WHY GIVE BACK TO GOD?

Giving our offerings reflects a grateful heart that wants to give back to God a portion of what He has given us; in reality, what is already His. This is our opportunity to show God that He is first in our lives. Giving is a reminder that God is the supplier of everything we have. It is also God’s personal invitation to an outpouring of His blessings in your life.

At Elgin Roman Catholic Family of Parishes, we are focused on one goal: changing lives… one person at a time. The simple fact, however, is that the Church cannot do this without financial resources. God has directed that each church is to be funded by the offerings of those who are a part of that Parish. Simply put: Our giving makes an eternal difference.

GIVING OPTIONS

1. Automated Through Your Bank

You can set up an automatic, repeating payment through your bank. It’s the best way to give for several reasons:

• It makes giving a priority because you set it up to give first instead of what is left over.
• It helps you stay consistent in your giving, even when you are away.
• It’s a free service to you and it doesn’t cost the church anything to process.

Please contact the office for help to get you set up.

2. Electronic Giving Through Pllenty

Giving online is another great way to give. You can use your debit or credit card to make either a one-time payment or set up a recurring payment. To use this method, select the link associated with the Parish you would like to give to (below).

To donate electronically to a church in our famiy, please click below:

https://dol-olos.pllenty.com/

https://dol-saint-annes.pllenty.com/

DONATE TO HOLY ANGELS' 

https://dol-holyangels.pllenty.com/

For more information about Pllenty electronic giving, click ‘What is Pllenty Giving?’

3. E-Transfer  If you wish to perform a bank transfer, please contact Maureen Marcelissen at 519-631-3640 ext 241 or email her at mmarcelissen-hnm@dol.ca

4. Weekly Envelopes

You can give each week by using Offertory Envelopes. These are available from the office.

Just place your envelope including a cheque or cash in the weekly offertory basket during Mass.

5. Mail in a donation 
No matter which church you would like to donate to, please mail   c/o St. Anne's Church, 20 Morrison Drive, St. Thomas, ONT  N5R 4S6.  The cheque can be made payable to the church of your choice.

6. Leave a Legacy

The Church has been there for you and your family during the most important moments of your life. Pass your values on to future generations by providing for the ministries you love today and into the future. By planning a gift now, you can leave a legacy that will support and nourish the Church today and for generations to come.

The Parish is a registered charity and eligible to be name in your Will, resulting in tax breaks. Examples of other legacy gifts include;

· Shares

· Mutual Funds

· Life Insurance

· Real Estate

· Annuities

· RRSP’s

· RRIF’s

· Art

· Other Investments

Your generous gifts can be given both during your lifetime as well as in your Will.

You should obtain professional advice in planning gifts and preparing your Will.