Opportunities For Giving At St. Philip Neri

Your financial stewardship gifts are used to advance the mission of our parish. By contributing, you are providing for sacramental preparation, liturgical and Christian formation programs, and costs associated with day-to-day operations of the parish.

There are many ways to give financially to our parish including the following options.

Online Giving: A Quick and Easy Way to Give

Online giving is an environmentally responsible choice that can simplify how you can make contributions to the church. You can make your contribution electronically by credit or debit card, or have it withdrawn directly from your bank account.

 Consistent Collections — Helps minimize the fluctuations caused by vacations, illness, weather or when families simply forget their contribution.

 Eliminate Writing Checks — Helps reduce or eliminate your need to write checks. A record of your electronic contribution will appear on bank or credit card statements.

 Flexible Options — Specify donation amounts and how frequently it will occur; weekly, monthly, or quarterly. Offerings will be automatically withdrawn from your checking or savings account, debit, or credit card.

 Changes Easily Made — Change donation amounts or cancel recurring contributions at any time.

 Simple Enrollment — Go to www.saintphilip neri.org, click on the GIVING, Online Giving button.

If you have questions about online giving or wish to learn more, please contact parish bookkeeper Melissa DeLaO at 803-548-7282, ext. 228.

Online Auto Bill Pay

Contributions are initiated by you through your personal banking bill-pay service. Please remember to reference your parishioner number and desired fund on the check.

Text-to-Give

Manage your charitable giving straight from your smartphone to facilitate one-time or recurring donations. For more information, please contact parish bookkeeper Melissa DeLaO at 803-548-7282, ext. 228.

Offertory Envelopes

Offertory envelopes are mailed to every registered household bi-monthly.

A Gift from IRA – Required Minimum Distribution

If you are the owner of an Individual Retirement Account, IRA, age 70 ½ or over, making a gift through a qualified charitable distribution is an option worth considering. It’s a convenient and smart option to support the mission of the Church while providing the donor a real advantage at tax time as you owe no tax on the gift. For more information, please contact your tax or investment consultant.

Plan Today and Give Later

A will or living trust is a thoughtful way to benefit your loved ones while giving you peace of mind that your estate is shared as you intended. You can also include St. Philip Neri in your will or living trust. A gift can take many forms and can provide you with many options. You can gift a specific sum of money, a percentage of your estate, stocks, or property. Careful planning today can also provide comfort and lessens the burden of your loved ones during what can be a very difficult time.

Tax or legal information provided is not interned as tax or legal advice. Always contact your legal, tax or financial advisor to assist with your giving plans.