Supporting Your Parish

By giving to Lumen Christi, you are affirming that your faith is a priority. It is a spiritual act of gratitude and commitment to the Church. It also makes you an active participant in the saving mission of our parish.  Our ministries depend on regular and faithful giving to be able to carry on their important work.

Opportunities to Give

Lumen Christi Catholic Church
All envelope and offertory pledges, as well as unrestricted gifts to the parish go toward the general operating budget of the parish. This provides for all ministries of the parish (i.e., School, Catholic Formation, Human Concerns, etc.) as well as lighting, heat, snowplowing, etc. Prayerfully consider contributing 2 or 3% of your household income or a suggested minimum of $1,000 annually. Based on our parish expenses and the number of households, our costs are approximately $1,000 per family.
     
Lumen Christi Parish Helping Hand Fund
The Helping Hand Fund supports those with financial needs. Monies within this fund are dispersed at the discretion of the Pastor.
     
Lumen Christi Parish Endowment Fund
This fund supports the future of Lumen Christi Parish and all of its ministries. Typically bequests, charitable remainder trusts, etc. (known as "Planned Gifts") are given to this fund, but outright gifts of cash or check can also be received.
     
Lumen Christi Catholic School Annual Fund
The Annual Fund directly supports the school's daily operating expenses. This fund bridges the gap between the school's revenues and expenses.
     
Lumen Christi Catholic School Endowment Fund
 This fund supports the future of the school and all of its programs. Typically bequests, charitable remainder trusts, etc. (known as "Planned Gifts") are given to this fund, but outright gifts of cash or check can also be received.

Jennifer Bush Scholarship Fund
This fund was created by Richard and Barbara Bush upon the passing of their daughter, Jenny, to help families in need of tuition assistance for Lumen Christi Catholic School.
     
Shamrock
Shamrock is the major fundraising event for the school. All donations to Shamrock go toward the operating budget of the school.

Lenten Almsgiving
During each season of Lent, Lumen Christi offers an opportunity for Almsgiving. Recently, this has included funds for St. Michael, Feed My Starving Children, or Operation Rice Bowl.  More information is provided just prior to Lent each year.
 

"Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have; God is pleased by sacrifices of that kind." - Hebrews 13:16