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Gracious and loving God, we understand that You call us to be the stewards of Your
abundance, the caretakers of all You have entrusted to us.
Help us to use Your gifts wisely and inspire us to share them generously.
Guide our hearts and our minds as we, united in our love for Christ, re-establish and
preserve this parish as a Doorway to the Sacred.
Send the Holy Spirit to work through us, bringing Christ to those we serve.
May our faithful stewardship bear witness to the love of Christ in our lives.
This we pray with grateful hearts, through the intercession of St. Peter, in Jesus’ name.
Dear Family,
The Lord be with you. As you know, the community at St. Peter the Apostle is special. As a faith
community, we are not merely a collection of individuals who choose to gather together once a week, but a family of faith that follows Jesus Christ and seeks to do His will. While our community has many faces and many stories, St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church family has one heart, seeking Jesus in His greatest commandment: to love one another as He has loved us. It is this devotion to Christ’s calling that serves as the basis of our church, giving life to our incredible ministries, worship, school, outreach, and growth.
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church is also a place. It’s a place that brings families, friends, strangers, members and visitors together to share the love of Christ. It’s a sacred place where people congregate to worship and grow closer to God.
Ours is a parish of incredible, exciting growth, with new ministries formed, new and young families joining every year, and new opportunities to find Christ present in His mystical church body. Over the last several months, a committee of parishioners and I have worked on a multi-phased plan designed to make sure our physical church grows along with our family of faith. Implementing this plan will ensure that our facilities remain the sacred, safe places of worship they are today for generations to come. As we prepare to embark on this journey, I ask you to prayerfully consider how you and your family can lend your support to this necessary and exciting next step for our parish family. If we are all willing to sacrifice, together we can achieve great things today and for years to come and ensure that St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church continues to serve as a Doorway to the Sacred.
Yours in Christ,
YESTERDAY & TODAY
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church has served Fort Worth since 1949, providing a place for individuals and families to celebrate their encounter with Christ. St. Peter the Apostle has always been and continues to be a parish that, like Christ Himself, is alive and active in the community, bringing people together to rejoice, break bread and worship.
Today, St. Peter the Apostle enduring an enduring tradition of liveliness and activity. St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School now serves more than 120 students ages 3-14, and the parish is home to over 1,200 families and more than 30 active ministries. This tremendous growth has allowed St. Peter the Apostle to serve as a vehicle for Christ in impacting generations of families, something we can all be very proud of. This growth has also presented a fresh set of challenges and opportunities.
OUR PLAN FOR THE FUTURE
For the past 18 months, leaders in the St. Peter the Apostle community have undertaken a detailed study to determine the parish’s greatest needs. This study incorporated input from members at all levels of the St. Peter the Apostle parish community in executing focus groups, feasibility studies and financial forecasts. As a result of this exhaustive effort, we are pleased to announce the Doorway to the Sacred Capital Campaign. This
campaign identified an imminent need for improvements to the parish’s facilities.
THE PROJECT
Narthex Addition and Improvements
$1.1 million
St. Peter the Apostle needs an indoor space for parishioners to gather before and after Mass that is
separate from the Sanctuary, which should remain serene and thus respect the sanctity of the Mass.
The proposed Narthex addition will serve as the main entrance of the church, keeping the Sanctuary
quiet and connecting to the parish center.
In addition to the Narthex project, the following improvements will be covered by this campaign:
• Relocation of choir to create center aisle
• Reconfiguration of Sanctuary to allow for additional seating
• Relocation of restrooms to more appropriate location
• Added access to cry room from new Narthex
• Overhaul of existing audio equipment
• Remodeling of Altar to provide enclosure for the Tabernacle
• Construction of a bell tower on the south side of new Narthex
B
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– $550K
At $550K cash commitments, we
are halfway to our goal and will
have raised enough money to
break ground on the narthex
addition.
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- $1.1M+
At or above $1.1 million, we
will have raised enough money
for the completion of all
projects in the Doorway to the
Sacred campaign.
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– $830K
At $830K, we will have raised
enough money for the completion
of the narthex addition and
modifications to the sanctuary.
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METHODS OF GIVING
Selecting the best gift plan depends on your personal financial situation and goals. As tax laws always change, and each individual’s financial situation is different, donors are encouraged to consult with financial advisers to determine their most beneficial method for supporting this Capital Campaign.
Advancement Foundation
The Advancement Foundation is a separate legal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charitable organization established by the Diocese of Fort Worth to support the fundraising efforts of the Diocese and its parishes and schools. The Advancement Foundation will accept your gifts in a fund
restricted exclusively for the purposes described in the materials for the Doorway to the Sacred Capital Campaign.
Pledges
All members of the parish community are asked to prayerfully consider what they may
contribute to the Doorway to the Sacred capital campaign over a period of three years. Pledges are commitments made in good faith but are not legally binding. They are a promise of support you are making to your parish, which can be fulfilled through monthly, quarterly, semiannual or annual installments.
Three Year
Commitment
Monthly
Payment
Quarterly
Payment
Semiannual
Payment
Annual
Payment
$100,000
$2,778 $8,333 $16,667 $33,333$50,000
$1,389 $4,167 $8,333 $16,667$36,000
$1,000 $3,000 $6,000 $12,000$24,000
$667 $2,000 $4,000 $8,000$15,000
$417 $1,250 $2,500 $5,000$9,000
$250 $750 $1,500 $3,000$6,000
$167 $500 $1,000 $2,000$4,500
$125 $375 $750 $1,500$3,000
$83 $250 $500 $1000$1,500
$42 $125 $250 $500$900
$25 $75 $150 $300PAYMENT OPTIONS
Gifts made by cash or check are the most common and will have an immediate impact
on the finances of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church. You also may pay your pledge
using your credit card or through an automatic draft from your checking or savings
account. Please also consider making an initial payment of 10 percent to 20 percent of
your gift when you make your pledge. This will allow St. Peter the Apostle to begin its
work sooner.
Securities
A gift of stocks, bonds and mutual
funds can often be an advantageous
form of giving. A representative of
the Advancement Foundation will
contact you, if you choose to make your
gift through one of these options.
Real Estate
Gifts of real property held for at least 12
months are entitled to an income tax
deduction equal to the full market value
with no tax on any capital gain.
Planned Gifts
Planned giving is the process of
carefully selecting the best method and
assets for making a charitable gift. Such
a gift can enable you to take full
advantage of tax laws to accomplish
your financial and charitable goals. A
bequest contained in your will is the
most common form of planned giving.
Life Insurance
You may donate to the campaign by
making St. Peter’s designated fund at
the Advancement Foundation the owner
and beneficiary of your policy. The
Advancement Foundation staff will
assist you with the correct wording.
Corporate Matching Gifts
A matching gift program provided
through your employer or board
membership may allow you to increase
the value of your gift. Many companies
match charitable gifts of their
employees, retirees or board members.
Consult your employer’s human
resources director or community
outreach director to see if your company
has a matching gift program.
Please remember that payments on pledges are deductible for income tax purposes as provided by law. Consult your tax attorney or financial adviser. All payments of every type will be made to the Advancement Foundation.
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Doorway to the Sacred
A Campaign of the Advancement Foundation
Pastor
Rev. Manuel Holguin
Campaign Committee
Brooks Amster Chris Duccic Brad Ekstrom Christie Vennel Magaly Orozco Yami Amado Leslie Alvarez Samantha Lopez Fernando Espinoza Julio Mendoza Ramon Leon Sylvia Mendez Danielle Healy Kim CameronThe Advancement Foundation
800 W. Loop 820 South Fort Worth TX 76108
817-945-9441
To donate to the Doorway to the Sacred Capital Campaign online, please visit: