Archdiocesan Annual Appeal
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Give to our parish's 2026 AAA Goal
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2026 Archdiocesan Annual Appeal (AAA)
A Word from Father Greg:
The Archdiocesan Annual Appeal reminds us that we are part of the Body of Christ, that we belong to others whom we do not see, and they belong to us. St. Paul reminds us of that in his first letter to the Corinthians: ‘By one Spirit we are all baptized into one Body’ (1 Cor.12:13). Through the AAA, we are able to express our solidarity with those sisters and brothers whose needs are often greater than our own.”
“For the needy will never be forgotten, nor will the hope of the afflicted ever fade”.
-Psalm 9:19.The Archdiocese accepts mailed gifts and gifts submitted online using the link above. Please note "St. Ignatius Parish" on the memo line of checks, or select our parish from the online dropdown menu, to ensure your gift is credited toward our parish appeal totals.
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About the Appeal
Our parish contribution to the AAA helps us walk with nearly 450,000 fellow Catholics in Marin, San Francisco, and San Mateo counties to provide spiritual and physical assistance to the sick, hospitalized, burdened and forgotten. Your support ensures our parish plays our part toward bringing Christ's presence to those who need him most.
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2026 Archdiocesan Annual Appeal Goals and Impact
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Archdiocesan Annual Appeal 2026 Goal: $6,450,000
St. Ignatius Parish Contribution: $141, 382Funding allocations:
- Clergy Support:
- $2,263,934 (35%)
- Diaconate Formation
- Priests Education Fund
- Priests Retirement Fund
Parish Ministry & Schools: $1,635,082 (25%)- Young Adult outreach and programming
- Grief counseling and support
- Support for those preparing for marriage, reaffirming their marriage, or going through divorce or separation
- Social Ministry:
- $1,484,040 (23%)
- Restorative justice ministry
- Hospital & prison chaplains
- National Council of Catholic Women
- Ethnic ministries
- Universal Church & Communications:
- $1,066,943 (17%)
- Contributions to universal church ministries
- Special media and communications projects
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The AAA is an annual fundraising initiative in which the Archdiocese appeals to each parish to support the Church’s mission and the work of the Archdiocese on behalf of all those within its borders. It supports ministries we rely on and value deeply: faith formation for children and youth, marriage preparation, tribunal services (helpful to many families who seek a healing change in their marriage), chaplaincy in hospitals and jails, and social justice efforts that extend far beyond what any one parish can provide. It’s also how our parish participates in the work of the wider Church and walks alongside many other faith communities with fewer resources.
Each parish is responsible for raising an equitable portion* of the appeal's annual goal. In 2026, it is our collective duty to raise $141,382 by December 31. We are committed to raising 100% of that amount through fundraising from our parish community. Otherwise, we will pay any remaining amount from the parish's operating budget.
We hope every parish household will participate. While there is no
‘one size fits all’ contribution amount, we invite those who have the means to make a leadership gift of 1% of our 2026 goal: this year, that amount is $1,400. Not every household has capacity to make a leadership gift. Please prayerfully consider what amounts to a sacrificial gift for your household.* The fundraising goal for all parishes is calculated using a 20% portion of parish funds raised through the same four revenue sources the preceeding year:
- Annual Regular Offertory Income (excluding restricted gifts)
- Christmas and Easter Offertory Income
- Sacramental Fees (weddings, baptisms, etc.)
- Votive Candle Sales
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Frequently Asked Questions
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St. Ignatius Parish will be raising funds throughout the year.
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If the parish is not able to raise sufficient funds to cover our assessed portion of the AAA from our parishioners, the funds will have to come out of the parish’s operating budget. Timely payment is required as part of our, and all parishes’, communion with the Church.
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There is no ‘one size fits all’ contribution amount. Every parish household has different financial resources and capacities to give. We hope that contributions will be based on the idea of ‘Equal Sacrifices’, not ‘Equal Gifts’. The participation of all those who call St. Ignatius Parish home is what we strive for. Please prayerfully consider what amounts to a sacrificial gift for your household. Gifts of any amount are greatly appreciated and will be properly acknowledged by the Archdiocese.
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The funds raised during the AAA will help support the nearly half a million Catholics within the Archdiocese of San Francisco. They enable the Archdiocese to provide resources to our local community and to the greater Church. Please see the chart which illustrates how the Archdiocese will allocate funds raised from the AAA.
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