What is the difference between:
Annual Catholic Appeal
and
Parish Stewardship
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL
- Occurs in the spring of each year
- Catholics and Parishes across Western Washington support the Archdiocesan campaign
- Pledge to the Archdiocese: May to April
- Donations processed through the Archdiocese
- Monthly reminders are sent from the Archdiocese
- Tax statement provided by the Archdiocese
- Supports over 60 ministries and services throughout Western Washington including:
- Catholic Community Services
- Catholic Schools Department
- College Campus Ministry Services
- Catholic Youth Organization (CYO)
- Seminarian & Deacon Candidate Services
- Priests' Retirement
PARISH STEWARDSHIP
- Occurs in the fall of each year
- St. Augustine Parishioners support the Parish campaign
- Yearly pledge to the parish: January to December
- Donations processed through the parish
- Parish office sends quarterly envelopes
- Tax statement provided by the parish
- Provides parish ordinary income supporting the work and ministries of St. Augustine Parish including:
- Parish Ministries
- Liturgical Ministries and Environment
- Religious Education
- Sacramental Preparation
- Parish Events
- Church and Building Maintenance
- Parish priests and staff
Gifts to the Annual Catholic Appeal and St. Augustine may be tax-deductible. If your employer offers a corporate matching program, please contact the parish office.