Ways to Make Your Gift

You may return your pledge card in the parish offertory collection or bring it by the parish office. You will be sent payment reminders and a reply envelope in accordance with the payment plan you selected on your pledge card.

Cash or Check

Simply complete your pledge card by indicating the amount of your total pledge and first payment. Be sure to indicate your payment plan if making a pledge. Please make checks payable to the Annual Diocesan Appeal (ADA).

Visa or MasterCard

If you choose to donate by either Visa or MasterCard, please complete the appropriate portion of your pledge card, or visit our online giving website. Please be sure to indicate whether you would like to make a one-time gift or set up a credit card billing up to over 10 months. Please remember that pledges should be completed by December 31, 2010. You may also call Mel Lara at 408-983-0246.

Electronic Funds Transfer

Now available this year: you may choose to make your donation by an Electronic Funds Transfer. Simply fill out the EFT portion of the pledge card indicating the amount of the transfer, the account information, and the transfer schedule you prefer.

Web Donations

Visit our online giving site by clicking here. You will need to create an account and verify it before you make your gift. Pledges and one-time gifts from your Vias, MaserCard or bank account are all accepted.

Gifts of Stock

Donors can use their own broker/agent or the diocesan agent to transfer and sell stock. If the stock has been held long-term (over one year), the donor does not have to pay capital gains tax on the stock, and is allowed a tax deduction for the full value of the stock. All donations to the ADA are fully tax deductible! Gifts of Stock Transfer Instructions

Tax Advantages of Donating to the ADA

Federal and state laws on income and inheritance taxes encourage charitable giving. All donations to the ADA are fully tax deductible! Please keep in mind that it may be particularly advantageous for some individuals to contribute stock, appreciated securities, real estate, and other valuables. In many cases, the tax savings may be more than the original investment in the gift. Because each situation is unique, we urge donors to discuss such donations with a financial advisor. If you have any questions about the Annual Diocesan Appeal, or would like more information about making a donation, please call the ADA Campaign Office at (408) 983-0246.