October 29, 2006

Dear Parents,

St. Michael's Church is embracing technology and has implemented a giving option that may be more convenient for our parishioners - the Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Program. Some of you may be familiar with it as it works in the same manner as the programs offered by local gas, electric, insurance and mortgage companies. Our program began in August of 2005. We gradually see more participation each month and we have also opened the program to St. Michael's School families to make tuition payments this way. We would like to invite you to become an EFT participant.

For those that may not be familiar with the program, here is how it works: Using the EFT form, you authorize a specified amount of money to be electronically transferred directly from your checking or savings account to the St. Michael's Church bank account. You also specify the frequency of the transfer to allow you to keep your check register up to date. The electronic transfer will cost you NOTHING. It's safe, easy and convenient. The church will issue a donation statement for your tax records and your bank statement will provide you with a record of transfer as additional proof of your contributions.

Building the Kingdom of God on earth requires faith, commitment, and resources. That is why your consistent support is so necessary. St. Michael's is a large parish with over 3600 families, and a yearly budget of $2.28 million. EFT enables the parish to spend less time on financial management and more time meeting the needs of the parishioners.

If you would like to participate, just complete the EFT authorization form, attach a voided check and mail it to or drop it off at the Parish Center. For more information and answers to questions you may have, please call the Parish Center at 908-276-0360.

Download the EFT Authorization Form >>.