Holy Spirit Finance Council is recommending that its parishioners consider the use of automated donations as a safe, easy, and flexible way to support the Parish. In addition to the other benefits, the use of automated donations could save the church up to $3600/year in printing and mailing costs along with countless volunteer hours processing the weekly envelopes. It is important to note that automated donations are easy for the Donor and offer complete flexibility to change or discontinue donations. In fact, most parishioners already use automated bank and credit card payments for many of their repetitive payments (like utility bills and health club memberships.)
This method allows you to schedule a designated amount to be withdrawn from your checking or savings account and transferred to Holy Spirit Parish electronically. There are no bank fees to Holy Spirit Parish or you. Please print and complete this Authorization for Automated Electronic Withdrawl form. Return the form to the Parish Office along with a voided check. Any future changes and discontinuations must also be coordinated by contacting the parish office. You may contact the parish office by phone, email, or in person with any additional questions.
If you would like to change or discontinue an auto withdrawl, please use the following online form to submit your request: Request to Cancel Auto Withdrawal
3. Bill Pay through your Financial Institute
This method allows you to process a repetitive payment using your bank or private party “bill pay” system. If you haven’t already, please contact your banking institution to finalize this payment arrangement. There are no bank fees to Holy Spirit Parish or you Be sure to identify that the payments are to be made to Holy Spirit Parish, 620 E. Kimberly Ave., Kimberly, WI 54136. It is also recommended that you enter a description in the memo to direct where you want your funds applied. Start ups, any future changes and discontinuations must also be coordinated through your online banking.
What If I'm not Comfortable with Automated Donations?
We recognize that automated donations are not for everyone. If you prefer, you can continue to donate using the weekly envelopes, collection baskets at Mass, or drop off and/or mail in your donation to the Parish Office:
Holy Spirit Parish Office 620 E. Kimberly Avenue Kimberly, WI 54136
Credit Card Payments through PayPal - Former Payment System
Will the parish automatically stop sending me envelopes when I sign up for automated donations? If you choose automatic donations, the Parish will stop sending personalized envelopes to your family. If you sign up for Bill Pay and Credit Card donations, please contact the parish office at 920-788-7640 and advise them that you no longer need the weekly envelopes.
What if I want to use automated donations but still want to put something in the collection basket at Church? At the entrance of church, you will find a small paper that indicates that “My gift is done electronically”. Feel free to take one of these and drop it in the basket. Alternatively, you are always welcome to provide an additional donation at Mass. For tax purposes, please indicate your family number on the envelope of any non automated donations you make.
Will my automated donations be included in my year-end tax statement? Yes, the parish will include automated donations in your year-end tax statement. For tax purposes, please indicate your family number on the envelope of any non automated donations you make.