Church Contributions & Gifts

Members of Sacred Heart Catholic Parish are encouraged to practice biblical 10% tithing in their financial support of the church. Your gift to the church is in appreciation for the gifts God has given to you. Your contributions should be intentional and proportional to the blessings you have received. Members are encouraged to use our AutoShare, an automatic debit program. Monthly or weekly envelopes are available at the parish office for those who wish to use them.

Auto Share Giving

For many years members of Sacred Heart Parish have been using AutoShare Giving to make their contributions to the parish, the Annual Diocesan Appeal, and for special collections. The response has been terrific! Some of the comments that we hear are, “Once you’ve tried it, you will never go back to using envelopes” and “It’s so convenient, no last minute checks to write.”

AutoShare Giving is also beneficial to Sacred Heart Parish. It eliminates the expense of providing envelopes, takes less time to record contributions, and assures our parish of an intentional, proportionate, and consistent contribution. If you choose to use AutoShare Giving, you have complete control over your contributions.

On the signup form you determine the amount of your contribution, the frequency (weekly or monthly), and which day of the week or month to make the transaction. You may also select which of the special collections you want to support and the amount of your gift. For those who make pledges to the Annual Diocesan Appeal, AutoShare Giving saves you the time of writing the check and the cost of mailing. If for some reason you’re running short of cash some week, you may call the office to cancel your contribution for that week or until you notify the office to start it up again.

Weekly Envelopes

Weekly tithing envelopes are available through the parish office. The weekly envelopes are mailed out in packets every two months directly to your home.

Monthly Envelopes

Monthly envelopes are available through the parish office. The monthly envelopes are in one packet for the entire year. Parishioners will be notified in December when they are available to be picked up for the upcoming year.

ADA  Frequently Asked Questions.

 

1.     What does the Annual Diocesan Appeal (ADA) Fund?

The Annual Diocesan Appeal is the major source of income for the Diocese of Davenport, the administrative headquarters for the 73 parishes and 18 schools in the 22 county area.

2.     Why should I give to the Annual Diocesan Appeal (ADA)?

The ADA is the major source of funding for diocesan missions, ministries and offices. It is only with the generous support given to the ADA that these ministries are able to exist and flourish.

3.     How does the Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Davenport assist the Diocese? 

The Foundation enables the Diocese to be more financially stable. The Annual Diocesan Appeal funds the annual operating expenses of the diocesan ministries and programs, income from the Foundation supplements this mission. . The Foundation has a principal of approximately $15 million dollars. 4% of the Foundation’s average assets of sixteen consecutive quarters is distributed to diocesan ministries and schools.

4.     Who is responsible for reviewing programs within the diocesan budget and who has final approval of the budget?

The Bishop, supported by the Vicar General, Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer review the programs, related costs and expenses. The annual operating budget is approved by the Diocesan Finance Council, and then the Corporate Board of the Diocese of Davenport.

5.     How does my Catholic School benefit from the ADA?

The Office of Catholic Schools takes great measures to make sure pastors, principals and teachers within the diocese are supported in meeting the needs of education and faith formation. Maintaining an environment and curriculum that prepares children to be leaders in faith and communities is vital work.

6.     Can I earmark donations?

Yes, you can earmark donations for a certain mission or ministry you would like to support by simply writing your designation on the pledge form.

7.     What are the ways to give?

Charitable Gifts are most often made in the form of cash and checks. However, there are other ways to give.

Gifts that you can give now

·        Cash, Check, Electronic Donation (link-Electronic Giving Form)

·        IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions (link-IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution page)

·        Stock and Securities Donations (link-Stock and Securities Donation page)

·        Donor Advised Funds (link-Donor Advised Funds page)

·        Land, Real Estate and Personal Property (link-Land, Real Estate and Personal Property Donation page)

·        Gifts of Grain and Livestock (Link=Grain and Livestock Donation page)

 

Gifts that you can give in the future

·        Wills, Trusts and Bequests (link-Wills, Trusts and Bequests page)

·        Retirement Plan Assets (link-Retirement Plan Assets Donation page)

·        Bequests and Beneficiary Designations (link-Beneficiaries and Bequests Designations page and Beneficiaries and Bequests Intention form)

·        Charitable Reminder Trusts (link-Charitable Remainder Trusts page)

·        Life Estate Contracts (link-Life Estate Contracts page)

·        Life Insurance Beneficiary (link-Life Insurance Beneficiary page)

 

8.     How do I donate?

Donations may be made via the pledge card at your parish, the commitment card received in a direct mail flyer, electronically or mailed.

·        Electronic Donation (link-Electronic Giving Form)

·        Donations may be mailed to the Diocese to the following address:

           c/o Finance Office

780 W Central Park Ave

Davenport, IA 52804