Special Collections 2022

This page lists the Archdiocesan special collections that we participate in throughout the year.
More information, including how to give will be listed each month.

JANUARY
January 29th – 30th Special Collection: NORTHWEST CATHOLIC
NORTHWEST CATHOLIC is the official publication of the Archdiocese of Seattle Its mission is to promote the new evangelization and form disciples by proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ. A percentage of this collection goes to the CCC, which promotes evangelization by supporting communications through television, radio, internet, and other media, and through special projects of the Catholic press. 

FEBRUARY
February 12 th - 13 th Special Collection: Prepares Collection (There will be an envelope designated in parishioner envelope packet starting this year). This collection, on behalf of the statewide bishops, is a direct mail & in-pew solicitation managed by Catholic Community Services of Western Washington (CCSWW) A statewide initiative of the Catholic Bishops of Washington State, Pregnancy & Parenting Support (PREPARES) supports parish-based outreach to pregnant women, men, and families of all faiths in building healthy support networks. By offering holistic, life-affirming resources, PREPARES provides for the emotional, material, and spiritual needs of families, from the time of conception to a child’s fifth birthday. This collection will help families across Washington build strong foundations for years to come. 

MARCH
March 5 th – 6 th Special Collection: Catholic Home Missions Right now, over 40 percent of dioceses in the United States are considered home mission territory because they are unable to fund the essential pastoral work needed in their communities. These dioceses face challenges due to priest shortages, lack of funds, remote geography, or impoverished parishes. Through annual grants, the Catholic Home Mission Collection funds catechesis, seminarian education, lay ministry training, Hispanic ministry and other pastoral programs. As a result of parishioners’ generosity, Catholic Home Missions impacts the lives of nearly nine million Catholics in the United States. 

Lent: March 2nd – April 15th Collection Request: CRS Rice Bowl This Lenten program has a fundraising component to it, along with resources for prayer, fasting and learning. 75% of donations fund Catholic Relief Services’ agriculture, health and educational projects overseas. 25% is distributed as grants in Western Washington for local anti-hunger projects.  seattlearchdiocese.org/ricebowl

March 26th – 27th Special Collection: Catholic Relief Services Collection Mandated by the USCCB, providing for Catholic Relief Services; USCCB's Dept. of Justice, Peace and Human Development; the Holy Father's relief fund; www.seattlearchdiocese.org/crs

JUNE
June 25 th – 26th Special Collection: Peter’s Pence Peter's Pence collection allows local Catholics to join the works of the Holy Father in helping to relieve the suffering of the world's most vulnerable; victims of war, oppression, and natural disasters.

JULY
July 9 th – 10th  Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA The mission of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS) is “Serving those who serve”. The ministry of the AMS is to provide for the pastoral care of Catholics in the armed forces (at home & abroad), military academies, Veterans Affairs Medical Centers and those working in civilian jobs for the federal government beyond U.S. borders – a total of 1.8 million Catholics worldwide.

SEPTEMBER
September 17 th – 18 th Catholic Campaign for Human Development Catholic Campaign for Human Development addresses the root causes of poverty in America through promotion and support of community-controlled, self-help organizations and transformative education. National grants are awarded by the U.S. bishops’ Subcommittee on CCHD with the approval of local bishops.

OCTOBER
In October Envelope Packet Priest Pension Fund Envelope Offering Parishes of the Archdiocese served by diocesan priests are asked to include in their envelope packets an envelope designated to the Priest Pension Fund. This collection ensures ongoing support for priests who have served us for so many years

October 15th – 16th World Mission Sunday Mission Sunday is celebrated the world over. Remembering that we are baptized and sent as a Universal Church, this collection for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith ensures the work and service of the Mission Church, as it supports mission priests, religious Sisters and Brothers, and lay catechists who are Christ’s witnesses to the most vulnerable communities.

DECEMBER
December 3rd & 4th : Catholic Community Services of Western Washington: CCS Appeal for the Poor Each year the CCS Appeal for the Poor informs parishioners about the work of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services (CCS/CHS). CCS/CHS are our Catholic Charities in Western Washington. Every day CCS/CHS serves over 100,000 poor and vulnerable people in Western Washington through more than 175 programs. This collection is used to support programs and services in your local area, and 92₵ of every dollar goes directly to serving those in need.