Between demanding schedules, traveling, and trying to get out the door on time for Mass, it can be challenging to tithe on a regular basis as God calls us to do. St. James would like to help by offering the modern convenience, safety, and reliability of making automatic transactions through an online giving system - you can quickly and easily give one-time and or recurring donation using a credit card or eCheck.
Online Giving for weekly offertory and other donations helps our parish foster responsible financial stewardship. One of the principles of good financial stewardship involves planning the gifts that are to be shared. Participating in our Online Giving Program is a good way for you to enact your financial stewardship plan each year -- one that ensures that our parish will receive your intended gift on a regular basis, regardless of whether you attend Mass at St. James or travel to another church while on vacation.
You will receive an email notification that will confirm your gift was received. Recurring gifts/donations receive a notification via email just prior to, and when each gift is processed.
Online gifts/donations meet the same security standards as online banking. Just be sure to use a secure internet connection (not a public wifi spot or a public computer).
Processing and reporting are much faster and more efficient, and there's no need to ever collect or store parishioner account information. Online giving/donations will also help us decrease the amount of paper and reduce our carbon footprint.