Stewardship
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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
Render to God What Is God's - A homily given by Fr. David Carter 10-18-20
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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On Jan. 12, 2021, Fr. Carter interviewed Dr. Jimmy Turner, Basilica parishioner and Chief Operations Officer of Chattanooga Community Kitchen. Dr. Turner talks about the causes of homelessness, ways you can best help the poor, the Chattanooga Community Kitchen, other agencies that provide a support network, and even answers the question about how to answer honestly when you are asked for cash. The full transcript of the interview can be found on the Basilica’s website along with Fr. Carter’s Pastor’s Notes for Jan. 24, Jan. 31, and Feb. 6, 2021, accessible at stspeterandpaulbasilica.com/pastors-notesRead 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 -
We have over 50 RCIA candidates in our parish this year, and they have been meeting weekly since September to learn the Catholic faith. Sunday, Jan. 10th, at the 9:00 English Mass and the 1:30 Spanish Mass, they will participate in the Rite of Welcome. We need sponsors to accompany the candidates on this important faith journey, especially this year, as we’ve had less opportunity for the candidates to meet parishioners in person. Please pray for our candidates, and contact our RCIA Director, Dan Pacitti, through the parish office (rcia@stspeterandpaulbasilica.com) if you would like to help.Read More
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