Tithing

Contribution Envelopes
The traditional way of giving - using contributions envelopes - is still the most common way that our parishioners contribute. We order envelopes quarterly for all who plan to use them. You are also welcome to just drop in a check without an envelope. If you use cash, please request envelopes or write your name on a plain envelope so that we can give you credit for the contribution for tax purposes.

ACH - A Convenient Way to Make Your Church Contributions
St. Patrick Church offers an automated debit method for your church contributions. This is through the ACH (Automated Clearing House) process. The ACH process works like as follows: the amount you designate is electronically withdrawn from your account and credited to St. Patrick Catholic Church.

For ACH contributions, you must fill out the authorization form, attach a voided check, and turn your form and check in to our parish office. You will select a set amount which will be deposited into the church account on a schedule of your choosing. Many options are available and participation is allowed regardless of where you choose to bank. This convenient option allows your contributions to still be tax-deductible, as well. There is no fee for this service to you or us.

It is important to note that the church will not have access to your bank account and your contributions are confidential. You will receive credit for all contributions for tax purposes. If you wish to change the amount, simply fill out another form. If you wish to cancel the authorization, you may fill out a cancellation form giving a few days advance notice.

This automated form of giving is a great option for weekly or monthly tithing. You may continue to give by check or cash for other collections such as Christmas or Easter.

Forms are available in the parish office and on this website under Parish Forms. Please call the parish office if you have any questions. We encourage everyone to consider this way of giving as it is quite easy for our record-keeping, as well.

Individual Retirement Account Charitable Distributions and Stock Gifts
An individual age 72 or over can designate a portion of his/her IRA account as a qualified charitable distribution. This amount would not be included on the individual’s taxable income. To make this donation to the church, the individual must instruct the bank or other financial institution holding the funds to send the check directly to the church. They should be sure to note the name of the donor. Feel free to call the parish office for more information.

A stock donation must go through the diocese, but the proceeds will come to the parish. Please call the parish office for more details.

Planned Giving
There are many forms of estate planning that are wonderful ways to ensure that you and your family leave a lasting legacy in your parish and/or school. There are a variety of options to give in this way. Please be sure to contact your parish or school office to discuss these opportunities, which include:

Memorials - Memorial donations are simple ways to designate funds in remembrance of a loved one
Bequests - A designated percentage or specific amount specified in one's will
Individual Retirement Account Beneficiary - A designated percentage of one's Death Benefit proceeds from a retirement account
Life Insurance Beneficiary - A designated percentage of one's Death Benefit proceeds from a life insurance policy
Charitable Life Insurance - A life insurance policy in which the individual is named the insured and the charity is the owner and beneficiary
Charitable Gift Annuity - An irrevocable transfer of money, securities, or property in exchange for a contract to pay the donor an annuity payout for life
Charitable Remainder Trust - A trust which provides annual payments to the owner and/or other beneficiaries and the remainder is used by charity