Giving

How Can I Give?

There are several ways to give to St. Luke and St. Bernardine Parish. Should you have any questions, please contact Sheila Price, Director of Development and Stewardship, by phone at 708-435-8927 or via email.

Online 

Secure giving is available through Pushpay. This is the most efficient way to make a gift, whether it’s a one-time gift for a special collection or your weekly Mass offering. Auto payments can be made from your bank or credit card account via your smart phone or computer, and you have full control to change your scheduled gifts at any time as well as checking to see gifts credited to your account. Click here to set up your account on St. Luke and St. Bernardine’s page.

Bring or Mail Your Offering

• You can write a check payable to St. Luke and St. Bernardine Parish or give cash. If you plan to give cash, it is helpful if you include contact information with your giving.
• You can place your gift in the Offertory Collection at Mass, mail it, or bring it to the Parish Office at 528 Lathrop, River Forest, IL  60305.

Employer Matching

Matching gifts can double or even triple your personal gift to St. Luke and St. Bernardine Parish. Under a matching gift program, your contribution is matched with your employer’s funds. Many companies also match gifts made by spouses of employees and those retired from the company. Speak to your Human Resource Department and ask if matching gifts are available and how they work.

Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds

You can save capital gains taxes and receive a charitable deduction for the full fair market value for gifts of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds that have been held for more than 12 months and have appreciated in value.  If securities are held by a broker or banker, you can have them transferred directly to St. Luke and St. Bernardine’s account from any local brokerage house. To alert St. Luke and St. Bernardine Parish that a gift of stock is being made, contact our Director of Stewardship and Development at sprice@stlstbparish.org  or 708-435-8927.  

Planned Gifts and Bequests

Making a planned gift is easier than you think. Whether you are just beginning to think about your legacy or you are working with a financial advisor to establish your estate plans, we invite you to consider how a planned gift can help you realize current and long-term financial goals, provide for your family, and make a lasting impact at St. Luke and St. Bernardine Parish. Contact Sheila Price at 708-435-8927 or sprice@stlstbparish.org to learn more about your many options.

Other

There are a number of other ways to support St. Luke and St. Bernardine Parish: gifts of real estate, charitable trusts, annuities, and more. Contact Sheila Price, Director of Stewardship and Development, at 708-435-8927 to schedule a time to explore giving options.