What are the benefits for me and my parish for using Online Giving?

Parishioner Benefits - No need for checks - Option to remain anonymous - Financial planning allows you to align your paychecks with your parish schedule. - Allow you to give you even when you are unable to attend parish services. - Earn benefits such as airline milage or cash bonuses. - Use Online Giving in conjuction with offering envelopes. - No need to share confidential accout information with parish staff; enter it directly into the Online Givine secure site. Parish Benefits - No check processing fees - Increase regular giving with  recurring contributions - More accurate revenue forecasting - Reaches a wider demographic of givers - Accomodates special parish collections and missions - Eliminates parish staff's concerns regarding security of sensitive data. - Allows staff to focus on parish ministries and actiivities.

Online Giving FAQs

What are the advantages on Online Giving? It makes it easy to fulfill stewardship commitments, even when you are unable to attend church.  You never have to bring cash or checks to church.  Giving electronically also helps the church save money and plan its budget! How are my contributions automatically deducted from my account? Once you create your account, the contribution amount specified wihh automatically be transferred from your bank accoutn to the church's bank account. When will my contributions be deducted from my account? Your electronic contribution will be debited on the date you specify. If I do not write checks, how do I keep my checkbook balance straight? Since your contribution is made at a pre-established time, you simply record it in your check register on the appropriate time.  Electronic contributions are recorded for you on your balance statement as well as your online reports. Without a canceled check how do I prove I made my contribution? Your bank statement provides an itemized list of electronic transactions as well as your online report. Can I put different amounts in offerings and have all of them withdrawn at different times? You can set up to contribute to different offerings at different times.  However, you will have to do each one seperatly.  You will not receive a receipt for each one. What if I change bank accounts? Simply login and update your account information. What if I try Online Giving and don't like it? You can cancel your authorization by deleting your credit card and/or bank account information along with your donation dates. How do I sign up for Online Giving? 1. Visit your parish website at www.stmarkstl.com 2. Click on the Online Giving link 3. Click on the Create New Account link. It's that simple!

                                                               June 28, 2011        
 
 
Dear St. Mark Parishioner,
 
            As we begin a new fiscal year on July 1, 2011, St. Mark Parish introduces a new Online Giving option to you.  As technology progresses in the world around us, more and more businesses and institutions are utilizing the computer to transact both business and charitable payments. St. Mark Parish now joins this trend by making Online Giving available to you.
 
            Following the study and advice of our Parish Council, we have chosen Our Sunday Visitor, Inc. as our Online Giving provider.  Our Sunday Visitor already provides the Sunday envelopes that so many of you use and now this new option is possible through their services.  This company has been in existence for 99 years and in addition to their offertory services, Our Sunday Visitor is a leader in the field of Catholic publishing, bringing to the Catholic faithful a variety of spiritual books and magazines.  Furthermore, Our Sunday Visitor is a not-for-profit organization, donating their earnings back to Catholic charitable causes.  Finally OSV has investigated this technology thoroughly and has in place the highest of security standards.  Your identity and your money will be safe.
 
            Online Giving offers many benefits to our parish and to you.            
 
            Many people in our parish already use the computer for all their banking business and to pay many of their bills.  Online Giving will allow you the chance to make an offering of thanks to God by using the same technology.  Consider this option for you and your family.  Pray to God about it.  Visit our parish website at www.stmarkstl.com for more information or to enroll.  

         Yours in Christ
     Rev. Msgr. Patrick K. Hambrough
     Pastor
     St. Mark Church
                                                                       

Click here to set up your online giving today