WelcomeDEPARTMENT OF STEWARDSHIP & DEVELOPMENT
REBOOTING THE ANNUAL APPEAL AT YOUR PARISH
PREPARED BY: CECILE MONTANEZ, DIRECTOR
PrayerOur Lady of Guadalupe, in these times of tribulation we turn to you, O Mother.
See with compassion the suffering of your beloved sons and daughters affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic throughout the entire World.
Ask your Son to have mercy on on us brining healing to those infected and protection to all your children.
Jesus Christ, Savior of all people, grant us courage to accompany and care for the entire world in wake of sorrow and uncertainty.
We seek refuge in you, and according to your promise, deliver us from this danger. Amen. St. Anthony of Padua, Pray for us.
Overview
Department of Stewardship & Development Offices & Services
Parish & Annual Appeal Giving Best Practices & Resources
Campaign Update, Timeline, and Upcoming Activities Appeal moving into Give Central
Parish Reality & Mass
Open Group Discussion
Department of Stewardship & Development
The Department of Stewardship and Development serves the Archdiocesan community by educating, assisting, and supporting the stewardship efforts of our parishes, schools, and Catholic agencies in the planning and implementation of stewardship based on the sharing of time, talent, and treasure as a way of life and development programs.
Department Offices
Annual Appeal since 1980s
Hope for the Future since 2006
On the Way Andale, Capital Campaign since 2016 –June 2020
Database Office since 2018
Database Office also supports Assumption Seminary, Missions, and Mother Cabrini Center
Support Parish and School on Best Practices for parish engagement and implementation
Grant Office, supports internal & external Catholic entities on the grant acquisition process
Stewardship Education, U.S. Bishop’s Pastoral Letter on Stewardship, A Disciple’s Response
Stewardship
Stewardship as a way of life is an expression of our discipleship with Christ and one another
An attitude of the mind and hearts to share of God’s gifts for the Glory of His Kingdom and the Salvation of the His people
A process of cultivating, developing, and utilizing time, talent and treasure
Stewardship is the foundation for programs and ministries that carry out Mission of Jesus Christ
Annual Appeal and giving of our time and talents is an expression of our gratitude and acknowledges that we are a care taker of God’s wonderful gifts
Promoters and evangelizers of the Faith!
Stewardship
“The promotion of the practice of stewardship isimportant for the mission of the Church and forthe well-being of each individual Christian.
Everyone benefits from the sacrificial gift onemakes of their time, talent and treasure.”
Pope Benedict XVI
Purpose & Refocus
Mission and Purpose of Ministries and Faith REMAINS A PRIORITY Need to serve, reach people, and proclaim the Good News continues
Reality & Challenges
COVID-19 Pandemic & Challenges Presented to Church
March 13 Decree, Dispensation of Holy Mass and Holy Days
Encouraging the Elderly and Underlying Conditions to remain in doors,
Daily Televised Mass, Live Stream & Ongoing Praying of Rosary
What are our next steps? Invite healthy families & young people to return to Mass
Practice social distancing and clean environment
Keep open communication with parishioners using e-communications & E-giving
Cecile & her family returning to Mass!
Reboot Parish & Annual Appeal Parish Best Practices:
How is your parish reaching out to parishioners and staying in engaged? Can they submit inquiries? Are you utilizing E-Giving & Communications?
Ongoing OPEN communications with parishioners as two-way communication
Phone calls, emails, mail letter, or E-newsletters
website maintained with NO clutter, relevant information on parish activity or Livestream of Mass, prayer request, online giving option, or communicate with parish staff or pastor
Visit with our people and staying connected, BE PRESENT TO ACCOMPANY PARISHONERS
Give Central, www.givecentral.org
Tools, Parish, Annual Appeal and Archdiocese
Offers resources for engagement with live streaming, e-communication & E-giving
Maintain and keep an open communications with parishioners
extended invite to all on parish and appeal giving
Archbishop’s Appeal Mission & Purpose
Mission: A ministry of the Catholic community, the Archbishop’s Appeal is a living manifestation of the Word of God serving and forming our brothers and sisters in Christ. With support from the faithful, the Annual Appeal provides for the material, educational, and spiritual needs of God’s people across the 19 counties of the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Its mission is to identify, develop, and acquire the financial resources to support the Archdiocesan ministries dedicated in serving and forming missionary disciples of Jesus Christ for the promise of eternal life.
Purpose: As recipients of God’s gifts and caretakers of all that we have, are, and will be. We as a Church demonstrate our gratitude by assisting and serving others. The Archbishop’s Appeal enables donors to come together in supporting essential ministries that promote the Gospel message of love across the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
2020 Appeal Status Update & Upcoming $4.5 million goal to fund 30+ ministries
Current Update as of July 24, 2020
No. of Donors 13,396
Pledge: $3,727,995.09
Received: $3,152,533.00
Parish Rebate: $38,769.97
Ministry Funds Available: $3,113,763.03
Number of parishes met goal: 30
**KEEP AN OPEN INVITE**
Goal Remains to Support 30+ Catholic Ministries Appeal funds 30+ ministries in five categories
Communications, $364,000
Pastoral Ministries, $1,173,500
Education, $475,000
Social Services, $927,500
Priestly/Diaconate Ministries, $1,560,000
Ministries ongoing & Still Need Support 20 Seminarians & 80 Deacon Aspirants – Still in Formation
Social Services - increased demand for families, six days a week during the pandemic
Food Pantry, Clothing, Tax Program, Counseling Services & Teletherapy
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, providing food to elderly
Seton Home, St. PJ’s and Guadalupe Home remain open
Catholic Television, Daily Televised Mass and Today’s Catholic
Sacraments are Needed!
Baptisms, Confirmations, First Holy Communions
Weddings and Anointing of the Sick etc.
Educate parishioners Appeal ministries are ongoing & need support
Gifts needed and inform services available for those in need
Keep an open invite to all
Cecile’s Son, Riley!
07/12/2020
Upcoming & Prepare for… Keep an open invite for parish and Appeal giving
Continue communication with parishioners through all communications, pulpit and e-communications
July e-blast to those in Archdiocese database with email, no gift to 2020 Appeal
August Appeal mailing, arrive in homes early to mid-August
Appeal Second In-Pew Weekend, September 5 & 6
Prayers and gifts to the Appeal can be made at any time
One-time Gifts, Pledge Commitment until December 31 (6 months), Recurring Option
Text-To-Give, (210) 750-6712 KEY WORD “APPEAL”
New giving site with GIVE CENTRAL, Archbishop’s Appeal
Direct Mail, Pew Envelope & E-Pew Card
Phone (210) 734-1604
Open Group Discussion
Mission
The mission of Hope for the Future is to assist families in obtaining the academic and spiritual benefits of a Catholic school education in the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
History of HOPECommunity leaders, realizing a critical need among impoverished families in the San Antonio inner city, created Hope for the Future (Hope) as a way out of the cycle of poverty for their children. Hope is making the dream of a Catholic school education a reality for hundreds of these families by awarding them with tuition assistance to help cover the cost of their child’s Catholic schooling.
Established in 2006, Hope helps to make the proven benefits of Catholic School Education available to economically disadvantaged children. Through tuition assistance and grants to schools, Hope supports all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
Over 14 years, Hope has awarded over $22 million in tuition assistance funds to 16,000 students.
Hope For Future – Upcoming
Appeal Coordinator help is needed to promote….
Hope for the Future Second Collection, October 11 Hope is an Appeal ministry
Pulpit message and e-promotion
14th Annual, Run with a Mission 5K Virtual Walk, Run, or Bike for your Catholic school at our
Missions or around your neighborhood
Promote Catholic Education!
October 11-25
Registration opens online August 1,www.archsa.org/hope
On the Way, Andale! Capital Campaign Goal Met $60.5 million
Encourage parishioners to continue their commitment to fulfill their Andale pledges
More than 50% pledges paid
Plans to begin projects!
Need assistance contact….
Debbie Montez, Parish Reports and Project, [email protected]
Michael Bossaller, Marketing Your Parish Project, [email protected]
Questions of Final Comments or Ideas
Contact: Mrs. Cecile Montanez, DirectorAnnual Appeal, Grants or Hope for the FuturePhone: (210) 734-1991 Email: [email protected]
Closing Prayer – During Times of Transition God of everlasting faithfulness, you have called us to new ways of being and doing to which we are still
becoming acclimated, we know that you are with us in the midst of this transition and we thank you of your presence.
Guide us as we journey together upon this sea of change, for we need your wisdom and your steadfast love as we move forward toward an unknown future. Give us the courage to face our challenges with grace, and help us to trust that your hand is always upon us.
May we look to you for reassurance so that we may encourage any among us who falter in this time of uncertainty, and strengthen our conviction that with you by our side, we have nothing to fear. Encourage us to come together as a team as we remember that it is your people whom we serve. All this we ask in the name of your son, Jesus, our Lord. Amen.