Catholic Family Sharing Appeal 2009
Timeline

February 2009
7-8                   Announcement Weekend
14-15                 Education Weekend
16                    Bishop Letter Sent
21-22               Commitment Weekend

Continue to follow up after commitment weekend with pulpit announcements and Prayers of the faithful (click here) to highlight the need of full parish participation. 

 

March 2009
7-8                   Follow-up Weekend
23-27                    First Transmittal due in CFSA Office  

First batch of completed pledge cards due at CFSA Office.  Pledge cards separated into appropriate batches and parish check enclosed

It is important to follow the timeline throughout the appeal and to process the transmittals at the given time for the CFSA Office to process the pledge cards.  For information on processing transmittal forms: (click here).

April    2009
4           Public Thank You To Parish Members and encouragement to participate in CFSA 2009

27- May 1       Second Transmittal due in CFSA Office
Second batch of completed pledge cards due at CFSA Office. Pledge cards separated into appropriate batches and parish check enclosed

Review progress of toward goal, If the parish has not reached goal, the parish follow-up mailing (click here) will help.  Utilizing the parish stationary and making the communication personal are very important
 

In the early days of the Diocesan Appeal, Finance and Pastoral Council Members would personally visit or connect by phone (click here) or with members of the community.

May     2009
2-3                   Thank you and Second Parish Follow-up
 
Update parishioners on parish status and invite those who have not turned in pledge cards to prayerfully consider participating

25-29               Third Transmittal due in CFSA Office

Third batch of completed pledge cards due at CFSA Office. Pledge cards separated into appropriate batches and parish check enclosed

June   2009
1-5                   Telephone or Follow-up Letter
22-26               Fourth Transmittal due in CFSA Office

Fourth batch of completed pledge cards due at CFSA Office. Pledge cards separated into appropriate batches and parish check enclosed

30                    Parish Phase Year End - Parish Annual Reports due to Chancery

July 2009
27-31               Final Transmittal End of Parish. 

Diocesan phone campaign begins for those who have not responded. All pledges made to the diocese through this phase remains with the diocese.    Notify CFSA Office of any exceptions. Why do we keep the donation made through the diocesan phone campaign?

Parish Annual Reports due to Chancery

Diocesan phone campaign begins for those who have not responded. All pledges made to the diocese through this phase remains with the diocese.    Notify CFSA Office of any exceptions.