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"Consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. " 2 Corinthians 9:6-7
 
St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church is a qualified tax-exempt charitable organization under the United States Internal Revenue Service Code section 501 (c)(3). All contributions whether made to our Church or to our School are tax-deductible as long as no goods or services are given in exchange for those donations. We rely totally on the generosity of our parishioners to pay our bills and maintain our campus.
 

Ways to Gift

offertoryOffertory Contributions: Are you a new member of St. Michael the Archangel Parish or someone who attends here but has never registered? Please stop by the rectory office to register and be a part of our faith community. At that time, you will sign up for envelopes to be sent to your home on a monthly basis. Our envelopes include weekly contributions and holy days. Please note that Christmas offertory can only be made two weeks before and after Christmas to stay 100% within our parish.
 
 
online givingOnline Giving: St. Michael offers our parishioners Online Giving! This convenient new system does not require contacting your bank to sign up or make changes. You can use any of your checking or savings accounts, and the funds will be automatically transferred to our parish bank account. This system is more convenient for the parish than electronic checks from your bank. And it’s convenient for you because you can make changes anytime. You can donate to the weekly offertory, holy days, CSA, special programs, our school, and more! You can even see reports on your contribution history. Need help? Please contact the parish office, and we will be happy to help you.
 
gift through your willMaking a Gift Through Your Will: The simplest planned gift to the Church is a bequest in your last will, Testament, or in your living trust to your parish. Parishioners providing gifts through a will and personal trusts have become an essential part of the financial support of our Church. Such gifts enable a donor to make contributions that may not have been possible during their lifetime.  By including a bequest to St. Michael the Archangel Parish in your last will and testament, you create a lasting legacy of your faith and generosity that benefits the parish. 
 
A bequest is a transfer of cash, securities, or other property to the parish that you make through your will or living trust.  A bequest to St. Michael the Archangel Parish can be made for a specific amount, for a percentage of your estate, or even for all or a portion of what is left in your estate after you have made specific bequests to your family and loved ones.

Therefore, it is necessary to have a valid will or trust in order to accomplish your goal of leaving a legacy to the Church as your final act of stewardship. And setting up a bequest gift is fairly simple. You may make a bequest by including the following language in your will:

"I bequeath to St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Livonia, Michigan (you may state a percentage or exact amount) to be used or disposed of as an unrestricted gift for its general purposes.” 
 
 
endowmentGaels Legacy Fund: Our new endowment fund allows our generous donors to support St. Michael the Archangel Catholic School for today and forever. An endowment is an investment fund that allows a portion of the annual return on investment to be used for annual or capital purposes. The Gaels Legacy Fund supports our school needs. You can help support this important work by making a contribution, in any amount, to the Gaels Legacy Fund. Please prayerfully consider supporting our mission. You can contribute to the fund in the following ways:
    • Credit card or ACH, please visit bit.ly/gaels
    • Checks, please make payable to Catholic Foundation of Michigan, include in the memo “Gaels Legacy Fund” and mail to: 
      Catholic Foundation of Michigan
      1145 W. Long Lake Rd. 
      Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
    • For gifts of securities, contact the broker or financial advisor to transfer a specific number of shares of a named security directly to the Catholic Foundation of Michigan account at the broker listed below. Donor will need to give their advisor the following information:
      Firm Name: Merrill Lynch
      DTC #: 8862
      CFM Account #: 68904676
      Account Title: Catholic Foundation of Michigan
      Tax ID: 81-4107324
    • Qualified Charitable Distributions from your IRA—If you are aged 70½ or older, you have the opportunity to save on taxes and make a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA. With this direct transfer from your traditional IRA to a qualified charity, you satisfy your minimum required distribution for the year. IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions are income tax-free.
 
To learn more about how you can support the Gaels Legacy Fund, call 248-204-0332 ext. 1 or email [email protected].