Pam Mohler, Director

419-724-4770 direct or pam.mohler@toledostpats.org

This office is responsible for:

• Publication of "The Grapevine," our quarterly parish magazine
• The annual stewardship appeal -- "God's Plan for Giving"
• Parish fund-raising events and fund drives
• The Planned Giving committee
• Parish capital campaigns
• Marketing and Communications
• Fun Families of Faith staff liaison
• Festival staff liaison

Regular hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-F

Weekend appointments available by request

For a humorous take on tithing, check out this Youtube video!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVUGSIfbbHs

Tithing is God's own idea. The divinely chosen way to contribute consistently to His work. Tithing is God's own concept of giving, It is giving the "first fruits" of your labor.

Fr. Dennis Walsh introduced tithing at all of the Masses the weekend of November 14 and 15.

To read Fr. Dennis introduction letter, click HERE.

To read the witness talks given that weekend click HERE

To read the witness talks given on November 21 & 22 click HERE

To request a copy of the brochure "How Much Should I Give My Parish?" please email pam.mohler@toledostpats.org or call her at 419-724-4770.

Looking for  creative way to make a donation to St. Patrick of Heatherdowns? Have you ever considered a charitable gift from an IRA? Once again, they are TAX FREE! As of January 6, 2010, Congress adjourned for the year without extending this provision. However, it is expected that it will be retroactively extended within the first three months of 2010. If you are considering this option, please check with your financial advisor or professional tax preparer to make sure you are able to participate in this program.

• IRA investors who are at least 70 1/2 years old can make direct charitable transfers up to $100,000.
• Gifts may be designated to support programs for areas of your choice, such as the Funds for the Future account or the Brogan Fund for Tuition Assistance.
• The gift (money directly transferred to th charity, like SPH) is not included in the IRA owner's income and is not taxed. In Ohio, you also avoid paying state income tax!
• This law is an extension of a bill signed last year and applies to distributions made through both the 2008 and 2009 tax years

For more information, contact the Office of Stewardship and Development!