What is the difference between Parish Stewardship and the Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA)?

• Occurs in the fall of each year
• Sacred Heart of Jesus parishioners support the Parish campaign
• Yearly pledge to the parish: January - December
• Donations processed through the parish
• Tax statement provided by the parish
• Ordinary income supports the overall operations of Sacred Heart including:
  • Liturgy, parish community development and ministries such as YAMs and RCIA
  • Sacramental Preparation
  • Church, building, and campus maintenance
  • Community outreach efforts, such as feeding and caring for those in need

• Occurs in the spring of each year
• Catholics and Parishes across Western Washington support the Archdiocesan campaign
• Pledge to the Archdiocese: May - 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