Simply Giving - Contributions Made Easy
Save time, simplify your life, and support our parish! We’re keeping up with the times by offering our parishioners a new way to help our ministry. It’s called Simply Giving and is sponsored by Thrivent at no cost to POP. This electronic giving program will allow you to make contributions without having to lift a pen to write a check or reach into your wallet for cash.
Benefits to you:
The satisfaction of giving to God first
Easier to fulfill stewardship commitments
Strengthens participation and support in the church
Allows you to contribute even when you’re away
Easier personal budgeting
More secure than bringing cash or checks to church
Benefits for our Church:
Cultivates consistent giving
More predictable cash flow for better planning
Less work for office staff
Secure and easy cash maintenance
How it works:
You authorize a specified amount of money to be electronically transferred directly from your checking or savings account to the parish account. You also specify the frequency of the transfers, i.e. weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly.
It is safe, and easy. In fact, it is less risky than checks, as it cannot be lost, stolen, or destroyed, and the rate of accuracy is high. The electronic transfer will cost you NOTHING and you save the cost of the check. The parish will issue you a donation statement for your tax records, and your bank statements will provide you with a record of transfer as additional proof of your contributions. Donations via electronic transfer can be made to our general fund or our building fund.
Traditional Choices Remain:
All registered parishioners will continue to receive envelopes, including envelopes for special collections for a variety of needs. Parish collections will be taken each week as usual. Participants in the Electronic Giving program will still participate in the tradition of the offering by marking their envelopes “EFT” and placing them in the collection basket.
How do I start?
It’s easy. An authorization form with information is available in the church office or you can download the form below. Complete the form, attach a voided check or deposit slip, and return it to your Treasurer, Mike Cunningham.
Download Frequently Asked Questions and Member Enrollment Form