Parish Finances

Prayer with fasting is good. Almsgiving with righteousness is better than wealth with wickedness. It is better to give alms than to store up gold, for almsgiving saves from death, and purges all sin. Those who give alms will enjoy a full life.

Tobit 12:8-9).

For most Catholics, opportunities for giving begin in their parish and diocese.  Diocesan and parish stewardship programs help individuals, families and  communities better understand why, in the context of a total commitment to stewardship that is planned, proportionate, and sacrificial, it is important to set goals for giving. 

We must consider prayerfully the gifts they have received from God, and then make a decision (in advance from the "first fruits" instead of what is left over after obligations have been met) about what will be given.

Please visit our A Generous Way of Life webpage for examples of how your financial support helps us live out the Gospel message.

• Envelopes - Stop in at the parish office or contact the Parish Secretary via email. 

• Online Electronic Payment - You may made your donation via periodic Credit Card or Bank Transfers (checking account). Please click here to go to the We Share service to signup.

St. Luke's budget year runs from September 1, 2017 thru August 31, 2018. As we are halfway through, we would like to share with you a brief update on St. Luke's financial position:

• Our Parish remains a healthy and vibrant community with strong attendance at Mass, active engagement in our (incredible!) 32+ ministries and 441 students enrolled in our Faith Formation  program.

• Our bills are fully paid and up-to-date, but our expenses slightly exceeded collections (by 1% or $4,909). We have an appropriate 3+ month rainy day fund in the bank.

• Some 82% of our collections came via regular giving programs; 37% of total collections were made through electronic giving programs (via credit cards or direct bank remittances) with the average weekly donation totaling $38. If you are not already doing so, please consider enrolling in the electronic giving program as it helps us more effectively manage our parish finances.

• Our Parish continues to both experience and explore the increasingly digital world in which we live: Did you know that 1,850 other St. Luke's parishioners are getting regular electronic updates via Flock Note? Register here.

Your sustained generosity has put our Parish on a solid financial footing, albeit with a modest shortfall. As we look forward to Easter and the warmer weather, know that your efforts and investments in our Parish have yielded a rich spiritual life, and a warm and embracing community in which to celebrate our faith.

Thank you for your support of our Parish, and living a generous way of life.