Why Give?
Giving is an essential part of living our faith in Jesus Christ. Your generous gifts of time, talent, and treasure to Our Lady of Grace parish make it possible for us to carry out our mission: To be Christ for others, as Christ is for us. You provide the sole financial support which enables our parish to proclaim Christ in prayer, teaching, and service. Thank you for your every effort to be a faithful steward of God’s gifts. When you give, it truly makes a difference!
Online Giving
Electronic Giving – For your convenience and to support faithful weekly giving, Our Lady of Grace parish offers you the opportunity to contribute to the Church by using your credit card as well as automatic payments from your checking or savings accounts. You control the frequency of your giving and can print reports at any time. These options are safe, secure, and convenient. You can easily access and set up your giving choice here on our website through Online Giving.
Envelope Giving
Weekly Envelopes – Envelopes are mailed monthly to every registered household in the parish. In addition to the weekly offering to the parish, envelopes include major Holy Days, Parish Maintenance Fund and School Tuition support.
Other Ways of Giving
- Gifts of Stock and Securities – Our Lady of Grace parish accepts donations of appreciated stocks and securities. This method of giving may provide you with a tax benefit in the deferral of capital gains. Stock donations may be coordinated by contacting the Parish Office at 510-537-0806. Please download the Diocese of Oakland’s Procedures by clicking below.
- Remember Our Lady of Grace parish in your Will or Estate Planning – A wonderful way for you to support Our Lady of Grace parish is to leave a bequest in your will. Your gift to our parish can make a meaningful impact on our mission.
- Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD) – IRA owners age 70-1/2 or over can transfer up to $100,000 to charity tax-free each year. These transfers, known as qualified charitable distributions or QCD’s, offer eligible older Americans a great way to easily give to charity before the end of the year. Normally, distributions from a traditional IRA are taxable when received. With a QCD, however, these distributions become tax- free as long as they’re paid directly from the IRA to an eligible charitable
organization, such as Our Lady of Grace parish.