“Freely you have received; freely give.” Matthew 10:8
Thank you for supporting our parishes. The work of our four churches is made possible by the generosity of parishioners like you.
Teach us to give and not to count the cost. — St. Ignatius of Loyola
Our weekly offering at Mass is an expression of gratitude for the blessings God has given us, returned for the use of his Church. The offertory is the primary means of support for our parishes — it keeps the lights on and the roofs sound, and it funds the outreach that carries the parish beyond its walls.
Registered parishioners receive a box of numbered envelopes at the start of each year for cash or cheque offerings at Sunday Mass and special collections. Can't make it to Mass? There is a drop box by the parish office door (2607 27 Street, Vernon) for weekday drop-offs.
Three of our parishes accept e-Transfer donations, deposited directly to the parish account with no fee to the parish and no password required: givingstjamesvernon@rccv.org for St. James, givingolov@rccv.org for Our Lady of the Valley, and givingstbenedict@rccv.org for St. Benedict's.
Give monthly through an automatic withdrawal from your bank account. PAD replaces weekly envelopes — you'll still receive envelopes for the periodic special collections. PAD forms for St. James and Our Lady of the Valley are available from the parish office.
Tax receipts are issued annually for all recorded donations. For help with any way of giving, call the office at 250-542-1276.
Faith in Action is the annual appeal of the Diocese of Kamloops, supporting ministries across the diocese.
Visit the dioceseFor help with any way of giving, call the parish office at 250-542-1276 or email stjamesvernon@rcdk.org.