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WE DID IT!
With grateful hearts, we are joyful to share that we successfully launched our first Season of Thanks and annual offertory pledge campaign.
Thank you for your attentiveness and generous response as we shared this initiative at Mass, mailed letters and pledge cards to parishioners, and provided pledge cards in the pews. Your participation made a meaningful difference in the life of our parish. Here are just a few highlights from the campaign.- Nearly $55,000 in increased offertory pledges for 2026
- 30 one-time gifts totaling more than $13,000, given above and beyond offertory commitments
- Over 35 new volunteers stepping forward to serve in various campus ministries
- Over 50 prayer requests
- More than 120 returned pledge cards, helping us update our parish contact information
- Several thoughtful suggestions for the Pastoral Council as we continue working to build a more vibrant parish community
Thank you to each of you for your participation, prayerful discernment, and continued prayers. The Pastoral Council looks forward to building on this momentum as we encourage our parish family to faithfully commit their time, talent, and treasure in service to God and one another.
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Each year, our Season of Thanks invites parishioners to reflect on the blessings in their lives and respond with intentional, prayerful giving.
Whether it's a bit more time, a modest increase in your offertory gift, or helping out in new ways around the St. Peter campus your participation not only solidifies our financial foundation but also expands our ministries, enabling deeper evangelization and more profound encounters with Christ.
Why it Matters:- Sustain ministries: Ensure sacramental, youth, and adult programs continue, uninterrupted
- Grow mission: Your generosity fuels outreach and discipleship efforts incur community
- Deepen discipleship: Giving shapes our hearts and aligns us with the stewardship Christ calls us to live.
Pray and Pledge:- Pray: Please take a moment to discern if God is calling you to grow in giving.
- Pledge: Use the pledge card you received in the mail or the online pledge card below to commit to your 2026 offertory giving and/or time.
- Return by December 7: Return your pledge card by mail, complete online, or drop in the offertory basket on pledge weekend.
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Important Dates
- Kick-off weekend: November 1-2
- Discernment weekends: November 8-9 & 15-16
- Pledge weekend: December 6-7
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1. Assess Your Finances
Review your current income, including past W-2s or financial records, to understand your overall financial situation.
2. Evaluate Your Current Giving
Reflect on how much you currently give to the parish. Is it regular? Proportional to your income? Does it reflect your values and faith?
3. Calculate Your Giving Percentage
Determine what percentage of your income you’re currently contributing to the Church. This will help you set meaningful and attainable goals.
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4. Take a Step of Faith
Even a small increase can be a powerful act of faith. Consider taking the next step in your giving journey — one that feels both generous and realistic.
5. Set Giving Goals
A traditional tithing goal is 10% of your income:
8–10% to the Church
2% to other charities or causes
You don’t have to make a large change all at once — incremental steps make a big difference over time.
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Thank You for Your Commitment
Whether you give financially, volunteer, or simply pray for our parish, your presence and support help us grow as a faith-filled community. We are truly grateful.
“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” — 2 Corinthians 9:7
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An offertory pledge is a thoughtful and non-binding commitment to support St. Peter Parish through regular financial contributions during the upcoming year.
For the 2026 Pledge Year (January 1 – December 31, 2026), your pledge reflects your estimated weekly giving. While it is not a contract, it serves as a valuable planning tool that helps the Parish budget for ministries, staffing, programs, and operations.
Pledges are typically made during the 2026 Pledge Drive in Fall 2025 and can be adjusted at any time if your financial circumstances change.
In short, making an offertory pledge is a way of saying:
"This is what I plan to give each week next year to support my church, so you can prepare accordingly."
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Your pledge helps us plan our budget and allocate volunteer resources more effectively. We're also working to update and maintain our parish database, so please be sure your contact information is current when you submit your card.
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Your annual pledge supports funding parish ministries, outreach programs, faith formation, staff salaries, utilities, maintenance, and administrative costs.
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Your generosity to our parish is an expression of your faith. We give sacrificially as a sign of our trust in God and our commitment to His Church.
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While any and all contributions made at the offertory are deeply appreciated, making a pledge help the Parish in a unique and essential way. Your pledge allows St. Peter Parish to plan more accurately and effectively for the year ahead. It enables Finance Council to create a responsible operating budget that supports the ministries, programs, and services we are called to provide.
Pledging also gives you an opportunity to be intentional about your giving. Planning ahead helps you align your financial decision with your faith and values, turning your regular support into a spiritual practice of stewardship.
Even if you already give most weeks, submitting a pledge - no matter the amount - has a real impact on our ability to serve the parish community!
Your pledge is not a binding contract, but a good-faith commitment that supports the ministry and mission we share.
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We understand that not everyone can increase their giving each year, and that’s perfectly okay.
However, completing a pledge card—even if your gift amount stays the same—helps the Parish:- Plan the budget for the upcoming year based on your intended giving.
- Keep our parishioner records up to date, ensuring you receive timely communications.
If you’re unable to increase your financial gift, we warmly invite you to consider sharing your time and talents with our ministries. You can explore ways to get involved on the Parish website.
Every form of support—financial, time, or talent—is valued and essential to our parish community!
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You are welcome to make pledge payments at any time during the Pledge Year (January 1 – December 31, 2026), in a way that best fits your financial situation.
That said, regular, incremental payments—especially on a monthly basis—are especially helpful. They align with the Parish’s typical billing and expense cycle, supporting consistent and financially sound operations.
Whether you choose to give weekly, monthly, quarterly, or even in a single lump sum, your support is always gratefully received and helps sustain the day-to-day mission and ministry of St. Peter Parish.
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You can talk to any priest or reach out to a member of the Pastoral Council.
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ParishSoft is an automatic electronic payment from your bank account or credit card. It ensures you never forget your contribution and helps you plan your giving while tracking it for tax purposes.
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No, although you may receive one additional envelope mailing due to timing.
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You can contact Paula or Barb at 419-524-2572. They will be happy to walk you through the steps to make an increase online.
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You can contact Paula or Barb at 419-524-2572. They will be happy to explain how ParishSOFT works and answer any questions you may have. They can also walk you through the steps to make an increase online.
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We want to assure you that there is no expectation to increase your offertory giving.
We simply ask you to consider a modest increase if you are able. However, if that’s not possible at this time, we kindly ask that you estimate your total planned offertory giving for 2026.In addition, we’re working to update our parish database and are also seeking more volunteers to support parish life throughout the year.
Your time and involvement as a volunteer are just as valuable as financial contributions. Whether through giving, volunteering, or both, your continued support helps sustain our parish community.
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There are several ways to stay informed and get inspired during our Season of Thanks:
- Watch the bulletin each week for updates and reflections
- Listen for announcements at Mass
- Hear parishioner testimonies shared during Mass throughout the season
- Visit our new tri-parish website – mansfieldareacatholics.org - for stories, resources, and ways to participate
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