Giving

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

- Matthew 6:21

ONE COMMUNITY. MANY VOICES.

When you make a donation to Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish, you are supporting our Catholic mission and vision for our community. You help us to share the word of Jesus Christ across our four church locations (Saint Bridget, Saint James, Saint Bartholomew, and Assumption),  as well as the Consortium of Catholic Elementary Schools (the largest population of Catholic education students in the state of CT!)

GIVING DRAWS US CLOSER TO GOD

GIVING GROWS OUR CHARACTER

GIVING EXPRESSES LOVE FOR PEOPLE

Ways to give

GIVE ONLINE

GIVE TO SAINT TERESA OF CALCUTTA PARISH THROUGH YOUR CHECKING ACCOUNT, CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD. GIVING ONLINE IS FAST AND SECURE.

GIVE CASH & CHECKS

GIVE CASH & CHECKS AT MASS BY DROPPING THEM IN THE OFFERTORY BOXES IN THE BACK OF OUR CHURCHES. ALL CHECKS WILL BE ATTRIBUTED TO YOU AND APPEAR ON YOUR END DONOR STATEMENT.

SENDING CHECKS BY MAIL

IF YOU ARE SENDING CHECKS BY MAIL, PLEASE SEND THEM TO:
SAINT TERESA OF CALCUTTA PARISH
80 MAIN ST.
MANCHESTER, CT 06042

Why we give.

God is generous and so he calls us to be as well.  What we do with what God has given us shows the world where our hearts are at and helps proclaim the gospel. We want to glorify God with every area of our lives, and that includes what we do with our finances.

FAQ

IS MY INFORMATION SECURE?

The Online Giving website provides a 128-bit secure browser connection to process your transactions and protect your information. By using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) you will be ensured that all of your information you enter is encrypted. To verify that SSL is functioning, look for the padlock or key icon on your browser.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF ONLINE GIVING?

It makes it easy to fulfill stewardship commitments, even when you are unable to attend church. You never have to bring cash or checks to church. Giving electronically also helps the church save money and plan its budget!

HOW ARE MY CONTRIBUTIONS AUTOMATICALLY DEDUCTED FROM MY ACCOUNT?

Once you create your account, the contribution amount you specify will automatically be transferred from your bank account to the church's bank account.

WHEN WILL MY CONTRIBUTION BE DEDUCTED FROM MY ACCOUNT?

Your electronic contribution will be debited on the date you specify.

IF I DO NOT WRITE CHECKS, HOW DO I KEEP MY CHECKBOOK BALANCE STRAIGHT?

Since your contribution is made at a pre-established time, you simply record it in your check register on the appropriate date. Electronic contributions are recorded for you on your bank statement as well as your online reports.

WITHOUT A CANCELED CHECK, HOW CAN I PROVE I MADE MY CONTRIBUTION?

Your bank statement provides an itemized list of electronic transactions as well as your online reports.

WHEN WILL MY CONTRIBUTION BE DEDUCTED FROM MY ACCOUNT?

Your electronic contribution will be debited on the date you specify.

CAN I PUT DIFFERENT AMOUNTS IN OFFERINGS AND HAVE ALL OF THEM WITHDRAWN AT DIFFERENT TIMES?

You can set up to contribute to different offerings at different times; However, you will have to do each one separately. You will receive a receipt for each one.

WHAT IF I CHANGE BANK ACCOUNTS?

Simply login and update your account information.
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