St. Peter Cathedral Church

Annual Fund

Investing in the Parish for the Future

The Annual Fund Drive is a coordinated, concentrated effort on the part of St. Peter Cathedral Church and School to plan one major, professional effort each year producing more substantial results than a number of smaller fundraising campaigns.

Investing in the Parish for the Future is your opportunity to ensure the missions and ministries of St. Peter’s church and school endure for another century.

The Annual Fund Drive benefits all of the programs of the church and school. This year it will specifically target:

• Music Programs
• Religious Programs
• Scholarship Programs
• Programs in Support of the Less Fortunate

DONOR LEVELS

Bishop Mullen Circle
$10,000 and up

Rev. Donnellan Circle
$7,500 – $9,999

Sr. Eusebius Circle
$5,000 – $7,499

Bishop Watson Circle
$2,000 – $4,999

Pastoral Sponsor
$1,000 – $1,999

Principal Sponsor
$500 – $999

Duke’s Club
$250 – $499

Blue and White Club
$100 – $249

Friend of St. Peter
Up to $99

We see the results of our investment when we welcome new and returning souls into the St. Peter Cathedral family through school scholarships and enrollment, RCIA, Baptisms, Confirmations, and Weddings.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE? The purpose of the drive is to further the missions of both the church and the school. Monies raised will fund student financial aid so that a Catholic education is within everyone’s reach. The drive also supports our music programs, religious outreach, ministries to help the needy, and any unforeseen needs along with unexpected opportunities.

WHAT AM I EXPECTED TO DO? St. Peter Cathedral is committed to fulfilling our mission through serving our parishioners, school children and families, and neighbors. We look to you, our family, to help cover the cost of fulfilling our mission.

WHAT AMOUNT SHOULD I GIVE? We know that you will be as generous as possible and appreciate whatever support you can provide to the Annual Fund Drive. Please consider one of the suggested levels listed to the left.

HOW DO I MAKE A CONTRIBUTION OR PLEDGE? You may pay it in full today by enclosing your contribution in the envelope provided, or you may indicate the amount pledged on the envelope and how you wish to be billed. All checks should be payable to St. Peter Cathedral.

All contributions to the Annual Fund Drive are tax deductible. Gifts to the AFD will be acknowledged in the 2011 Annual Report unless anonymity is requested.

FOR ANSWERS: Jennie Hagerty | St. Peter Cathedral | 814.453.6677 ext 25

Bishop Tobias Mullen
The force behind the building of the Cathedral. Not only did he oversee its construction, but he also donated a significant amount of his own money to its construction.

Reverend John J. Donnellan
Fourth rector of St. Peter Cathedral from 1897-1915. It was at his behest that the Sisters of St. Joseph opened St. Peter Cathedral School on September 8, 1897.

Sister Eusebius Boyland, SSJ
The first principal of St. Peter Cathedral School. At the age of 22, Sr. Eusebius, along with 5 other teachers, instructed the grade school’s population of 300 students.

Bishop Alfred Watson
Graduate of St. Peter Cathedral School in 1921. Rector of St. Peter Cathedral from 1948-1969 and Bishop of the Erie Diocese from 1969-1982.

Be sure to check to see if your place of employment matches gifts. In most cases, gifts will be matched for employees, spouses and retired employees on at least a 1:1 basis.