February 25, 2021 - Archdiocesan Annual Appeal 2021

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Archdiocese of San Francisco

ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL 2021

“For the needy will never be forgotten, nor will the hope of the afflicted ever fade.”

PSALM 9:19

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

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ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL 2021

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ARCHDIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL 2021 GOAL $6,100,00 “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.”

Universal Church & Communications 24% $1,446,000

Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone

YOUR GIFTS CHANGE LIVES

Clergy Support 35% $2,159,000

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% $1,140,000 Social Ministry 22% $1,355,000

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CHANCERY BUDGET FOR 2021 SOURCES OF INCOME $ 15,500,000

AAA 2021 39% $6,100,000

Other Sources 61% $9,400,000

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Clergy Support Clergy Support helps those who care for us.

It supports priests, deacons, and seminarians in their ministry. 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 2021 Annual Appeal video message: SFArch.org/AAA February 1, 2021 Dear Friends in Christ: The year 2020 was a year like no other.

Whether it was the shelter-in-place mandate, the virus itself, or the economic shutdown, all of us have been affected.

While sometimes a cause for anxiety and apprehension, these many months have also reaffirmed our tremendous sense of community in the Church. Parishioners, men and women religious, and priests throughout the Archdiocese have vividly demonstrated what it means to be a Catholic through prayer, outreach, care, and love for one another.

As Catholics, we use our gifts and talents to serve others. We practice our faith in many ways – devoting our time to mission and ministry, assisting people in need, and supporting each other. The demonstrations of faith that I witness daily inspire me in my ministry.

The Archdiocesan Annual Appeal (AAA) provides a unique opportunity to practice our faith and assist people in need – and does so in a way that our individual parishes would not be able to on their own. We cherish the opportunity to come together as one body in the Archdiocese and participate in the AAA. The theme for this year’s AAA is “For the needy will never be forgotten; nor will the hope of the afflicted ever fade.”

This year, in particular, there are many people who need care and support.

By responding to God’s call to stewardship and grace and participating in the Annual Appeal, we support our pastors and parishes in their financial and human resources efforts, our parish ministries and schools, clergy, youth and young adults, social ministries, and the greater Church, among others.

On behalf of all who need and depend on the ministries and services of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, I ask you to make a gift to the Archdiocesan Annual Appeal. Your gift will impact many lives, and it will be greatly appreciated.

Your contribution is a tangible expression of your commitment to bring Christ to others. It reinforces the vital nature of our mission; it enhances our ability to teach, spread, and celebrate the faith; and it impacts the lives of countless individuals.

I thank you for your demonstrations of faith that inspire me, your commitment to our Church, your support of your parish, and your consideration of this request.

Sincerely yours in our Lord, Most Rev. 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 2021.” 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.