When many people think of building permanent endowments, they often think of large, planned gifts. But providing everlasting support for the Catholic causes that mean the most to you can be as simple as creating a recurring online donation or mailing in a twenty-dollar bill every month—whatever works for you. Don’t just take our word for it! Here are reasons that some of our donors give monthly to their favorite endowments at the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana.
“We give monthly because we want to provide for, be a part of, and build a legacy for the organizations and ministries we are passionate about.”
— Scott and Clare Held (pictured), parishioners at the Cathedral of Saint Helena
“I like to give monthly because I think that consistently giving a little can go a long way. The Foundation and endowments are about growth, not just sudden growth, but steady growth, so that our churches and institutions have solid and lasting financial support.”
— Father John Pankratz, Parochial Vicar, St. Patrick Co-Cathedral in Billings
“It’s important to give, so the Church can reach as many people as we can. We have what people need and we need to get the word out there.
Our priests need our support, and church buildings throughout the Diocese need maintenance and other improvements. Catholics need the Foundation: it’s the structure that supports us. We need it to keep the Church going far into the future, so that the good things we have are still here for our grandchildren, and for theirs.”
— Frank and Laura Barille (pictured), parishioners at Corpus Christi Parish in Great Falls
“I just can’t think of anywhere better to put what He gives us than back in God’s hands than in endowments. Churches constantly need help, one way or the other, whether it’s getting new priests or keeping the building in order. If I can help St. Leo’s and the Church this way then I’m perfectly content to.
I give monthly because it’s so easy. I don’t go online much, so instead I just call the staff, give them my information, tell them how much I want to do and how often, and they set it up for me. They send me a statement every year with a record of everything. This way I just donate automatically, and I don’t have to worry about it.”
— Virginia Woodburn from St. Leo the Great Parish, in Lewistown
“St. Mark’s Parish in Belt is my home parish. It was here that I received the sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation.
My family was very involved at St. Mark’s. My dad was a catechesis instructor, and my mom and I served in music ministry. My sisters are still parishioners.
I have chosen to give monthly to the St. Mark Greatest Needs Endowment through the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana in memory of my parents and in thanksgiving for the community of St. Mark’s. By building St. Mark’s endowment at the Foundation, my gifts will continue to give back to my home parish in a sustained way over the coming years.”
— Bishop Jeffrey Fleming, pictured celebrating the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at St. Mark’s Parish
Donors to the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana are amazing people from all walks of life! As you can see, these good folks (and many others throughout our diocese) take advantage of monthly giving to endowments.
It’s simple for them; has an eternal, ongoing impact for the Church; and shows their gratitude for God’s many gifts.
How to make a monthly donation online:
1. Give online at catholicfoundationmt.org/endowments
2. Scroll down to see the endowment categories—Greatest Needs (for the Foundation’s grant program), Parishes, Schools, Priests & Seminarians, Ministries & Charities, Cemeteries, or Legacy (named) Endowments. Click on the category you’d like to view.
3. Scroll down until you have found the particular endowment or beneficiary you’re looking for. Click on that endowment box.
4. Click the “Donate online” button to reveal a simple form. Scroll down. Under the “Choose your gift” section, click “Ongoing,” then select your giving frequency.
5. Complete the rest of the form and submit using the “Give” button.
Prefer checks?
Simply mail your gift (or set up bill pay at your bank) to the Foundation at PO Box 1345, Great Falls, MT 59403.
Please make your check out to:
The Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana
and specify the endowment you wish to support on the memo line.
If you have questions or want help creating a recurring donation online, reach out to the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana staff at 406-315-1765 or forever@catholicfoundationmt.org.
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