What shall I return to the Lord for his goodness to me?”
Psalm 116:12
Responding generously to what we have been given by God is a hallmark of Christian discipleship. Giving faithfully, and sacrificially enables our parish community to fulfill the mission of the Church: and bring about an important transformation within our hearts and minds. In this way, the God who is never outdone in generosity brings to life the beautiful words of the Prayer of St. Francis: “For it is in giving that we receive.”
There are several ways to contribute financially to St Joseph.
PAG allows you to provide your Sunday offering through scheduled transfers from your bank account directly into the account of the Parish. You provide authorization to the Parish to debit your account a specified amount, and the Parish initiates these transfers based on what you agreed. A tax reciept is provided each year for your contributions. You hold complete control of your offerings.
What are the Advantages of Pre-Authorized Giving?
For the Parish: St Joseph Parish will benefit from receiving your contributions more dependably, and regularly. If you happen not to be at Mass for any reason, the parish continues to receive your offering. This enables our Parish to plan pastoral programs and activities more effectively, with the confidence of knowing that our income will be reliable throughout the year. Finally, it reduces paperwork for the Parish Office and allow us to put time and energy toward other priorities.
For the parishioner: You will benefit from the convenience of having your offerings automatically deposited into the Parish’s account, without having to place money or a cheque in the collection each week. Most of all, though, it gives you the opportunity to re-think your giving. Rather than giving from what’s left over, PAG encourages you to discern your level of Parish support and to respond more fully to the call to belong to your Parish with greater intention.
How Does it Work?
Pre-authorized gifts will be processed once a month on the 15th (or closest business day). You can choose from two options for Pre-Authorized Giving.
Option one: Set an ongoing, monthly contribution to the regular parish collection and/or building fund. This monthly contribution continues until you let us know to make a change or terminate your giving - no yearly renewal is needed. This option does not include offerings for special collections such as Christmas and Easter, Share Lent, Diocesan Collections, or St Vincent de Paul. Envelopes are be available for these collections in the Parish for your use. Please complete FORM ONE only for this option.
Option two: Customize your giving to include both regular contributions and Special Collections in your Pre-Authorized Giving. This form is completed yearly, and allows you to specify a weekly contribution as well as donations for special collections including Christmas, Easter, Diocesean Collections, and Share Lent. Please complete FORM ONE (leave "regular monthly offering" blank) and FORM TWO.
How can I cancel payments?
You may stop your pre-authorized giving by simply writing a letter with 30 days’ notice to St. Joseph Church. If you would prefer to use a standardized cancellation form instead of writing a letter, or for more information on your right to cancel your pre-authorized giving agreement, please contact your financial institution or visit payments.ca
You have certain recourse rights if ever any debit to your account does not comply with this agreement. For example, you have the right to receive reimbursement for any debit that is not authorized or is not consistent with this pre-authorized giving agreement. To obtain more information on your recourse rights, contact your financial institution or visit payments.ca