Annual commitments pledged to St. Anne Parish support our operating budget, which directly supports worship, formation, community and global outreach, building and grounds, staff, and other programs. Annual commitments are crucial to the work of the Parish. We strive to maintain a balanced budget each year, with every dollar accounted for and put to good use in the people, places, and plans of our parish.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much should my commitment be?
Pledging with your church is a spiritual discipline to enter into prayerfully. Like all prayer, it is a response to God’s grace in our lives. The Church encourages the faithful to pledge or tithe 10% of their income each year:
How do I pay my pledge?
There are many opportunities to fulfill your commitment. You may pay weekly, monthly, quarterly, or annually via cash, check, credit card, or ACH. Checks may be placed in the collection basket during Mass or mailed to the Parish office. Cash may be placed in the collection basket during Mass or brought into the Parish office.
There are many ways to give: ACH, Weekly Envelopes, Adopt-A-Student, Memorial and Legacy Gifts, Diocesan Stewardship, and Special Projects.
Making a Sunday Giving Commitment is an important part of what it means to be a good Christian steward. At the same time, your commitment enables the church to support the many programs, ministries, and services that promote prayer, service, and giving to others within and beyond the St. Anne community.
Automatic Weekly Contribution
Have your weekly tithe taken out of your bank account automatically! Automatic contribution allows the Parish to maintain a certain level of consistent income which helps us to be better long-term stewards of our money. Automatic payments are also the most private, safe, proven way to transfer money. Download the form and return it to the Parish Office: Automatic Weekly Contribution Form.
Weekly Envelopes
Use weekly envelopes to drop your weekly contribution into the collection basket at Mass. Contact the parish office to receive weekly envelopes in the mail: (815) 288-3131.
Adopt-A-Student Fund (St. Anne School)
Our Adopt-A-Student Fund is a great way to make a meaningful impact not only in the life of our Parish and School but in the life of a child who may not be able to get a Catholic education without your help. Contact St. Anne School for more information: (815) 288-5619.
Memorial and Legacy Gifts
In addition to supporting the parish’s ministry and mission, Memorial and Legacy Gifts are a unique way to express your personal values, continue the stewardship of your life, and leave a lasting impact on the lives of others.
Diocesan Stewardship
By sharing our gifts and ourselves, we can make a real difference for the poor and the marginalized, for the people at all stages in their faith life who are looking for guidance, and for people seeking simple human dignity. We can change lives through the Diocesan Appeal.
Special Projects
From time to time, special funding opportunities arise that are supported by member donations beyond annual pledges. Special projects will be advertised on the Parish website and in the Parish Bulletin!