2013 Catholic Annual Appeal – Pledge Weekend

Dear Fathers,

The Annual Catholic Appeal launched on October 20 & 21, 2012. I urge you to carefully review the check off list for the Pledge Weekend November 3 & 4, 2012.

November 3/4: ACA Pledge Weekend

Pastor/Associate Pastor Homily on Annual Support.

Make In-pew Appeal – Help parishioners complete Pledge Card* in envelope. Assure Pledge Card are completed thoroughly take parishioners step by step. Making sure they indicate the language they prefer mailing to be received. Also have them indicate how they prefer receiving their monthly statement by Email or Direct Mail. Please let them know to only check one. To clearly print Name, Address, Home Phone #, Email Address, Parish Name.

Let them know about the materials inside in-pew envelopes

ACA Information Card

Pledge Card

Let them know the different ways to donate by Cash, Check or Credit/Debit/EFT. If they check Credit/Debit/EFT they must complete the backside of the pledge card.

Before each Mass on Pledge and Follow-Up Weekends, make certain that each pew pocket is replenished with envelopes and a sufficient number of pencils.

Use ACA suggested Prayers of the Faithful at all Masses.

Place announcements in bulletin and make pulpit announcements at all Masses.

ACA Website Link: http://yakimadiocese.org/offices/annual-catholic-appeal

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact either Patricia Thompson or myself at (509) 965-7117

Alma Benitez

Director of Stewardship and Development