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COVENANT OF SHARING:
YOUR GIFT OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Join with those who give generously and regularly to support parish operations (e.g. salaries, utilities, insurance). In addition to supporting parish operations, our generous parishoners and friends also support specific parish ministries and programs. Here are some specific ways you can provide financial support to St. Francis:
 Outreach to the Homeless
Through our Step Ministry, St. Francis provides welcome, a safe overnight sleeping space, and a hot breakfast for sixteen homeless men and women 365 days of the year. This secure space, our Parish Center courtyard, ensures that they get a peaceful night of rest, away from the perils and disturbances of the street.
Assistance to the Needy
 St. Francis helps individuals experiencing temporary hardships—such as eviction or their utilities being shut off or needing a bus pass to make a court date, return home, or visit someone in prison.
Building Fund
 At St. Francis, we take seriously the responsibility of caring for our beautiful, historic church, so that we leave a legacy for future generations of parishioners and visitors. Our Building Fund allows us to make the many repairs and capital improvements required by a structure that is over 100 years old.
Pakistan Aid
Catholic Relief Services is on the ground in Pakistan distributing emergency supplies to thousands of people stranded in remote areas. CRS engineers are at work repairing damaged water systems. Once immediate needs are met, CRS staffers will help farmers and others resume their work and rebuild their lives.
In the meantime, CRS has asked us to be in solidarity with the suffering people of Pakistan through prayer. At this time, the U.S. Bishops have not asked for a diocesan-wide collection for Pakistan. However, Catholic Relief Services is accepting individual donations for the relief effort in the following Ways:
- Online at www.crs.org
- By phone at 1-800-736-3467
- By mail at P.O. Box 17090, Baltimore, MD 21203-7090
Special Projects Giving
Parishioners and friends often ask if the parish has specific needs—for either items or projects. Individuals or groups can support the parish by completing one or more special projects through donating their time and/or financial resources. The parish benefits greatly, and the individuals receive a tax deduction if they desire.
All we are and all we possess individually is a gift that God has given us for our temporary use and for our use in helping others. Let us accept God's gifts graciously, cherish and tend them in a responsible and accountable manner, and share them in justice and love with others .
Watch the bulletin or check back here for special needs as they come up.
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WAYS TO DONATE TO ST. FRANCIS
Tax Advantages of Thoughtful Giving
Federal and state laws on income and inheritance taxes encourage charitable giving. All contributions to St. Francis Parish are deductible for those who itemize their taxes. Because each situation is unique, we urge you to discuss various gift options with your family and financial advisor to determine what type of gift is most beneficial to you and St. Francis Parish.
Regular Sunday Collections:
Cash or Checks
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make your check payable to "St. Francis of Assisi Parish" and write the program or purpose of your donation in the memo line (e.g., Where the need is greatest, Building Fund, Step Ministry, etc.). Place cash or checks in the offertory basket or mail to:
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
1066 26th Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
Envelopes
Request envelopes from the parish office and every two months you will receive envelopes for Sundays, Holy Days, and special collections (e.g., Building Fund, Assistance to the Needy, St. Francis Elementary School, Franciscan Friar funds).
Donate via Direct Deposit
 Direct Deposit, an automatic withdrawal from your checking account, allows you to make contributions to St. Francis without writing checks or worrying about cash donations. You may designate donations to specific parish funds, and you may choose whether to donate on a weekly, monthly or bi-monthly basis. To sign up for direct deposit, download our Direct Deposit form, complete and fax it to the Parish Center (916) 443-7356 or mail to:
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
1066 26th Street
Sacramento, CA 95816
Donate Online
 Online Giving also allows you to make contributions to St. Francis without writing checks of worrying about cash donations. To make a donation using a major credit card, click here to be taken to a secure site where you can type in your information online and select how you would like to make your payment. You can also determine the frequency of the transfers from a one-time donation, to weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually. Donations can be made "in honor of" or "in memory of" a loved one.
Please check the accuracy of your entries. After your transaction is processed, you will see our thank you screen, and receive an e-mail receipt acknowledging the transaction for your tax records.
Need Help or Have Questions?
For additional information or assistance with online giving enrollment, please contact the parish office at (916) 443-8084 or by e-mail at info@stfrancisparish.com.
Recording and Reporting Donations
If you are a registered parishioner, your contributions are recorded, and a summary of your contributions is mailed to you at the end of each calendar year for tax deduction purposes.
Legacy Giving
 Legacy Giving is financial planning that allows individuals to make a charitable gift of estate assets, which helps ensure St. Francis of Assisi's long-term future. With such gifts, donors can make a satisfying and substantial contribution while meeting their own personal and financial needs. With a legacy gift from your estate, you make a promise to future generations that St. Francis of Assisi Parish will always be there for them. If you would like to discuss Legacy Giving further, please call the Parish Center at (916) 443-8084.
Donate or Transfer Stock
 If you wish to donate stock to St. Francis of Assisi Parish, please talk to your stockbroker and/or call the Parish Center at (916) 443-8084 to discuss making a donation or to arrange a transfer of stock.
Covenant of Sharing: Your Contribution
 The amount you wish to give is a personal decision that must be considered thoughtfully and prayerfully. Financial circumstances differ for each family. Only you can decide what is a generous gift for you to offer St. Francis of Assisi Parish. We are grateful for everyone's financial contribution; each gift makes it possible for St. Francis to thrive and continue to offer its welcoming, Spirit filled presence to all who come through out doors.
Internet Privacy Policy
We recognize that visitors to our site may be concerned about the information they provide to us and how we treat that information. This Privacy Policy addresses those concerns and our commitment to protecting your privacy on this Web site.
- St. Francis of Assisi Parish respects and protects the privacy of our online visitors and donors.
- St. Francis of Assisi Parish does not disclose, give, sell or transfer to third parties any personal information about our visitors without their permission, unless required by law.
- St. Francis of Assisi Parish does not share its donor mailing lists or personal information with third parties. It remains our policy that mailing lists, both postal and electronic, are never sold or exchanged with third parties.
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