A Future for Generations
Our parish and schools are more than just buildings. They are places where faith comes alive, where lifelong friendships are formed, and where future generations are nurtured in the love of Christ. We are embarking on several much-needed projects to enhance our Churches and schools, ensuring they remain cornerstones of our community for years to come.
The are many ways to make your gift, many of which have tax advantages for you.
Please read below.
The operation of our parish relies on the offertory. Will you consider using online giving for your support? Supporting the parish through online giving is convenient and secure. The giving portal will allow you to plan out your giving - including Holy Days, special intentions, and Archdiocese second collections - for the whole year.
Though weekly giving has been traditional, monthly giving is also welcome, both online and through envelopes. For several reasons – it simplifies the counting process and for online, reduces the transaction fees paid by the parish. If you are currently receiving offertory envelopes but prefer to use online giving portal and do not need the envelopes, please let the office know.
Our parish offers Text-to-Give!
It is in a conversational format to make it easy. Just send a text composed of an amount and the word Offertory to 860-753-3272 to make your weekly or monthly offertory gift! Your transaction will be processed through the Online Giving account associated with the phone number. If your phone number is not recognized, you can associate your number with an existing account, or create an account.
Help to sustain your church with the security and convenience of OurSundayVisitor Online Giving.
Click here to go to
our OSV Giving portal.
The Parish can receive Online Donations for all of the activities and services currently supported by offertory collections at Mass, including special collections. The portal supports both one-time and recurring gifts. (weekly, monthly, annually, or an other time incremement of your choosing).
If you would like to start receiving Offertory envelopes in your mailbox or if you would like to stope receiving them and convert to online giving, please contact Kathleen Staunton Kathleens@stastm.org
860-233-4580 x111
Questions?
If you have questions regarding OSV,
please contact the Parish Business Manager
Michelle Kiley 860-233-4580 x216 michellek@stastm.org
Click HERE to go to the Archdiocese of Hartford Archbishop's Annual Appeal page.
Ways to Give
Thank you for including the Parish of St. Thomas & St. Timothy in your charitable giving plans. The Federal Tax number for the Parish is 06-0653046.
For questions, or any assistance, please contact Michelle Kiley, Parish Business Manager. 860-233-4580 x216 michellek@stastm.org
Commemorative or Memorial Gifts
If you would like to honor a special person, please consider making your gift “In honor of” or “In memory of”. This is a wonderful way to celebrate, honor, and show respect for an individual who has impacted your life. We will be happy to send a card of recognition to the person or family you have honored.
How my gift will be used?
Gifts may be restricted to unrestricted. Unrestricted gifts are used where they are most needed. A restricted gift is directed to a specific purpose: supporting a specific Parish activity or a specific Parish need. The Parish of St. Thomas & St. Timothy accepts restricted gifts with the promise that the funds will be used according to the donor’s wishes. If you are interested in making a gift to support a specific activity or need, please speak with Father Dolan or Michelle Kiley.
In addition to supporting the parish through offertory, parishioners and friends of may wish support the work of the Parish through other channels of giving.
Gifts from Charitable Giving Funds and via Required Minimum Distribution from retirement accounts
If you have a Charitable Giving Fund or would like to realize a tax advantage by donating a required minimum distribution, or part of a distribution, directly to the parish, please contact Michelle Kiley for instructions.
Gifts of Stocks and Securities
Gifts of stocks and securities are welcome. We can provide instructions from our Investment Firm, Morgan Stanley. Donating appreciated stock or stock received as part of a compensation package from an employer has tax advantages for you.
Can I make a Matching Gift to the parish?
The Parish welcomes and encourages matching gifts.
Gifts in Kind
In certain instances, the parish may accept material gifts. Please contact Father Dolan to discuss a specific donation.
How do I give in my will?
You can remember the parish in your Will by using the following language:
"I give [insert amount or other named items] to the Parish of St. Thomas & St. Timothy, 1116 N. Main Street, West Hartford, Connecticut, 06117."
Other Kinds of Planned Giving
You may wish to name the the Parish of St. Thomas & St. Timothy as a beneficiary, or as a secondary beneficiary, of an insurance policy or qualified retirement plan. Additional planned giving options exist under current tax laws that may have immediate tax benefits for you, your family, and your estate. Some of these options continue to provide you with income during your lifetime while offering significant tax benefits. Your attorney or accountant can provide the most accurate advice on estate planning for your personal situation and charitable intentions.
