What is Pre - Authorized Contribution?
The work of our parish is made possible through the generosity of our parishioners, who embrace their responsibility to their spiritual home.
How does PAC work?
PAC allows parishioners to make their regular Sunday offering using the “direct debit” system. It is being widely used in other parishes, and we want to encourage more parishioners to take advantage of it.
When you participate in PAC, your regular Sunday offering is only withdrawn from your account and deposited into the parish account.
For example: If you usually contribute $20 a week, to maintain the same level of giving, you would need to donate $86.67 a month. Why that odd amount? Because there are not exactly four weeks in each month, so it is necessary to multiply your weekly amount by 4.33, not 4.
We are committed to keeping your personal information confidential and secure. The PAC system uses sophisticated security measures, including encryption and is run by Royal Bank.
How do I enroll in PAC?
Will I still use envelopes?
Envelopes will continue to be issued to all registered parishioners—and we encourage everyone to register (Parish Registration Forms are available at the church entrance). You can use your envelopes for the Special Collections (e.g. Sharing God’s Gifts) not covered by your regular PAC offering.
Benefits for you and the parish
PAC is convenient. Your offering is deducted automatically; you don’t need to search for your cheque book or stop by a cash machine on the way to church. PAC allows you to support your parish when you are away—a benefit to the church, since expenses continue all year long. Most importantly, you are in control. You can increase or decrease your amount or withdraw from the PAC plan simply by dropping a signed note in the collection basket or at the Parish Office.
The work of our parish is made possible through the generosity of our parishioners, who embrace their responsibility to their spiritual home.
- We give because we are grateful to God, who has given much to us
- We give because we appreciate our parish
- We give because we want to participate in the ongoing work of the Church
- We give because we desire that the Gospel influence our world
- We give because we share the burdens and the blessings of our Christian community
- We give because Jesus calls us to use our money responsibly and charitably
How does PAC work?
PAC allows parishioners to make their regular Sunday offering using the “direct debit” system. It is being widely used in other parishes, and we want to encourage more parishioners to take advantage of it.
When you participate in PAC, your regular Sunday offering is only withdrawn from your account and deposited into the parish account.
For example: If you usually contribute $20 a week, to maintain the same level of giving, you would need to donate $86.67 a month. Why that odd amount? Because there are not exactly four weeks in each month, so it is necessary to multiply your weekly amount by 4.33, not 4.
We are committed to keeping your personal information confidential and secure. The PAC system uses sophisticated security measures, including encryption and is run by Royal Bank.
How do I enroll in PAC?
- Decide the amount to be withdrawn from your bank account on the 1st and/or 15th of each month.
- Fill out the form. Include a blank cheque marked “VOID.” Place both in a sealed envelope.
- Place the envelope in the collection basket or drop it off or mail it to the Parish Office.
Will I still use envelopes?
Envelopes will continue to be issued to all registered parishioners—and we encourage everyone to register (Parish Registration Forms are available at the church entrance). You can use your envelopes for the Special Collections (e.g. Sharing God’s Gifts) not covered by your regular PAC offering.
Benefits for you and the parish
PAC is convenient. Your offering is deducted automatically; you don’t need to search for your cheque book or stop by a cash machine on the way to church. PAC allows you to support your parish when you are away—a benefit to the church, since expenses continue all year long. Most importantly, you are in control. You can increase or decrease your amount or withdraw from the PAC plan simply by dropping a signed note in the collection basket or at the Parish Office.