Special Collections
The rule of thumb for giving of our tithe (10%) is half (5%) goes to support our parish and the other half (5%) goes to support other charities of your choosing. Some charities to consider are listed below.
Here is a listing of Special Collections that occur throughout the year:
Local Assistance for the Poor and Needy
St. Vincent de Paul Society (monthly)
Catholic Schools (October/February) - St. Joseph School and Seton Catholic High School fund drives, respectively
Annual Catholic Appeal (1% of tithe) (April/May) - Funds a wide range of archdiocesan programs and services
Catholic Community Services/Catholic Housing Services (December) - Provides social services support to families throughout Washington
Special National and International Church Collections
Catholic Home Missions (February) - The embodiment of the Church's concern for evangelizing the Black and Indian peoples of the United States
Catholic Relief Services (March) - Supports Catholic Relief Services overseas
CRS Rice Bowl (Holy Thursday)
Holy Land (Good Friday)
Peter’s Pence (June) - Provides funds for ministries especially overseen by the Holy Father
Catholic Campaign for Human Development (September) - Founded to end the cycle of poverty in the United States
World Mission Sunday (October) - Supports Catholic missionary efforts throughout the world
Priest Pension Fund (October) - Supports the retirement fund for our retired priests
Other Charities (e.g. Red Cross, Share, Unbound, Birthright, Compassion Vancouver, etc.)
