An Act of Worship
Giving
The call to give a portion of our blessings back to the Lord is a practice that begins with Abraham in the Book of Genesis and even before him in the offering of Abel the Just. For all that we have received, we are also called to respond in gratitude and joy.
“Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return to measured out to you.” (Lk 6:38)
online giving
The offertory collection is St. Mary’s most significant financial resource. Gifts through the offertory collection are the primary source of financial support for the parish. Support to this collection online or in the Sunday collection basket as an expression of our thankfulness to God for the many blessings He has given us. It is our opportunity to give back a portion of that which He has so graciously bestowed upon us so that His church can continue to grow.
The Catholic Church also generously supports special causes associated with the Catholic Christian faith through periodic Sunday collections. These special collections provide a way for our community to support all the great efforts made by our local, national, and universal Church.
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Support our maintenance & rectory funds!
Two additional special funds that you can support through online giving are our maintenance and rectory funds!
Donations to the maintenance fund will be used to help with needed repairs and updates to our building. Donations to the rectory fund will be used to help construct a new rectory on our property.
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Planned Giving
Planned gifts area a meaningful way to ensure the needs of St. Mary Catholic Parish are met both now and well into the future. Whether contributions are restricted for certain areas of need or projects by the donor or given as unrestricted gifts, the parish is extremely grateful to those who choose to leave a lasting legacy by making a planned gift.
Donors are encouraged to consult with a financial advisor, accountant, or attorney about structuring charitable giving in a way that best meets their philanthropic and financial goals. For proper identification of St. Mary Parish-Pinckney in legal documents, please contact the parish office at (734) 878-3161 or info@stmarypinckney.org. You also can contact Lisa Brown, a charitable giving advisor serving the Diocese of Lansing and its parishes through The Catholic Foundation. Lisa can be reached at lbrown@dioceseoflnsing.org. See below for ways to provide futures support for St. Mary Parish:
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A donor can reduce or eliminate capital gains taxes through a gift of appreciated securities. Please contact the parish office at 734-878-3161 to discuss giving options to St. Mary Parish.
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Retirees age 70½ and older can donate up to $100,000 tax-free from required IRA distributions annually when transferred directly from their IRA account to a specified charity. If donated, such distributions may be excluded as ordinary income from federal income tax. This may be especially attractive for retirees not needing IRA-distributed income for current living expenses. Be sure to consult with your tax advisor before making such financial decisions and to request information on Qualified Charitable Distributions. For more information, contact the parish office at (734) 878-3161.
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Donors 70½ or older are eligible to move up to $100,000 from their IRAs directly to qualified charities without having to pay income tax on the money. For more information, please contact the parish office at 734-878-3161.