Donating

“Give and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down and overflowing, will be poured into you lap. For the measure with which you measure will in return be measured out to you.” Luke 6:38

Donate

Use the form above to donate electronically using your bank or credit card. Simply fill in the amount and hit go. You will be taken to our Donor Portal where you can finalize your donation. (Unfortunately, we are currently unable to accept Discover Card.)

Refund/Return Policy:

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish is a 501-c(3) Non Profit Organization. We make every effort to gratefully acknowledge donations and gifts that are made to St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish. If for any reason you believe that an error has been made, then please contact the Parish Office at 610-266-0695 within 10 business days of the transaction and ask for the Finance Manager. We will make every effort to resolve any issue to our mutual satisfaction.

Tithe Direct Deposit Donations Credit Card Donations

Tithe

Sunday Donations can be made weekly or monthly. Simply drop your check or cash in the Sunday basket, bring to the Parish office, or drop checks in the mail. We ask that you use your envelope if you want a year-end statement, or if you anticipate needing a Letter of Good Standing to be a godparent or a sponsor.

Direct Deposit Donations

For those who would rather set their donation on automatic, consider Donations by Direct Deposit Payments. Per your written instructions, your bank account would be debited monthly or semi-monthly for whatever amount you choose. You can stop Direct Deposit donations whenever you wish. Contact the Church office to sign up. Or download this ACH form, complete it and return to the Church office to begin electronic donations immediately.

Credit Card Donations

For tax advantaged gifts and legacy gifts, please consider the following:

Stock Donations Wills & Bequests QCD EITC Charitable Gift Annuity

Stock Donations

For a tax advantaged way to donate to St. Elizabeth, gifts of appreciated stocks can be made. Click here for a two page form that you can complete and submit to your broker. Please also submit a copy to the Diocese and to St. Elizabeth Parish at 618 Fullerton Ave, Whitehall PA 18052.

Consult your tax advisor for details.

Wills & Bequests

Why leave anything to chance? ONE simple sentence in your will can ensure support for St. Elizabeth Parish.

I give to Saint Elizabeth Roman Catholic Church (located at 618 Fullerton Ave, Whitehall, Pennsylvania, 18052) $XX,XXX. or __________ percent (_____%) of my estate to support the future of the parish.

Please be sure to include the address of the Church. There are many St. Elizabeth parishes.

For more information, visit the Diocesan website.

QCD

QCD - Qualified Charitable Distributions

For those over 72 who must take minimum required distributions from their traditional IRA retirement account, consider making a donation directly to St Elizabeth. The IRS allows traditional IRA owners to exclude their required minimum distributions (RMDs) from their adjusted gross income if they give the money directly to a qualified charitable organization. Save taxes while supporting your Church. Consult your tax advisor for details.

EITC

EITC - Educational Improvement Tax Credit

How often do you have the opportunity to choose how your state tax dollars are spent? Designed especially for the business owner or high wealth individual, the EITC gives businesses and individuals the opportunity to use their tax dollars for an education credit that would directly benefit the St. Elizabeth Regional school and preschool. Click here for more information.

Help make Catholic education available for everyone!

Charitable Gift Annuity

Daily purchases can create fund raising dollars:

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Gift Cards

Use your monthly grocery budget and/or night out budget to painlessly support the Parish and our St. Elizabeth Regional School. Simply exchange your cash or check for a gift card of the same amount. You will receive full value and the Parish will receive a small percentage back from the retailer. Gift cards are available after Mass and at the Parish office. You can stop at the Parish office before going to the grocery store to obtain gift cards, allowing for spontaneous shopping that will still benefit your parish. For more information on gift cards, or for a greater selection, click here.

Your purchases will be used to support the need based scholarships for St. Elizabeth students or the Parish as a whole, or you may choose to help a family or friend attending St. Elizabeth, Allentown Central, or Bethlehem Central High Schools.

Gift Cards On Line

Gift Cards on Line

To go directly to our online order form, click here.

https://shop.shopwithscrip.com/GetStarted

Under "For Families", click on Join a Scrip Program.

Our school enrollment code is:

54A29DCB11944

The Gift Card scrip program is an easy painless way to raise money to support Catholic education. You purchase a gift card at face value and use it for your shopping needs. The School receives a small rebate for each card it sells. We have several gift cards available after masses and at the Church and School offices.

For a much greater selection, you can purchase a wide variety of cards on line at the above link. Some of these cards can be loaded directly to your mobile phones for the utmost convenience. Other orders must be picked up from the school office.

You can support a friend or a family member at the school, or allocate credits earned to the St. Elizabeth Parish scholarship fund to aid the greater student body.

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Coupon Clippers

Give the Gift of a Catholic Education

Complete or partial sponsorship of a student can make a difference in a student's ability to attend Saint Elizabeth Regional School. Our parochial school combines faith with learning to create a well-rounded student who is prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond.

As an "Angel of the Lord Sponsor," you can provide financial support to families who desire the spiritual, moral, and intellectual growth fostered by a Catholic faith-based school for their children.

Choose from any three levels of support:

Phanuel Angel: Donate any amount.
Seraphim Angel: Donate a Half Year of Tuition ($1,775)
Uriel Angel: Donate a Full Year of Tuition ($3,550)

Send donations to Mrs. Kimberly Kocher, Principal; St. Elizabeth Regional School; 431 Pershing Blvd; Whitehall, PA 18052

Other ways to help our students:

Volunteers Opportunities

St. Elizabeth has a myriad of volunteer opportunities. Please see our Ministries tab or events to see what you can do. The Diocese of Allentown requires all volunteers and employees to fulfill Pennsylvania state and local training and clearances. Church staff is available to help with this simple process.

Seasonal Giving

Leading up to the Thanksgiving season, St. Elizabeth creates baskets for our families in need. St. Elizabeth also sponsors a giving tree each Christmas season. Families are encouraged to pick a tab off the tree and bring in an unwrapped gift. There are also opportunities to sponsor a family in need during the season. Any parishioners in need of these services must contact Mrs. Spieker well in advance of the season so appropriate arrangements can be made.

One who is gracious to a poor man lends to the LORD, and He will repay him for his good deed. -Proverbs 19:17

Other Donations

Donations needed for the Diocesan Ecumenical Kitchen

Food is collected on the 3rd Sunday of the month for distribution to the local Allentown Area Ecumenical Food Bank. Beans (dry or canned), cereal, jello, juice boxes, mac & cheese, peanut butter, pudding, rice, snack packages, soups, spaghetti and spaghetti sauce can always be used. Tissues, toilet tissue, shampoos and detergent are also greatly appreciated. Please bring your gift of non-perishable foods and other items to the back of the Church.

The Basket Social raises money for the Parish Religious education programs. We collect empty baskets, new items to fill the baskets and completed baskets July through September. Items can be dropped off at the parish office weekdays from 8 am to 3 pm. The Basket Social is typically held the weekend before Columbus Day in October.

Vacation Bible School (VBS) meets the last week of June each year. We gratefully accept an assortment of craft supplies, office items, snack foods etc to defray the cost of the program for all our young people. Please click here to see a list of generally requested items.

The Prayer Shawl Ministry accepts donations of yarn, knitting needles and crochet hooks as well as completed shawls and lap quilts for distribution throughout the year. Items can be dropped off at the Parish office.

TD Bank - Affinity Program

We've joined TD Bank's Affinity Membership Program, which provides our organization the opportunity to earn annual cash contributions. We're delighted with the ease of participating in this program and that there is no cost to our organization or our members. Simply inform the bank that you are affiliated with St. Elizabeth R.C. Church, and you want to be included in their affinity program. The bank will make an annual contribution to St. Elizabeth based on all participating individuals and businesses. For additional information, stop by or visit your local TD Bank store or call the Church office. Or ask the Church office to register you in the Affinity Program.

Tax Preparation at H & R Block

Saint Elizabeth is working with H&R Block and Block Advisors during the tax season. Bring the attached flyer to the H & R Block office when you have your tax return prepared. Our unique code is 40010001098306. If you are a new client, the Church will receive a $20 contribution from H & R Block. To print the actual flier, go to http://www.hrblockreferrals.com/NonProfit/KitFlyer/40010001098306

"For it is in giving that we receive..."

St. Francis of Assisi

Visit the school website to see how you can support our Regional School.

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