Financial stewardship

Why give? There is no better investment in the world than the local parish. It is where people meet Jesus and lives are changed!

Acts 20:35 tells us: “I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give then to receive.’” Our parish cannot be the hands of Jesus without financial support from every parish family.  

Just as Jesus served the poor, we as disciples of Christ are to follow His example.“Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the Lord your God which He has given you.” (Dt. 16:17) Count your blessings, see the goodness of the Lord, and then return to God by supporting the mission of the church.

Here are ways you can contribute

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish  (Portage)
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• Sunday offertory and Tithing envelopes. To receive offertory envelopes, become a registered member of the parish. All registered members automatically receive tithing envelopes. 
  • Make checks payable to St. Mary Parish. Envelopes can be dropped in the collection basket at Mass or mailed to: St. Mary Parish, 309 W. Cook St., Portage, WI 53901

 

• Online: Online giving is a great way to make a one-time donation or to set up recurring payments through a checking/savings account, a debit, or credit card! Recurring payments can be made at any time and for any frequency you wish. There is a 1.5% debit fee and 4% for credit. You may set up a one-time or recurring donation to our parish by clicking here. 

 

• Direct Deposit (ACH): A Direct Deposit, or ACH, is an automatic withdraw from a designated checking/savings account. Withdraws are taken on the 5th and 20th of every months. There are minimal bank fees and the parish takes care of the rest. To set up a scheduled transfer, please fill out this form and return in the collection basket or the Parish Center. 

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• Estate Planning: By establishing St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish and/or School in your estate planning, you are providing the assurance that your assets will reflect your faith and stewardship values.  Your legacy of faith will continue to live on.  Please contact the Director of Advancement for the Parish and School Jamie Hahn at 608-742-6998 or email at jamhahn@stmarysportage.org.

 

• SCRIP Program: Instead of using cash, checks or your credit card when you purchase goods or services, you use your Scrip gift card.  The great thing about Scrip is that you can use it for everyday purchases like groceries, gas, prescriptions, gifts, etc.  You won't be spending any more money than you already do.  You will be helping to raise funds to support parish and school. To learn more about SCRIP click here.

St. Mary Help of Christians (Briggsville)
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• Tithing Envelopes
  If you would like for us to mail you a supply of envelopes for your tithe contributions of cash or check, please contact the Briggsville parish- 608-921-2282.​

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• Estate Planning: By establishing St. Mary Help of Christians Parish in your estate plans, you're providing assurance that your assets will reflect your faith and stewardship values.  Your legacy of faith will continue to live on.  Please contact Sr. Anita Henning (608-981-2282) or Fr. Gary Krahenbuhl (608-742-6998) for more assistance, if needed.