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Parishioner's Guide to ParishPay: Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is an Automated Giving Program?
A. It is an automated means to financially support St. Augustine's through
monthly contributions from your checking, savings, or credit/debit card
account. There is NO cost to participate in the program.
Q. How Does It Relate to the Use of the Weekly Envelopes?
A. If you choose to participate in the Automated Giving Program, then it
replaces the use of weekly envelopes.
Q. What happens with parishioners who feel uncomfortable not
having something to physically drop into the collection basket?
A. If you wish, you can use your regular collection envelope and just mark
ParishPay on the front and drop it in the collection basket.
Q. How do I enroll?
A. Enrollment is easy and free. You can enroll by filling out an enrollment
form available from the rectory, signing up directly on the ParishPay
website at www.parishpay.com,
or calling 866-PARISH-1. The process is quick and takes less than two
minutes. You simply designate the amount you would like deducted from
your account each month and donated to St. Augustine's.
Q. Can I contribute to Christmas and Easter as well as special
collections?
A. All automated giving participants have the opportunity to contribute
to the annual Christmas and Easter collections. Other special collections
are not included in the program
Q. How does a parishioner change his information, such as the
amount of his/her donation, bank account number or mailing address?
A. The parishioner can provide these changes to the rectory or directly
by visiting the website at www.parishpay.com or by calling 866-PARISH-1.
Q. Which payment methods are accepted?
A. Automated transfers from your checking, savings accounts or major credit/debit
cards such as American Express, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover may be
used to make monthly contributions, one-time gifts, and pledge payments.
Q. Does the parishioner receive receipts for tax purposes?
A. Yes, all contributors enrolled with ParishPay can print out an annual
receipt directly from the website every January, which they can use as
documentation for the IRS.
Q. Can I donate a one-time gift or pledge for a specific term?
A. Yes, one time gifts are graciously accepted. Participants can also arrange
for a specific amount to be paid over a number of months.
Q. Can a person sign up for automatic contributions even if he
is not already registered with that parish or residing within the parish
boundaries?
A. Yes. All stewards are encouraged to enroll.
