Ways You Can Give

Offering Envelopes:

Envelopes are mailed monthly to all members. Individuals use these envelopes to make systematic gifts to the Church. We recommend that individuals still make a pledge. If you are not receiving envelopes and would like to, please call 763.753.7632 or email Laura at llgarcia@st-patricks.org.

Gifts of Cash:

You can give cash in many ways. Your personal check, money orders, cashiers checks and just “plain old cash” are always welcome, or you can participate in our electronic contribution program “DPP”.

Electronic Contribution Program:

 The Church of St. Patrick offers a convenient option of contributing your offering through the Direct Payment Plan (DPP) Program. Giving to “Forward in Faith-Keeping our promises” through DPP has very significant benefits to you and to the parish. Giving electronically allows you to use your checking account, savings account and/or credit card (Visa or MasterCard) to "Give to God First" by contributing safely, simply, and automatically.

 This service is free and you may cancel it at any time. You may print the DPP set-up form by clicking here. Additional pledge forms are also available in the Kiosk located in our gathering space near the entrance to Kennedy Hall and in the Parish office. Or contact Laura at 763.753.7632 or llgarcia@st-patricks.org to have one mailed to you.

Note: When you sign up for the DPP program, your offering envelopes automatically will be suspended unless you request to continue receiving them.

GIFTS OF SECURITY

This information is not intended as legal, tax or investment advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney, tax professional or investment professional.

Stock gifts:

Stocks or other investments that have grown in value and that you have held for more than one year can become a substantial gift made at a low net cost to you. You receive a charitable deduction for the donation of these assets, based on their fair market value on the date you give the gift. An added bonus is the avoidance of all federal capital gains tax that would otherwise be due on a sale of these assets. To participate in giving the gift of appreciated stock, please consult with your financial planner, tax advisor or attorney to make sure that you are able to claim these gifts on your tax return for the year. A phone call at 763-753-7632 to arrange for any transfers would be appreciated.

Life Insurance Gift

Making sure that your family is taken care of first is obviously your priority. However, in the event that you find you have policies that you no longer need for their provision, make sure you make the most of utilizing these important assets. A simple way to make a significant gift in the future is to name the church as beneficiary. Or you can actually purchase a new policy naming the church as beneficiary or even co-beneficiary.