What is an Automated Giving Program?

 

It is an automated means to financially support Saint Gilbert Parish through monthly contributions from your checking, savings or credit card account. There is NO cost to you to participate in the program.

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What are the benefits to me?

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1. Allows you to plan your giving in the same way you budget your other financial commitments.

2. You no longer have to be concerned about making up missed offertory donations when you are out of town, on vacation, ill, etc.

3. You can easily adjust the amount of your automated contribution (up or down) through the rectory or do it yourself via a secure website access or toll-free call.

4. You no longer have to write a check every week.

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How does it relate to the use of the weekly envelopes? 

 

If you choose to participate in the Automated Giving Program, then it replaces the use of weekly envelopes.

 

What happens to parishioners who feel uncomfortable not having to physically drop into the collection basket? 

 

Special donation slips are available  to be dropped into the collection basket for those enrolled in Give Central

 

How do I enroll? 

 

You can enroll by filling out an enrollment form found in the information display in the narthex, at the rectory, signing up directly on the Give Central website at www.givecentral.org. The process takes less than three minutes.

 

Am I able to contribute to second collections including both parish and diocesan collections? 

 

Yes, All automated giving participants have the opportunity to contribute to second and special collections at the parish, including Christmas, Easter, Peter's Pence, and more.  Simply visit the site and select the icon for that collection.

 

How does a parishioner change his/her information, such as the amount of the donations, bank account number or mailing address? 

 

A parishioner can visit the website at www.givecentral.org or WeShare (formerly Parish Pay) directly or provide these changes to the parish office. 

 

Which payment methods are accepted? 

 

Automated transfers from your checking or savings accounts or major credit cards such as American Express, Visa, MasterCard and Discover may be used to make your donation contributions.

 

Does the parishioner receive receipts for tax purposes? 

 

Yes all contributors enrolled with either WeShare (formerly Parish Pay) or Give Central can print out an annual receipt directly from the website every January, which they can use for IRS documentation or we will also send tax receipts for all contributors giving over $250.00 annually.

 

Can I donate a one-time gift or pledge for a specific term? 

 

Yes, one time gifts are graciously accepted. Participants can also arrange for a specific amount to be paid over a number of months.