Stewardship
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Offertory ~ Bishop's Appeal ~ Capital Campaign
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We are asking all parishioners to support three important stewardship initiatives:
- The Offertory to sustain the regular needs of our parish,
- The Bishop’s Appeal to provide for the needs of our diocese, and
- Our Under One Roof Capital Campaign to preserve our facilities.
You can find out more information about all three initiatives here. Thank you in advance for your prayerful discernment and support for the needs of the Church.
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Under One Roof Capital Campaign
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The Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul is a unique treasure to Catholics in Chattanooga and the community at large. The Under One Roof Capital Campaign will provide funds to replace the leaking roof and gutters on the Basilica and update the heating and air conditioning systems. Any additional funds raised will help Sts. Peter and Paul renovate aging buildings to provide meeting space for thriving ministries in the parish. Your support will help preserve this beautiful Basilica for generations to come. Following the planning study and input from our parishioners, we have begun the first phase of our Under One Roof campaign and have the following resources to share with you:
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April 4, 2021
Dear Parishioners,
As we enter the Easter season, I am pleased to report that we are making wonderful progress and I pleased to report that the pledge total is currently more than $1 million. I would like to thank everyone who has spoken with a parish representative about our capital campaign. It is our goal to raise $1.9 million. In order to accomplish this, I ask that everyone prayerfully consider a sacrificial gift. Our gifts to this campaign are an act of faith. Abraham was prepared to sacrifice his only son Isaac and St. Paul reminds us that God Himself “did not spare his own Son.”
If someone contacts you about the campaign via telephone or email, please respond to them. These volunteers are giving graciously of their time in support of the Basilica and this important campaign. Please work with them for the benefit of the Basilica. They only need a few minutes of your time to answer any questions you may have and learn of your pledge decision. Thank you for the sacrificial gifts that we have received and for the future gifts that will allow us to preserve this Basilica for generations to come.
Sincerely in Christ,
Fr. David Carter, Pastor and Rector
Homily 03-07-21: The Latest Opportunity to Tear Down the Idol of Greed - by Fr. David Carter (READ)
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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
Question: How did you come up with my request amount?
Your request amount is based on giving history and answers shared in the planning study. Our goal is to challenge everyone to support the Basilica in a meaningful and sacrificial way that works for each family.
Question: Why should I support the campaign?
For 130 years, Sts. Peter and Paul has served as the mother church of the Chattanooga area. Catholics gather under her roof today just as they did 130 years ago to worship and grow in their Catholic faith. We are the current stewards of this magnificent Basilica, and it is our duty and privilege to care for it. The needs of the Basilica are real. The leaky roof needs immediate attention. We need to bring the heating and air conditioning up to current standards. We need additional meeting space. Let us pray for guidance on our pledges to ensure this effort is a success.
Question: Does the Diocese of Knoxville get any share of the funds that are raised in the Under One Roof campaign?
The answer to that question is no. The previous HOME campaign was conducted by the Diocese of Knoxville primarily for the goal of building the new Cathedral in Knoxville. 50% of the funds we raised in the HOME campaign remained at our parish and funded, among other initiatives, our recent sanctuary renovation. In contrast, our current Under One Roof campaign is a Basilica campaign. 95% of the funds raised will stay here in our parish to replace our roof, repair and upgrade our heating and air conditioning, and renovate areas in the parish to provide more meeting space for our ministries. 5% of the funds raised will be donated to our sister parish in Haiti, who recently lost their church to fire.
See our Frequently Asked Questions flyer for more information.
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When [Jesus] looked up he saw some wealthy people putting their offerings into the treasury and he noticed a poor widow putting in two small coins. He said, “I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood.”
— Luke 21:1-4
HOMILIES
Money (1-31-21) / Dinero (31 de enero de 2021)
LISTEN
Render to God What Is God's (10-18-20)
Stewardship: A Christian Imperative (8-4-19)
LISTEN
Please help us reach 100% participation!
To make your stewardship commitment, please complete the form below (fill it out electronically or on a hardcopy) and place it in the offertory basket or turn it in to the parish office. You may also email your completed form to business@stspeterandpaulbasilica.com.
Thank you for your generous gift, which helps to sustain our parish and our priests!
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Stewardship Appeal 2020-21
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October 11, 2020
Dear Parishioners,
In this weekend’s pastor’s notes you will find an encouraging financial report from the last fiscal year (see below). I would like to highlight, in particular, that we went from 50% of our families participating in our stewardship program in a recordable way to now 88% of our families participating in a recordable way. That’s awesome! And of those that give to our parish in a recordable way, half now give online! It is one of the reasons why our parish was able to sustain our stewardship efforts during the coronavirus even as other parishes have suffered more due to a loss of offerings. I am very proud of our parish for the way we have come together and have weathered this coronavirus storm, and I am grateful for the generosity of our parishioners.
Despite the positive picture that last year’s stewardship appeal gave, we still have ongoing needs. We have increased expenses because of the additional third priest to minister to the growing Hispanic community. We are especially worried about the facilities of the parish, including our roof and HVAC, both of which are substantial capital investments. We also still have 12% to go on 100% participation. Now is not the time to sit back and relax. We have to be vigilant over this next year to ensure the good that we have begun does not stall mid-course. Next weekend, Oct. 17th & 18th, we will be conducting our Annual Stewardship Appeal at Mass. Thank you for your generous support to our parish.
In Christ Jesus,
Rev. J. David Carter, JCL, Pastor and Rector
Financial Summary for
Fiscal Year ending 6-30-2020
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News
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The Bishop’s Appeal 2021 begins with a mailing that many of our parishioners have received from Bishop Stika asking for a generous commitment to this year’s Appeal. Your gift not only funds many of the operations of the Diocese of Knoxville, but also services that are of great help to our local parish community. For example, funds support our Religious Education programs, Campus Ministry, Youth Ministry, Hispanic Ministry, Tribunal, and Catholic Charities. Please answer Bishop Stika’s request and make a commitment to the annual appeal. In-pew pledge commitment will be Feb. 6-7. Click here for more info and to make your pledge online at any time.Read More -
We have developed a Frequently Asked Questions document to adress questions that have come up about the Under One Roof Campaign. We urge you to review this FAQ document carefully. It is our goal to make sure that everyone is well informed about the projects we are undertaking and how important they are to the future of the Basilica.Read More -
We have an outstanding group of parishioners who have agreed to make up our campaign leadership team. (Click to see the list.) Please give prayerful consideration to serving as a volunteer if you are asked.Read More -
Due to changes in the tax laws, the parish has mailed 2020 contribution statements only to donors who contributed $5,000 or more. Bishop’s Appeal and Home Campaign contributions are not included. The Diocese will mail a separate statement. If you do not receive a statement and would like one, regardless of amount, contact the parish office at 423-266-1618. Thank you for your generous financial support.Read More
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The first phase of our parish “Under One Roof” capital campaign is off to a great start. We have composed a campaign prayer. We invite you to pray it to help invoke God’s blessings in this important project. You can find it in our bulletin, website, and also taped into our pews so that we can pray it together at Mass.Read More -
Dear Parishioners, A campaign planning study was recently conducted at Sts. Peter and Paul to assess the needs of the Basilica and prepare for a major fundraising initiative. Thank you to everyone who participated. Your feedback and insights were extremely valuable in determining our next course of action. I am happy to share this summary report which highlights the key study findings and recommendations for proceeding. (Click to view Fr. Carter's full report from the Planning Study...)Read More -
Our Annual Stewardship Appeal is in progress and we are aiming for 100% participation from all parishioners. (Click to review and submit the appeal on our Stewardship page at any time.) NOTE: We have increased expenses because of the additional third priest to minister to the growing Hispanic community. We are especially worried about the facilities of the parish, including our roof and HVAC, both of which are substantial capital investments. As of yet, only 109 of the 498 households in our parish have made a pledge for the coming year. That's just 22%. Please help us reach 100% participation! Thank you for your generous support to our parish.Read More
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