These messages of hope and conversion accompanied me in prayer as we began the new year. Upon reflection, I can see that these testimonies point to the fact that the mission of Christ and his Church are taking root in our parish. We are putting God first in our lives, and that is changing everything.
In the fall, we officially launched our new parish mission to form a culture of enduring faith. I preached about this mission at Masses and we hung banners on the light posts in the parking lot, but for this mission to truly take hold, it has to go deeper than homilies and signage. We need parishioners who believe in Christ and His Church so strongly that they make the Faith and Our Lady of Grace the center of their lives. If our parish is filled with people who live this way, it will form a culture that nourishes the Faith in others and invites them to a deeper relationship with Christ. I do not desire for you to simply be an observer of what is happening at Our Lady of Grace. I want you to be a partner in this mission!
One way to partner with us is by contributing to our Mission Campaign. During the Mission Campaign, we ask all of our parishioners to discern your annual ability to give financially. We’re asking all of our parishioners to make two financial gifts. One of these gifts will support our diocese as a part of the annual Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA). The Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana is more than a governing body; it is our connection to the larger Catholic Church, founded by Christ and perpetuated by apostles. A gift to the CMA means that priests and parish staff continue to be supported and that seminarians are able to be formed into future pastoral leaders. The other gift is to your regular giving to Our Lady of Grace as a part of our Offertory fund. By giving weekly or monthly, you make a statement that the Catholic Church in Noblesville is valuable and vital. Many of you already give generously in this way, but I would ask that you consider increasing your regular contribution not only to further our mission but also to practice the self-sacrifice that is a hallmark trait of a Catholic Christian. If you would be willing to make a significant commitment to these two elements of our Mission Campaign now, then our mission as a parish can continue to flourish.
The back of this letter includes more information about details for giving to our Mission Campaign.
As you pray about what you are able to sacrifice, know of my prayers for you, your family, and your invaluable place in the Body of Christ.
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Clayton
As followers of Christ, we believe in giving all that we have to serve Jesus. Sacrificial gifts to Our Lady of Grace do more than support the Catholic Church in Noblesville; they are an exercise is faithfulness.
For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be. - Matthew 6:21
Use the form below to make a one-time donation to Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. If you would like to set up a recurring gift, we recommend using Our Sunday Visitor (OSV) to give.
Make a Recurring GiftThank you very much for your donation to Our Lady of Grace. If you would like to sign up to give regularly, please visit https://osvhub.com/ologn/funds and consider giving to our Offertory Fund or another area of your choosing. You will receive an email receipt of your transaction. May God Bless you and lead you to enduring faith!
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To initiate a transfer of securities held by a brokerage or commercial bank, notify your broker or bank that you intend to electronically transfer the securities to Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. Please also notify the Director of Operations, Larry Kunkel, to ensure your gift is properly received and attributed.
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
Edward Jones
Attn: Security Processing
PO Box 66906
St. Louis, MO 63166-6906
Account Name: Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
Account #: 338-17598
DTC #: 0057
Our Lady of Grace Federal Tax ID: 43-0345811
You can at least double the impact of your gift if your employer offers a corporate match program! Many of these programs also match gifts made by retirees. Some even will match volunteer hours. You also may contact the accounting office for assistance or to notify them of your matching gift.
The Our Lady of Grace Catholic School Foundation, Inc., was created in the year 2000 as an investment in our school. The expected Foundation returns ensure long term growth, provide competitive teacher compensation, and help us recruit and retain the very best faculty on staff for now and the future.
To donate, please utilize OSV and select the OLG School Foundation option.
Please prayerfully consider Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church and School in your year-end giving. Below, you will find various giving options that support our mission and also provide tax advantages.
Gifts to the Church:
All parishioners are also encouraged to consider a year-end tithe contribution to the parish. This can be made via OSV (Our Sunday Visitor) or by a special Christmas donation via your giving envelopes.
Gifts to the School:
Your gift to the school foundation will help ensure long term growth, provide competitive teacher compensation, and help us recruit and retain the very best faculty on staff for now and the future.
Gifts of Appreciated Securities:
Gifts of Appreciated Securities are always a great option and offer a two-fold tax savings as you are entitled to take a charitable deduction for the full, current value of appreciated securities (held longer than one year), and y ou are also able to avoid paying the capital gains tax that would be due if you had sold the securities.