prayer for the success of the Appeal
 Incorporate the Prayers of the Faithful into the liturgy.
 Offer to keep the parishioners in your prayers as they consider making their
gifts.
 Always ask the parishioners to reflect on the blessings they have been given
and their call to stewardship in their consideration of their donation.
 Ask the parishioners to offer their prayers for the success of the Appeal and for
all those who are able to minister because of the Appeal.
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CASE STATEMENT
A NEW
VISION
—————–——— 2016
The Catholic Charities Appeal is the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s single most important
annual fundraising initiative. For 2016 there is a new vision guiding the Catholic Charities
Appeal. In addition to our traditional and vital work supporting the poorest and most
disadvantaged, this year Catholic Charities is targeting virtually every aspect of Catholic
life for enrichment and improvement. We are taking on a bigger challenge than ever
before. The expanded case increases the goal by 50% from $10,000,000 to
$15,000,000. Gifts to the Appeal help to fund a base of nearly 180 wide-ranging
ministries, programs and supporting offices, from childcare to retirement living, from
homelessness to growing the Church on college campuses.
In order to maintain adequate funding to ministries which received Catholic Charities funding in the
past, up to $10 million will be reserved for their needs.
The Appeal’s beneficiaries are grouped into five key areas of focus:
 Education
 Social Services
 Evangelization, Parish and Spiritual Life
 Clergy
 Mission Activities
All of the 2016 CCA case elements are listed below, and on the following pages.
EDUCATION
Catholic Special Education
Saint Lucy Day School for Children with Visual Impairments
Archbishop Ryan Academy for the Deaf
Our Lady of Confidence Day School
Saint Katherine Day School
SOCIAL SERVICES
Family Strengthening Centers
Bucks County Family Strengthening Center
Montgomery County Family Strengthening Center
Delaware County Family Strengthening Center (Chester City Family Service Center)
Casa del Carmen Family Strengthening Center
Northeast Philadelphia Strengthening Center
South/Southwest Philadelphia Strengthening Center
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CASE STATEMENT
SOCIAL SERVICES, CONT’D
Operating Base Cecilia - Support Services for Veterans and Families*
Fatima Catholic Outreach Center
Senior Community Centers
Norris Square Senior Community Center
St. Anne’s Senior Community Center
St. Charles Senior Community Center
Star Harbor Senior Community Center
Archdiocesan Senior Citizen Clubs Council
Immigration Services
Foster Care & Adoption Services
Mercy Hospice
McAuley House
St. John’s Hospice
Good Shepherd Program
St. Mary’s Residence
Visitation Homes
Women of Hope – Lombard
Women of Hope – Vine
St. Francis – St. Joseph & St. Vincent Homes
Bouvier House
Drexel House
Duffy Hall
Guardian Angel
St. Joachim
St. Joseph's Hall
McCarthy House
McGlade House
Morrell House
Catholic Community Services
St. Gabriel’s System
Reintegration Services
Saint Gabriel's Hall
The Mitchell Program
A Better Way: Conflict Management
De La Salle Vocational Day Treatment Center
DelStar
St. Edmond’s Home for Children
Divine Providence Village - includes 8 Community Living Arrangements
Don Guanella Village
Don Guanella Homes at Grant
Don Guanella Homes at Meetinghouse
Don Guanella Homes at Fairhill
Don Guanella Homes at Sickles
Don Guanella Homes at Whiteland
Don Guanella Homes at Broadview
Don Guanella Homes at Fairview
Don Guanella Homes at Bethel
Nutritional Development Services
Child Nutrition Programs
School Meals - Breakfast: 55 schools; lunch: 101 schools
Summer Meals - partners with 450-500 sites
Child Care Meals - partners with 65 child care centers
After School Meals
Residential Child Care Programs
Homeless Children's Nutrition Program - assists 5 shelters
Community Food Program - Over 50 sites
Out of School Time (OST) Programs
St. Barnabas OST Program
DePaul Catholic OST Program
Holy Innocents OST Program
St. Martin de Porres OST Program
St. Helena/Incarnation OST Program
St. Thomas Aquinas OST Program
Cardinal Bevilacqua Center OST Program
Northeast Family Service Center OST Program
Casa del Carmen OST Program
St. Malachy OST Program
St. Gabriel OST Program
*New 2016 Catholic Charities case element
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CASE STATEMENT
EVANGELIZATION, PARISH AND SPIRITUAL LIFE
Parish Support Services*
CatholicPhilly/Communications*
Office for Life and Family
Metropolitan Tribunal*
Newman Clusters*
Bryn Mawr College Newman Center
Swarthmore College Newman Center
Haverford College Newman Center
Penn/Drexel University Newman Center*
Temple University Newman Center*
West Chester University Newman Center*
Ecumenical and Inter-Religious*
Office for the New Evangelization*
Office of Worship*
Institute for Evangelization*
Office for Consecrated Life/Vicar for Religious*
Office of Cultural Ministries
Migrants and Refugees
Hispanic Ministry
Office for Black Catholics
CLERGY
Office for Vicar for Clergy
Care for Retired and Sick Priests
Villa Saint Joseph
Regina Coeli Residence for Priests
Seminarian tuition*
Redemptoris Mater Seminary*
Vocation Office for Diocesan Priesthood*
MISSION ACTIVITIES
Foundation and Archdiocesan activities
Cathedral-Basilica of SS. Peter & Paul*
Mission Parishes
St. Rocco, Avondale
Sacred Heart, Oxford
St. Gabriel, Philadelphia
St. Laurence, Upper Darby
St. Katharine Drexel, Chester
St. John Cantius, Philadelphia
Our Lady of Hope, Philadelphia
St. Anne, Philadelphia
St. Ignatius of Loyola, Philadelphia
St. Barbara, Philadelphia
St. Cyprian, Philadelphia
Divine Mercy, Philadelphia
St. Martin de Porres, Philadelphia
St. John the Evangelist, Philadelphia
St. Charles Borromeo, Philadelphia
St. Thomas Aquinas, Philadelphia
*New 2016 Catholic Charities case element
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2016 MAJOR APPEAL HIGHLIGHTS
PARTICIPATION AND FINANCIAL TARGET
The financial goal of the 2016 Catholic Charities Appeal has been raised to $15,000,000.
PARISH GOALS
Careful consideration has been given to each parish when assigning goals, and as such, a
goal appeal process will remain in place to ensure each parish has a maximum chance for
success.
PARISH LEADERSHIP
PASTOR: The Pastor provides leadership, expertise, direction, and oversight to the Appeal
and is essential to the success of the Catholic Charities Appeal at the Parish.
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He introduces and endorses the video message during Kick-Off Weekend and
instructs other celebrants to do the same.
He also instructs and assures that the methods to conduct the Appeal are fully
implemented.
APPEAL CHAIRPERSON: Each Pastor should also appoint an Appeal Chairperson who can
enthusiastically represent the Pastor and the Parish during the Catholic Charities Appeal and
coordinate the activities of the Appeal.
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Places the In-Pew pledge cards in the pews before Mass on In-Pew Weekend;
Oversees audio-visual equipment for Kick-Off Weekend;
Works with parish staff on the Prayers of the Faithful, for timely bulletin
announcements showing parish Appeal progress, and publishing bulletin inserts
throughout the year;
Helps with follow-up: letter writing if needed, calling past and potential donors,
and getting updates on parish progress toward goal.
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2016 MAJOR APPEAL HIGHLIGHTS
KICK-OFF WEEKEND MATERIALS
To arrive before Masses on February 6th and 7th
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia will provide the following materials prior to
the Appeal Kick-Off Weekend:
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Video to be shown during Kick-Off Weekend
Posters to be prominently displayed for parishioners to see
Brochures to be made available to parishioners
IN-PEW WEEKEND MATERIALS
To arrive before Masses on May 14th and 15th
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia will provide the following materials prior to
In-Pew Weekend:
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In-Pew Pledge Cards to be made available during each Mass
Reply Envelopes to be make available alongside the pledge cards
USPS Priority Pac Envelopes to package and mail all In-Pew cards
DO NOT SEND CASH! If you receive a gift in cash please
deposit the cash into your bank account and issue a parish check in that amount.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL LOCKBOX
Every parishioner in the Archdiocese who receives a request in the mail, will also receive a
return envelope, which will have the lockbox address printed on it.
Due to the high volume, In-Pew cards will be mailed to The Catholic Foundation of Greater
Philadelphia. If a parishioner provides the Parish with a Catholic Charities Appeal donation
at another date, or if they ask where they can send their donation, please utilize the Catholic
Charities Appeal lockbox.
The address for the lockbox is:
Archdiocese of Philadelphia
CL # 4710
PO Box 95000
Philadelphia, PA 19195-4710
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2016 MAJOR APPEAL HIGHLIGHTS
A sample of the In-Pew Pledge Card can be found below, in both English and Spanish:
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GIVING SOCIETIES
The following giving societies were established to celebrate the generosity and
loyalty of Catholic Charities Appeal donors.
ARCHBISHOP’S CIRCLE
– Annual Gift of $50,000+
“Our actions touch other lives and move other hearts in ways we can never fully
understand in this world.” – Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.
Extraordinary generosity deserves an extraordinary expression of gratitude.
Gifts of this magnitude come from your deep commitment, love of the faith and a profound appreciation
for those in need.
In recognition for such an extraordinary gift, members will be invited to a personal reception with
Archbishop Chaput, as well as a variety of events throughout the year.
Members will also be listed on CatholicPhilly.com and the Catholic Charities Appeal website.
SAINT KATHARINE DREXEL CIRCLE
– Annual Gift of $25,000 - $49,999
“Charity means to live by the Spirit. If we love one another, God lives in us.” –
Saint Katharine Drexel
Sharing gifts in the spirit of love makes the world a better place and gives hope for the future.
The legacy of Saint Katharine Drexel was a central focus of Pope Francis’ address to us in Philadelphia.
A gift given in the spirit of Saint Katharine Drexel is a remarkable testament to her enduring legacy.
Members and their family will have the opportunity to engage Church leaders and Board members, and
will be invited to a variety of events throughout the year.
Members of Saint Katharine Drexel Circle will be listed on CatholicPhilly.com and the Catholic Charities
Appeal website.
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GIVING SOCIETIES
SAINT JOHN NEUMANN CIRCLE
– Annual Gift of $10,000 - $24,999
“Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth.” (1 John 3:18)
The most loving gifts are not seeking gratitude. Their reward is in the joy they bring others.
 Saint John Neumann Circle members will be listed on CatholicPhilly.com and the Catholic Charities
Appeal website.
 Members will receive a hand-signed letter thanking them for their generous support.
SAINTS PETER AND PAUL CIRCLE
– Annual Gift of $5,000 -$9,999
“And now there remain faith, hope, and charity, these three: but the greatest of
these is charity.” (First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians 13:13)
Our faith in God and hope for the future are best expressed in our charity.
 Saints Peter and Paul Circle members will be listed in CatholicPhilly.com and the Catholic Charities
Appeal website.
 Members will receive a hand-signed letter thanking them for their generous support.
STEWARDS CIRCLE
– Annual Gift of $2,500 - $4,999
“As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of
God’s varied grace.” (1 Pt 4:10)
In the spirit of Saint Francis, it is in giving that we receive.
 Stewards Circle members will be listed on CatholicPhilly.com and the Catholic Charities Appeal
website.
 Members will receive a hand-signed letter thanking you for your generous support.
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APPEAL TIMELINE
January
February
March
Week 3
 Parish workshop
Week 4
 Two parish workshops
 Press Event - January 21
Week 5
 Three parish workshops
 Letter 1 mails
 Parish Appeal Preparation
Week 1
 Appeal Kick-Off Weekend
 CCA Sixers Game - February 6
Week 2
 Speaker Weekend
Week 4
 Speaker Weekend
Week 1
 Letter 2 mails
Week 3
 Speaker Weekend
April
Week 5
 Letter 3 mails
May
Week 2
 In-Pew Weekend
 Speaker Weekend
June
Week 1/2
 Letter 4 mails
 Press Event to announce Appeal progress
July/August
September
October/November
December
Continuation of Appeal communication
Week 2
 Letter 5 mails
Continuation of Appeal communication
Week 1
 Final Mailing
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APPEAL TIMELINE
There will be six informational workshops held throughout the fivecounty region to provide parishes with the necessary information and
materials to carry out the 2016 Catholic Charities Appeal.
PRE-APPEAL WORKSHOPS
Thursday, January 14, 2016
Workshop #1
Saint Kevin, Springfield
Time – 12PM
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
Workshop #2
Saint Helena, Blue Bell
Time – 12PM
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Workshop #3
Saint Andrew, Newtown
Time – 12PM
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Workshop #4
SS. Simon and Jude, West Chester
Time – 12PM
Wednesday, January 27, 2016
Workshop #5
Saint Matthew, Philadelphia
Time – 12PM
Thursday, January 28, 2016
Workshop #6
Archdiocesan Pastoral Center, Philadelphia
Time – 7PM
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APPEAL TIMELINE
APPEAL PREPARATION
January 30th-31st
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Display posters throughout the Parish
Pulpit announcement
Publish bulletin inserts
Begin Prayers of the Faithful
KICK-OFF WEEKEND
February 6th-7th
Play video at Masses
Celebrant reads suggested script (page 15) for Appeal Kick-Off Weekend and issues
brief homily of support
− Celebrant emphasizes the importance of A NEW VISION
− Publish bulletin inserts for Case Components
− Use Prayers of the Faithful provided
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SPEAKER WEEKENDS
February 13th-14th, February 27th-28th,
March 19th-20th or May 14th-15th
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If requested, a speaker will showcase the impactful work being done as a result of the
CCA
An announcement at Mass, and in the bulletin, thanking those who have made a gift,
sharing the parishes progress towards goal (if available), and asking all those who have
not made a gift to please consider doing so
 Early results for the parish towards its goal will be published in March
Publish Bulletin Inserts for Case Components
Use Prayers of the Faithful provided for these weekends
Thank all donors at Masses
IN-PEW WEEKEND
May 14th- 15th
Suggested script on page 15
Pledge cards are made available at all Masses. Parishioners are asked to fill out a pledge
form and drop it in the collection basket during the offertory collection, or take home to
prayerfully consider and mail using return envelopes provided.
− Pulpit announcement
− Use Prayers of the Faithful provided
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SUGGESTED SCRIPTS
KICK-OFF WEEKEND
February 6th-7th
Celebrant: Today we launch the 2016 Catholic Charities Appeal: A NEW VISION. Please direct your
attention to the screen as Archbishop Chaput invites us to share in the work of Christ, here in the Archdiocese
of Philadelphia.
PLAY THE VIDEO
Celebrant: As you just heard, the goal for the 2016 Catholic Charities Appeal has increased to $15 million.
The new vision guiding the Appeal this year will target virtually every aspect of Catholic life. The Appeal
will benefit nearly 180 ministries and programs helping everything from childcare to retirement living, from
homelessness to growing the Church on college campuses. This year our parish goal is [state parish goal] and
I am confident that, through your charity and generosity, we will get there. It is important that every
parishioner and every parish do their part to help raise this $15 million, because we are one family in
Christ. Taking care of those who need help the most is one of the most important things we can do as
Catholics. I would also like to reassure you that any gift you make to the Catholic Charities Appeal will be
appropriately stewarded and spent only in accordance with the case statement you just heard. The Catholic
Charities Appeal Board is there to ensure your funds are spent according to the purpose you gave it for.
Thank you for your sacrifice.
IN-PEW WEEKEND
May 14th-15th
Celebrant: [Distribute the pledge cards.] I ask you to take a moment, as we hand out our pledge cards, to
prayerfully consider your contribution to help us reach our goal. For those of you who have given in the
past, I sincerely thank you for your generosity and ask you to consider an increase in your gift to help all we
do as Catholics. For those of you who may have never contributed, I invite you to make the effort to do so
this year. For us to reach our goal and impact the lives of so many in our area, we are going to need
everyone to do their share. We should strive to have a heart like Jesus, who has preferential love for the
poor and less fortunate. We will wait a few moments to pray and fill in our information on the cards.
[Pastor/Celebrant fills out his card at this time.]
Please place your cards in the basket during the offertory, or take a card and envelope home with you to
prayerfully consider your gift.
After the prayerful pause, the ushers will collect the pledge cards at the time of the offertory.
Celebrant: On behalf of Archbishop Chaput, I thank you for your donations and prayers. Your gift affirms
all we do in Christ’s name throughout the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Thank you for teaching through your
generosity. God bless you and your families.
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SUGGESTED PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL
APPEAL KICK-OFF WEEKEND
February 6th-7th
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For the thousands of people who need assistance from the ministries supported by the Catholic Charities Appeal, that
their needs will be met. We pray to the Lord.
We pray that each of us will give generously to the Archbishop’s request for our financial support of the Catholic
Charities Appeal. We pray to the Lord.
That as we are called to support the ministries of our Church through the Catholic Charities Appeal, we
resolve to practice our faith in this very meaningful and practical way. We pray to the Lord.
We pray for the success of the Catholic Charities Appeal so that we may continue to build on the wonderful heritage
of the Catholic faith, and prepare the way of the future. We pray to the Lord.
SPEAKER WEEKENDS
February 13th-14th, February 27th-28th,
March 19th-20th or May 14th-15th
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That we may take time this week to reflect, pray, and decide how we will share our blessings with our
Catholic family. We pray to the Lord.
That we, as members of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, may unite in service to the Lord to support the educational,
spiritual, pastoral and charitable works of our diocese. We pray to the Lord.
For the success of the 2016 Catholic Charities Appeal, and for the success of the many services and programs it
makes possible. We pray to the Lord.
That as we are called to support the ministries of our Church through the Catholic Charities Appeal, we
resolve to practice our faith in this very practical, meaningful way. We pray to the Lord.
We seek to gather the entire Catholic community as one through the Catholic Charities Appeal, recognizing God’s
blessings in our lives, offering our gifts as followers of Jesus, and working together for the salvation of the world. Let
us be united in prayer for those we serve, and united in Christ through the Eucharist. We pray to the Lord.
IN-PEW WEEKEND
May 14th-15th
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That we share the benefits of our blessings through the Catholic Charities Appeal, we may better know Jesus by
following His example of sharing and caring. We pray to the Lord.
That we may see the work of the Catholic Charities Appeal as an opportunity to extend ourselves in love and service
beyond the boundaries of our local parish. We pray to the Lord.
That God’s blessings be upon all those in our parish family and in every parish throughout the diocese for their part
in supporting the many ministries and services funded through the Catholic Charities Appeal. We pray to the Lord.
Your participation in the Catholic Charities Appeal puts you in solidarity with those who suffer need of any kind…
those to who the Lord has promised comfort, mercy, gentleness, purity of heart, freedom from persecution, and
peace in the kingdom of heaven. We pray to the Lord.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF ASKING...
By: Cardinal Edmund Szoka
Former resident of the Prefecture for the Economic Affairs of the Holy See
Speaking to the National Catholic Stewardship Council
Very few people are self-sufficient. Most need others to provide goods and services. The
Church lives in this world, so it needs money to purchase goods and services for its ministries.
St. Paul was a fund-raiser for the Church in Jerusalem. Fund-raising is not bad, nor is it
tainted — although some bishops and priests may think otherwise. Things are not good or bad; only
human acts are. Thus, money is not bad, and asking for money is not bad when it is done in
support of the mission of the Church. Inviting support for the Church is something virtuous, and the
asking itself is virtuous. The Temple at Jerusalem had a collection box, and Jesus didn’t condemn it.
Every bishop and priest must have a clear vision of his responsibility for acquiring the
resources the Church needs to carry out its mission. It is essential to their mission. We must have
personal conviction in order to convince others and touch their hearts. Fund-raising in this context is
both good and holy.
If we are to be effective in fund-raising, we must present clearly the purposes and needs for
the funds. People have the right to know, since they have the responsibility to support the Church.
Priests who “do not speak about money” are failing to teach their people how to give and
how to fulfill their stewardship responsibilities. It’s not about “asking for money”; it’s about helping
people use their treasure to fulfill their responsibilities to the Church and to other people.
Pastors may say, “I can’t ask my people for money — the people are poor.” This is
wrong. Asking people respects their right to decide. Not asking deprives them of that right. Even in
the poorest countries of Africa, the bishops support the right to be asked and to decide. Catholics in
America in general are not poor, so don’t be afraid to ask.
We must teach our young people to be good stewards. A wealthy man once told me, “If I
hadn’t begun to share some of the first dollar I made, I never would have given from the first
million.” Pastors should never give people a reason not to give. Don’t make excuses — people already
have enough of those. Instead, state the importance of the cause and the reasons to give; then let people
make up their own minds. You never insult anyone by asking for more than he/she appears able to
afford. They are flattered and encouraged by such a request.
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FOLLOW-UP PROCEDURES
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia will begin communicating parish donation
results to the Pastors and Catholic Charities Appeal Chairpeople in March. At that point,
pledges made through the first mailing will be recorded. We will begin contacting parishes,
particularly those that have not yet reached at least 70% of their Catholic Charities
Appeal goal, to review their results and consult with the Pastor and Chairperson to determine
appropriate follow up strategies. Possible steps could include:
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A more targeted In-Pew Weekend (for parishes with a significant transient or
seasonal population);
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Pastor’s letter or call to parishioners;
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Bulletin inserts with pledge cards;
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Pulpit announcements;
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Personal follow up with past donors.
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia staff is committed to providing any support
necessary to assist each and every parish in reaching its goal.
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BEST PRACTICES
The most important individual promoting the Catholic Charities Appeal is the Pastor.
Parishioners look to their Pastor for leadership and guidance. When the Pastor is
supportive, the Appeal is successful. Each parish would benefit from an enthusiastic and
well-organized parish Chairperson to assist the Pastor with logistics, follow up and
administrative duties.
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia
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Mailings to parishioners in January, March, April, June, September and December;
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Production and distribution of this year’s video, posters, brochures, pledge cards,
bulletin announcements, and Prayers of the Faithful;
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Provide ongoing reporting and support services to the parishes.
Individual Parish Techniques That Work
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Participate in a Speaker Weekend. Having someone speak at your parish with firsthand knowledge and experience of how the Catholic Charities Appeal has
changed their reality is extremely effective;
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Use bulletin announcements, Prayers of the Faithful, posters, and pulpit
announcements;
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Making a personal presentation in conjunction with the Appeal video;
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Show the Appeal video, use celebrant’s script to endorse the Appeal and
encourage full participation;
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Parishes with multiple worship sites should have two In-Pew Weekends;
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Thank parishioners often for their generosity and support, from the pulpit, in
person, through written notes, etc.;
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Continue to keep the Appeal in front of parishioners through bulletin updates, etc.;
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Based on results, consult with The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia
about appropriate follow-up activities.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE 501(C)3
CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL
Mr. James Quinlan, President
Mrs. Denise Hodgson, Vice President
Mr. David Ripsom, Vice President
Mr. Christopher Hegarty, Treasurer
Msgr. Gregory Parlante, Secretary
Fr. Daniel Mackle, Assistant Secretary
Mrs. Marynell Benson
Mr. Chris Calabrese
Mr. Joseph Callahan
Mrs. Gloria Coyne
Mr. William Levis
Mr. Jim Loftus
Mr. Stephen McKendrick
A NEW
VISION
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES APPEAL
The Catholic Foundation of Greater Philadelphia
100 N. 20th Street, Suite 301
Philadelphia, PA 19103-1454
Office: 215.587.5650
Fax: 215.587.2442
[email protected]
www.catholiccharitiesappeal.org