February 13, 2020 - Archdiocesan Annual Appeal 2020

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Archdiocese of San Francisco

ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL 2020

“Use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace.”

1 Peter 4:10

Archdiocese of San Francisco Office of Development (415) 614-5580 development@sfarch.org SFArch.org/AAA

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ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL 2020 GOAL $6,820,000

“For almost a quarter of a millennium, the Church in San Francisco has been a beacon of hope, spreading the light of Christ to all in our community. I ask you to be generous with your prayers and with your material support for the mission of the Church here in our Archdiocese.”

Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone

Universal Church & Communications 26% $1,751,000

YOUR GIFTS CHANGE LIVES Clergy Support 30% $2,070,000

Your gift to the Archdiocesan Annual Appeal allows us to provide ministries, programs and services that benefit parishes and people throughout the Archdiocese of San Francisco. The Annual Appeal is an opportunity for all in the Archdiocese to come together as one community to support one another and all whom we serve.

Parish Ministry & Schools 19% $1,280,000

Social Ministry 25% $1,719,000

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CHANCERY BUDGET FOR 2020 SOURCES OF INCOME $ 15,800,000

AAA 2020 43 % $6,820,000

Other Sources 57% $ 8,980,000

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Clergy Support

Clergy Support helps those who care for us. It supports priests, deacons, and seminarians in their ministry to the people of the Archdiocese. This ministry includes: Council of Priests, Vicar General, Vicar for Clergy, Clergy Education, Priests Education Fund, Permanent Diaconate, Diaconate Formation, Office of Consecrated Life, Office of Vocations, Priests Retirement Fund, Serra Clergy House and Priests Elder Care.

Diaconate Formation Priests Retirement Fund Active Priests Support Seminarian Formation Priests Education Fund

Social Ministry

Through its variety of social ministries, the Archdiocese is able to thoughtfully engage with its diverse communities. Supported offices and ministries include: Hospital Chaplains, the Tribunal, Youth and Young Adult Ministries, Public Policy, Justice and Peace, Respect Life, Prison Ministry, Ethnic Ministry, Chinese Ministry, Ministry for the Spanish Speaking, Filipino Ministry, Ecumenical and Interreligious Programs.

Hospital & Prison Chaplains Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministries Respect Life Justice & Peace Ecumenical & Interreligious Programs Ministry Support in 22 Languages

Parish Ministry & Schools

The Archdiocese provides additional funding for its parish schools, varied educational programs and financial aid. Supported offices and ministries include: Department of Pastoral Ministry, Faith Formation Youth & Young Adult, Office of Worship, Marriage and Family Life, Teacher Incentive Grants, Alliance for Mission District Schools and Child and Youth Protection.

22,950 Catholic School Students 2,890 Teachers & Staff 68 Teacher Grants Premarital & Marriage Support Office of Faith Formation Office of Worship

Universal Church & Communications

The Universal Church supports the larger work of the California Conference of Bishops, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Holy See. The Office of Communications provides internal constituent communications and external communications that fund media relations, public information and special projects.

The Holy See Catholic San Francisco San Francisco Católico SFArchdiocese.org & Social Media California Catholic Conference of Bishops US Catholic Conference of Bishops

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Watch Archbishop Cordileone’s 2020 Annual Appeal video message: SFArch.org/AAA February 13, 2020 Dear Friends in Christ: On behalf of all who need and depend on the ministries and services of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, I thank you for your commitment to our faith and your support of our mission.

As Catholics, we use our gifts and talents to serve others. The Archdiocesan Annual Appeal (AAA) provides a unique opportunity to do so by enabling us to unite with parishioners throughout the ninety-one parishes in the three counties of our Archdiocese - San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin - and serve our greater community.

The theme for this year’s Archdiocesan Annual Appeal is “Use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace.” (1 Peter 4:10). By responding to God’s call to stewardship and grace and participating in the Annual Appeal, we are collectively able to support such varied and critical needs as parish ministries, youth and young adults, our schools, priestly formation, ministering to the poor, social ministries, and the greater Church, among others.

As the result of your generosity and that of thousands of your fellow members of our Archdiocese, we provide critical assistance and resources to people in need – and do so in a way that our individual parishes would not be able to on their own.

Our mission as a Church and people of the Catholic faith continue, and the needs are ongoing, so I ask you to participate in this year’s Annual Appeal. Your contribution is a tangible expression of your commitment to bring Christ to others. It reinforces the vital nature of our greater mission, enhances our ability to teach, spread, and celebrate the faith, and makes a tangible difference in the lives of countless individuals. All gifts to the Archdiocesan Annual Appeal, regardless of amount, are greatly appreciated and will be very beneficial.

I thank you for your demonstrations of faith that continue to inspire me, for your support of your own parish, and for your commitment to the greater Church. With my gratitude for your continued support of our Archdiocese, and with my prayerful best wishes, I am, Sincerely yours in our Lord,

Most Reverend Salvatore J. Cordileone Archbishop of San Francisco

Ways to Give Only you can decide what gift amount is right for you in light of your circumstances and the blessings God has given you. For your convenience you may make your contribution over time. Please see the table to the right for budgeting purposes.

• Online (by credit card or checking account): Please note that you can take full advantage of the benefits offered by your credit card, such as bonus points and airline miles.

• Using the enclosed brochure (by credit card, check, or cash): Please make checks payable to “Archdiocesan Annual Appeal 2020.” You may send your completed donation brochure directly to the Archdiocese (the address is pre-printed on the form).

• Stocks, Bonds or Mutual Funds: Donations of stock offer a way to make a charitable gift without having to utilize cash funds. In addition, a stock donor may be able to benefit from capital gains tax savings.

For more information on how to donate stocks, bonds or mutual funds, please contact the Office of Development: (415) 614-5580, development@sfarch.org.

• Matching Gifts: Many employers have matching gift programs which provide employees with the opportunity to enhance their charitable contributions. Please contact your company’s Human Resource professional to find out whether your company has a matching gift program.

Suggested Gift Plans Total Gifts

1st Payment

10 Monthly Payments

$5,000

$500

$450

$2,000

$200

$180

$1,000

$100

$90

$800

$80

$72

$500

$50

$45

$300

$30

$27

$200

$20

$18

$150

$15

$13.50

$100

$10

$9

For more information, please contact your parish or the Office of Development at (415) 614-5580 or email: development@sfarch.org A self-addressed AAA donation brochure is enclosed for your convenience.