Please make cheques payable to: "Bishop's Annual Appeal - Name of Parish"
Contact
For more information contact the Appeal office:
Charlene Nijhawan, Administrator
100 - 5th Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK
S7K 2N7
Phone: (306) 242-1500 Ext 242
Fax: (306) 244-6010
Toll-Free: 1-877-661-5005
baa@saskatoonrcdiocese.com
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Your support for the Bishop's Annual Appeal helps countless people whose lives are enriched each and every day through services, programs, and ministries throughout the diocese.
The Bishop’s Annual Appeal – “Sharing HIS Blessings” was
initiated in the Diocese of Saskatoon in 1984 by Bishop James P. Mahoney. It
continued to thrive under Bishop James Weisgerber (from 1996 to 2000) and from 2001 to 2009 under the leadership of Bishop Albert LeGatt (read his letter about this year's appeal).
The Appeal has responded to clearly identified needs regarding mission and
ministry in the diocese. It is an important way for parishes within the Diocese
of Saskatoon to reach out to active and non-active members, and a way for parishioners
to open a dialogue about the church and ministry.
 How Can I Make the Most of My Gift?
Be a monthly giver! Many parishioners find they can best manage their gift to the Bishop's Annual Appeal by pledging
payments on a monthly basis. This emphasizes consistent support and facilitates a larger total gift.
For example, if instead of making a one-time donation of $100 each year, I pledge 12 monthly payments
of $25, my annual gift triples to $300! Not only does this mean an increase in funds for the
ministry of the BAA, it also serves as a reminder that I am participating in this ministry year-round. When you make a pledge, you can pay in monthly installments (up to 12 months). It is a reminder that we share in the mission and ministry of the Appeal on a year-round basis.
All Gifts to the Bishop's Annual Appeal are greatly appreciated and will be acknowledges with a receipt for income tax purposes.
Ways of Giving
- Postdated cheques
- Pre-Authorized debits
- Credit cards (Mastercard & Visa)
After your prayerful consideration, your parish volunteers
will gratefully receive your gift. Or you can use the envelope
included in your BAA mailing this month.
Gift Amount |
Ten Monthly
Payments |
Five Monthly
Payments |
300.00 |
30.00 |
60.00 |
500.00 |
50.00 |
100.00 |
750.00 |
75.00 |
150.00 |
1000.00 |
100.00 |
200.00 |
1500.00 |
150.00 |
300.00 |
2500.00 |
250.00 |
500.00 |
5000.00 |
500.00 |
1000.00 |
Every parish in the diocese receives a yearly Appeal guideline. When a parish
surpasses its guideline, 75% of the overage is returned to the parish for a
variety of needs. Over the past 25 years, the Bishop's Annual Appeal has rebated over $5.7 million dollars to parishes through the Parish Sharing Incentive.
This funding is used for needs determined by the parishes.
OUR NEED $1,158,000
For more details and contact information on the 2009 BAA Case ministries and services, please see the attached Detailed Case Statement.
How You Can Share
- You may make your gift in full or in part when you make your pledge.
- A Pre-Authorized Payment Plan allows us to debit your bank account directly on a monthly basis, the first business day of each month. If you are already using this Plan, please renew your commitment annually.
- You may use postdated cheques.
- Credit card payments can be made using either Visa or Mastercard.
Please make cheques payable to: "Bishop's Annual Appeal - Name of Parish"
Contact
For more information contact the Appeal office:
Charlene Nijhawan, Administrator
100 - 5th Avenue North, Saskatoon, SK S7K 2N7
Phone: (306) 242-1500 Extension 242
Fax: (306) 244-6010
Toll-Free: 1-877-661-5005
e-mail: baa@saskatoonrcdiocese.com
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