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NEW BI-MONTHLY ENVELOPE PROGRAM AND PARISH NEWSLETTER - Parishioners will receive donation envelopes in the mail through a new bi-monthly mailing. It is part of a new initiative to reach everyone in our church and increase participation. Depending upon your “Envelope Preference,” households will receive one of the following in December 2007:
Weekly Envelope Preference Sunday envelopes for Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Sunday envelopes for Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24 1 envelope for mailing donations, 1 envelope for Jan. 1 - Mary Mother of God 1 envelope for Feb 6 - Ash Wednesday, 2 envelopes for Additional Giving Opportunities Parish Newsletter
Monthly Envelope Preference 1 envelope for the month of January, 1 envelope for the month of February 1 envelope for mailing donations, 1 envelope for Jan. 1 - Mary Mother of God 1 envelope for Feb 6 - Ash Wednesday, 2 envelopes for Additional Giving Opportunities Parish Newsletter
Electronic Funds Transfer Participants 1 envelope for Jan. 1 - Mary Mother of God, 1 envelope for Feb 6 - Ash Wednesday 2 envelopes for Additional Giving Opportunities Parish Newsletter
ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER (EFT) - Electronic Funds Transfer is an option to the traditional envelope program. Electronic giving is a direct debit program whereby your contribution is automatically withdrawn from your account. The EFT program is used to fund the regular Annual Operating Budget only. Donations to the “Additional Giving Opportunities” must be made by using the “Additional Giving Opportunities” envelope available in your envelope packet mailed to your home. SPECIAL NOTE TO CURRENT 2007 EFT PARTICIPANTS: Your Annual Pledge and installment preference will automatically roll over to 2008. If you would like to increase/decrease your pledge or have changes in installment preference, complete and sign the EFT form. No need to attach a voided check unless your account has changed.
ADDITIONAL GIVING OPPORTUNITIES - Parishioners have the option to provide extra support in addition to regular gifts to the Annual Giving Appeal. You can make donations to the Capital Improvements, Church Endowment, School Endowment, and the St. Clare Center. Use the “Additional Giving Opportunities” envelope in the bi-monthly mailing to fulfill your pledge to these optional and extra opportunities.
MAJOR UNRESTRICTED AND RESTRICTED GIFTS - Oftentimes, parishioners want to give a one time major gift. Such gifts are allocated so that all areas of the church benefit; or restricted to benefit a specific purpose and/or intention of the donor. If you are interested in making a major gift to the church, contact Fr. John or Jane Ellen Liebert.
GIFTS IN-KIND - Another avenue of giving is through gifts in-kind, which are best described as non-cash gifts (tangible property). It is not the responsibility of St. John to place a value on gifts in-kind; however, a recording of such gifts are kept on file. An acknowledgement letter describing the item(s) donated will be sent. It is the responsibility of the donor to determine the value of donated items if you wish to claim your gift as a charitable deduction.
MATCHING GIFT COMPANIES - Matching gifts from employers can double or sometimes triple the value of your giving. Your employer’s human resource office will have the necessary matching-gift information including forms. Oftentimes, employers will not match gifts to religious organizations; however, gifts to St. John School could qualify.
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2008 ANNUAL GIVING APPEAL - The Annual Giving Appeal asks for your pledge of financial support to fund Church needs. We all have different levels of financial resources, but we are all called to return in a measure we have been blessed. Parishioners pledged over $1 million dollars in 2007 to support the parish. The Annual Giving Appeal funds over 56% of the regular Annual Operating Budget which supports all ministries of our church including school, religious ed, music, St. Clare Center, liturgy, youth activities, cemetery, adult ed, Spanish liturgy, and many more.
2008 Census Form | 2008 Annual Giving Pledge | 2008 Electronic Funds Transfer registration form “tithe” form EFT authorization form
SUGGESTED ANNUAL GIVING LEVELS |
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COMMEMORATIVE ITEMS TO PURCHASE FROM ST. JOHN CHURCH You can purchase a replica church of St. John the Evangelist. Click here to see details and print an order form.
Reserve your copy of the St. John Cookbook. Cookbooks are $20 each. Click here to print an order form. Cookbooks arrive January 22, 2008.
Purchase a brick in our Walk of Faith Brick Garden. Click here to print an order form. Bricks are purchased an installed throughout the year.
Special Church Bulletin Announcements Jan12, 2008-Feb 3, 2008 - budgeted envelopes needed increases to $27,065.19 November 11 - 25, 2007 - 2008 pledge information October 28 - November 11, 2007 - $225,000 forecasted loss
ESTATE PLANNING AND WILLS - Have you ever heard this phrase, “Remember the Church in your will.” You’ve probably asked, “Does anybody do this?” The answer is yes. St. John Church and School has received many bequests from a number of estates. You can make provisions for St. John the Evangelist Church and/or School in your will, designating a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate. Read a 5 part series on how to include St. John in your estate plans. These articles appeared in our church bulletin from Aug 5, 2007-Sept 2, 2007.
ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGETS - Our church finances are high priority. Below are some valuable resources. More links to additional sources will be provided. Please contact Jane Ellen Liebert is you have questions or concerns or need additional information.
2007-2008 Church Budget | 2007-2008 School Budget | 2005-2006 Annual Report
501(c)(3) AND TAX INFORMATION - St. John the Evangelist Church and School are recognized tax-exempt nonprofit organizations as described in section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code. The Church federal tax ID is 48-0576029. The School federal tax ID is 48-0930277. Adequate records of your gifts and donations are maintained in the Simon Parish Center.
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Giving to the Church Jane Ellen Liebert, Director of Development |
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Income |
1% |
3% |
5% |
7% |
9% |
10% |
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$20,000 |
$200 |
$600 |
$1,000 |
$1,400 |
$1,800 |
$2,000 |
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$25,000 |
$250 |
$750 |
$1,250 |
$1,750 |
$2,250 |
$2,500 |
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$30,000 |
$300 |
$900 |
$1,500 |
$2,100 |
$2,700 |
$3,000 |
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$35,000 |
$350 |
$1,050 |
$1,750 |
$2,450 |
$3,150 |
$3,500 |
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$40,000 |
$400 |
$1,200 |
$2,000 |
$2,800 |
$3,600 |
$4,000 |
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$45,000 |
$450 |
$1,350 |
$2,250 |
$3,150 |
$4,050 |
$4,500 |
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$50,000 |
$500 |
$1,500 |
$2,500 |
$3,500 |
$4,500 |
$5,000 |
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$55,000 |
$550 |
$1,650 |
$2,750 |
$3,850 |
$4,950 |
$5,500 |
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$60,000 |
$600 |
$1,800 |
$3,000 |
$4,200 |
$5,400 |
$6,000 |
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$70,000 |
$700 |
$2,100 |
$3,500 |
$4,900 |
$6,300 |
$7,000 |
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$80,000 |
$800 |
$2,400 |
$4,000 |
$5,600 |
$7,200 |
$8,000 |
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$90,000 |
$900 |
$2,700 |
$4,500 |
$6,300 |
$8,100 |
$9,000 |