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Electronic Offertory

 
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Our Lady of Lourdes Parish has selected Stewardship Technology to handle online donations. Their donation management systems provides the highest level of securtiy, a flexible donations schedule and responsive customer service. The company has been approved by the Archdioces of St. Louis to provide this service.

By clicking on the NEW USERS button above, you will be taken directly to Stewardship Technology's secure Web site. You can select your method of giving: ACH transactions from your checking or savings account or donations with your credit card. You have the flexibility to set up your own donations schedule, frequency, amount and designated account. Please contact Alex Pawlik in the rectory if you need help setting up your account at 726-6200 or rectory@ucitylourdes.org.

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An Overview of Giving

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish has a number of collections which supports the work of the Parish. Below is an explanation of each in-house collection, collections for the Archdiocese of St. Louis and those for the good of the greater Church (national and international).

Contributions for the Parish

General Offertory

Weekly or Monthly
Provides financial support for the parish.
 

Parish School Support

 Monthly
Commonly called the “blue envelope” this provides continuing support for school operations.
 

Social Outreach

 Monthly
The “gold envelope” benefits three local charities:
St. Augustine – Wellston Center
St. Vincent de Paul – Christ the King
Peter & Paul Community Service 
 

Annual School Appeal

 Fall
The Appeal addresses the gap between tuition and the actual cost of education per child.
 

St. Vincent de Paul

 November
The Thanksgiving collection helps the Society meet the needs of the poor in our area. 
 

Endowment

 December 
 

Christmas

 December
Parishioners can include the parish in their gifts.
 

End of Year

 December
Parishioners can complete their donation of treasure.


Contributions for the Archdiocese of St. Louis 

January 2011
Archdiocesan newspaper - $23 per year 
 
Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011
The residence for retired priests.
 
June 12, 2011
A children’s hospital providing unrestricted medical care.
 
Mission Co-op
 July 2011
Missionary orders visit parishes to explain their work.
 
September 2011
Provides support for missions around the world
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Diaconate
Provides funding for the four year program.
 
Christmas Day
Supports Cardinal Glennon College and the Kenrick School of Theology in preparing candidates for the priesthood.
 

Contributions for the Greater Church

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS FOR 2011

April 3
April 10
Holy Land - Good Friday
April 22
June 26
August 7
October 23
November 6
November 20

 PLEASE NOTE: Donation of stock to the parish can entitle the donor to an income-tax deduction for the fair market value of the stock. To donate stock, please click here and follow the straightforward directions as set out by the Archdiocesan Finance Office. Or go directly to the Archdiocesan Finance Office Web site for more detailed information for donating or transferring your stocks.
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