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  • How do I give online?

    We're happy to provide "Enhanced Stewardship through Electronic Funds Transfer". We have partnered with Ministry Platform to offer this program to all our parishioners.


    It's Simple. By logging into Ministry Platform first, this will ensure your online donation is included in your year-end giving statement. You may, however, also give without logging in by clicking the Give Online button to the right.


    It's Secure. Ministry Platform is payment-card industry compliant and uses the strongest encryption technology currently available.


    It's Convenient. No more searching for the checkbook or weekend stops at the ATM machine.


    Ministry Platform allows you to choose to make your donation by either credit/debit card or bank transfer, to choose the date and frequency of contribution, to choose the fund to donate to, and to make one-time or recurring donations.


    Give Online

  • I keep hearing about Ministry Plaform - what is it?

    MinistryPlatform is a web-based application that allows parishes to manage people, events, groups, donations, and other mission-critical information categories. 


    With Ministry Platform, parishioners can update their own records, register for events and manage their giving.

  • How do I give by text?

    To give via text, send SJBCatholic to the phone number 73256. You’ll receive a text message in response with your next steps. After you give one time, your payment method is saved, so you can quickly give again from your phone.


    While online giving through Ministry Platform is available, there are certainly other ways to give and we appreciate them all!

  • Can I still give using envelopes?

    Parishioners have been using the envelope system for decades and it still works just fine! When you register with St. John's and you indicate that you'd like to receive envelopes, you'll first be given temporary envelopes, and shortly thereafter assigned an envelope number. 


    You will then receive packets of envelopes in the mail. Return the envelope with either cash or your check for the assigned week, feast day or special collection in the collection basket at Mass or mail them to the Parish Office.


    Please Note:  Cash given in the collection basket is as gratefully received as any other donation. It does have a downside though, insofar as it provides no way for us to keep track of your yearly contributions for tax purposes.

  • How do I give by mail via online banking?

    Add St. John the Baptist Catholic Church as a payee through your online banking website. 


    Our mailing address is 900 South Littler Avenue Edmond, OK 73034. If you are a parishioner, please try to include your envelope/giving number as your account number. 

Different Ways to Give:

  • Wills & Bequests

    Create a Legacy with a Gift in Your Will


    By naming St. John the Baptist Church in your will, you can support the Church's mission for generations. Whether it's a specific amount, asset or percentage, your bequest can make a meaningful difference. 


    Including a simple bequest, like the example below, ensures that your generosity continues to make an impact: 

     

    "I give [insert amount/percentage/item/asset] to St. John the Baptist Catholic Church (EIN# 73-6095725) for the use and benefit of the general charitable, religious and educational purposes of the parish.”


    Make Your Will in Minutes—For Free

    With our simple online tool, you can create or update your will in under 20 minutes at no cost. 


    It's quick, secure and allows you to include the Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma and other Catholic parishes, schools or ministries in your estate plans. Plus, you can revisit and update your will anytime, entirely for free. 


    For more details, contact Mary Smith at 405-709-2706 or msmith@cfook.org. 

     

  • Charitable IRA Gifts

    Support Your Faith Through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)

    If you are age 70 1/2 or older and own an IRA, you may use a portion of it as a gift to the Catholic Foundation of Oklahoma or your parish, school or favorite ministry using a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD). 


    What is a QCD?

    A QCD is a direct transfer of funds from your IRA to a qualified charitable organization. 


    It's a tax-smart way to give, especially if you're 72 or older and required by U.S. tax law to take annual Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from your IRA. By choosing to make a QCD, you not only support your chosen cause but also reduce your taxable income, as the amount donated does not count as taxable income. 


    How QCDs Benefit Your Charity 

    * Fulfill your RMD requirements while supporting your faith community.

    * Reduce your taxable income by excluding your gift amount from your income. 

    * Make a lasting impact on the ministries and organizations that matter to you.


    For more information about QCD giving, contact Mary Smith at (405) 709-2706 or at msmith@cfook.org. 


    QCD Giving Form

  • Stock & Mutual Fund Donations

    Donating stock is a meaningful way to support the ministries and causes you care about while also enjoying potential tax benefits. 


    To ensure that we properly identify and apply your gift, please follow these steps: 

     

    1. Notify Us

    Contact Mary Smith at 405-709-2706 or msmith@cfook.org when you make your gift. This will allow us to process your gift promptly and accurately. 


    2, Have the following details ready, or you can download and complete this form and email directly to Mary Smith at msmith@cfook.org: 

     

    * Number of shares

    * Name of the stock or mutual fund

    * Designation (e.g., CFO Ministry Fund, St. John Vianney Endowment for Seminarian Education, your parish or school)

    * Your broker or transfer agent's contact information 

    * Approximate date of the gift transfer

         

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