The Crozier Society - Archdiocese of Seattle
The Crozier Society - Archdiocese of Seattle
The Crozier Society - Archdiocese of Seattle
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<strong>The</strong> <strong>Crozier</strong> <strong>Society</strong><br />
<strong>Archdiocese</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Seattle</strong><br />
WHAT IS THE<br />
CROZIER SOCIETY<br />
• A group <strong>of</strong> Catholic leaders who<br />
support the Archbishop and help<br />
fund seminarian formation.<br />
• A group who share in spiritual<br />
development through quarterly<br />
liturgies, annual retreats and<br />
pilgrimages.<br />
• Catholics from around the<br />
<strong>Archdiocese</strong> who come together<br />
for the opportunity to build<br />
relationships with the Archbishop<br />
and each other.<br />
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS<br />
OF MEMBERSHIP<br />
• Spiritual and social events with<br />
Archbishop Sartain:<br />
Lenten Reflection, Mass & Dinner<br />
Summer Mass & BBQ<br />
Fall Vespers & Appreciation Dinner<br />
Christmas Reception<br />
• Invitation to the Archbishops’ Annual<br />
Golf Tournament<br />
• Invitation to join Archbishop Sartain<br />
on his pilgrimages<br />
• <strong>The</strong> knowledge that you are<br />
investing in the future <strong>of</strong> our Church<br />
by helping to fund seminarian<br />
formation.<br />
• Opportunities to meet and get to<br />
know our future priests.<br />
Connecting Catholic leaders to<br />
support seminarian formation<br />
and the future <strong>of</strong> the Church<br />
in Western Washington<br />
Dale & Mary Winter congratulate<br />
Archbishop Sartain after receiving<br />
his Pallium in Rome.
HOW ARE FUNDS USED<br />
<strong>Crozier</strong> <strong>Society</strong> contributions are<br />
used to support the men studying<br />
for the priesthood through the<br />
Seminarian Formation Fund. Each<br />
year <strong>of</strong> formation costs $35,000 for<br />
one seminarian. Support for the<br />
Seminarian Formation Fund has<br />
contributed to the formation and<br />
ordination <strong>of</strong> 42 new priests in the<br />
last 10 years.<br />
WHAT IS REQUIRED TO<br />
BECOME A MEMBER<br />
Members make a minimum annual<br />
contribution <strong>of</strong> $2,000 renewable<br />
at the start <strong>of</strong> each fiscal year<br />
(July 1-June 30).<br />
Archbishop with Seminarians<br />
IS THERE A PAYMENT<br />
SCHEDULE AVAILABLE<br />
YES! Contributions may be made<br />
annually, twice a year, or quarterly.<br />
A pledge reminder is sent so that<br />
gifts can be paid in full by fiscal<br />
year-end.<br />
HOW DO WE JOIN<br />
Send the enclosed pledge card<br />
along with your contribution to:<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Crozier</strong> <strong>Society</strong><br />
710 9th Avenue<br />
<strong>Seattle</strong>, WA 98104-2017<br />
or online at:<br />
www.seattlearchdiocese.org/crozier<br />
Fr. Jose Alvarez is blessed by<br />
Archbishop Sartain during his<br />
ordination.<br />
For more information:<br />
(206) 903-4621 ~ 1(800) 327-5293<br />
Email: croziersociety@seattlearch.org
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