How You Can Help Support
"Let sacrifice, not convenience, be the measure of your generosity."
Pope John Paul II on the occasion of his first visit to America
At this most important moment of our history, let us keep in mind the many blessings the Lord has given us. Recognizing that all of our material goods are gifts from the Lord, we are asked in the Gospel to give back a portion of these gifts in thanksgiving for God's generosity and goodness to us. Your gift to this campaign is an opportunity to leave a legacy for generations to come. Scripture tells us that Christian stewardship goes beyond giving from ou surplus and requires a gift made from substance.PRESERVING OUR PAST BUILDING OUR FUTURE seeks sacrificial five-year pledges from donors in the Saint Jerome Parish community. Gifts can be accepted in a variety of forms, with an emphasis on those diat can be used immediately. All gifts to the campaign are "legally restricted" funds only to be used for the projects set forth in the case. Gifts are also tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
Forms of Giving
...Cash Pledges
Pledges are payable over five years and allow donors to consider more substantial commitments than are possible with one-time cash gifts. Pledges can be fulfilled by check, credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express) or gifts of securities.
...Securities
Gifts of stock to PRESERVING OUR PAST BUILDING OUR FUTURE can be a source of significant tax benefit to the donor by eliminating capital gains taxes. Please contact the church office for more information.
...Matching Gifts
If your company has a matching gift program, you may be able to "double die impact' of your gift by requesting a matching gift form from your company and including it with you letter of intent.
...Planned Gifts
Planned gifts, such as including this project in your will, could be used by a specific group of donors to help them participate in the PRESERVING OUR PAST BUILDING OUR FUTURE campaign. If you would like to learn more about this option please contact the church office.
Pledges are payable over five years and allow donors to consider more substantial commitments than are possible with one-time cash gifts. Pledges can be fulfilled by check, credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express) or gifts of securities.
...Securities
Gifts of stock to PRESERVING OUR PAST BUILDING OUR FUTURE can be a source of significant tax benefit to the donor by eliminating capital gains taxes. Please contact the church office for more information.
...Matching Gifts
If your company has a matching gift program, you may be able to "double die impact' of your gift by requesting a matching gift form from your company and including it with you letter of intent.
...Planned Gifts
Planned gifts, such as including this project in your will, could be used by a specific group of donors to help them participate in the PRESERVING OUR PAST BUILDING OUR FUTURE campaign. If you would like to learn more about this option please contact the church office.
