Why Your Financial Giving Matters
Why Your Financial Giving Matters
At St. Margaret Mary Parish, stewardship is more than simply supporting a building — it is supporting a living faith community. Every gift, no matter the size, helps our parish continue its mission of worship, service, education, and outreach. Our parish exists because of the generosity and commitment of parishioners who share their time, talents, and financial resources. Weekly offertory giving allows us to provide the ministries, sacraments, and services that nurture our spiritual lives and strengthen our community.
Your Contributions Help Support:
- Celebration of the Mass and Sacraments
Maintaining a welcoming and prayerful environment for worship, music ministry, liturgical supplies, and sacramental preparation. - Faith Formation and Religious Education
Programs for children, teens, and adults, including sacramental preparation, youth ministry, and lifelong faith formation opportunities. - Parish Staff and Ministry Support
The dedicated individuals who serve our parish each day, including pastoral leadership, office administration, maintenance staff, musicians, and ministry coordinators. - Care for Our Parish Buildings and Grounds
Utilities, maintenance, repairs, insurance, technology, and upkeep of our church and parish facilities so they remain safe and welcoming for all. - Outreach and Service to Others
Assistance for those in need through charitable outreach, community support programs, and service ministries that reflect Christ’s call to care for one another. - Parish Programs and Community Life
Events, fellowship opportunities, communications, and ministries that help build a vibrant and connected parish family.
Stewardship Is an Act of Faith
Financial giving is not simply paying bills — it is an expression of gratitude to God for the blessings we have received. Prayerful and consistent giving allows our parish to plan responsibly for the future and continue serving both current and future generations. We are deeply grateful for every contribution and for the many ways our parishioners support the life of our parish. Together, through faithful stewardship, we continue the mission of Christ in our community.
We offer a safe and convenient way for you to give online and not worry about collections envelopes each week. You can set it up to give weekly, monthly, annually or whenever it is convenient for you. To visit the site: CLICK HERE.