Please note that if you are already giving electronically, we have now available laminated cards you can drop into the collection basked to encourage other parishioners to use this method of giving and for you to still put something into the collection basket. These cards can be found by the main entrance, on a small container on each side. Please see picture below of laminated card:
"As each has received a gift, employ it for one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace"
1 Peter 4:10
Dear Parishioner,
Madonna del Sasso Church is pleased to announce the introduction of an electronic option for making regular offerings. Weekly contributions can now be debited automatically from your checking or savings account or processed using your credit or debit card. Our new electronic giving program offers convenience for you and much-needed donation consistency for our congregation. We will now be offering this option like many other parishes in the diocese.
For example if you are currently giving on a weekly basis by check, you will no longer need to write out 52 checks a year or prepare 52 envelopes. And, when travel, illness or other circumstances prevent you from attending services, this program will allow your weekly offerings to continue without interruption.
It is very easy to sign up for this free service. You can either fill out an authorization form which you can pick up at the Church, or click on the “Donate” button below. If you sign up online, you will be able to open up your own personalized account where you can manage your online giving.
Sincerely,
Fr. Greg
Dear Brothers amd Sisters,
Truly the COVID-19 challenge is global in nature. You and your parishioners may be interested to know that our Holy Father, Pope Francis has established an Emergency Solidarity Fund to come to the aid of people and communities who are being tragically impacted by the spread of this virus in mission territories. It aims to support religious Sisters and Brothers, Priests, and lay pastoral workers who reach out through hospitals and small clinics, parish and social ministries, providing vital health care, as well as basic needs, including food and shelter in areas of Africa, Asia and Latin America.
Although times are indeed difficult in our own parishes and communities, this is an opportunity to reach out to those even in more dire needs at this critical moment. Please consider donating by going to the following links. This is an opportunity for us faithful Catholics to bring a source of Easter hope to those most in need.
Link with message in English
Link with message in Spanish
If you would like to learn more about this initiative, please take a look at the following short video.
Sincerely in Christ,
+Bishop Danny
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Estimados hermanos Presbíteros y Diáconos,
Verdaderamente el desafío del virus COVID-19 es un reto global. Posiblemente ustedes y sus feligreses estarán interesados en saber que nuestro Santo Padre, el Papa Francisco, ha establecido un Fondo de Solidaridad de Emergencia para ayudar a las personas y comunidades que están siendo impactadas trágicamente por la propagación de este virus en los territorios misioneros. El objetivo de este fondo es el de apoyar a Hermanas y Hermanos religiosos, a sacerdotes y los trabajadores pastorales laicos que se ayudan en hospitales y pequeñas clínicas, parroquias y ministerios sociales, brindando atención médica vital, así como necesidades básicas, incluyendo alimentos y refugio en áreas de África, Asia y América Latina
Aunque los tiempos son realmente difíciles en nuestras propias parroquias y comunidades, esta es una oportunidad para llegar a aquellos aún en necesidades más graves en este momento crítico. Por favor, considere donar yendo a los siguientes enlaces. Esta es una oportunidad para que los católicos fieles aportemos una fuente de esperanza de Semana Santa a los más necesitados.
Enlace con mensaje en inglés
Enlace con mensaje en español
Si desea obtener más información sobre esta iniciativa, eche un vistazo al siguiente breve video.
Sinceramente en Cristo,
+Bishop Danny
Most Reverend Daniel E. Garcia
Bishop of Monterey
425 Church Street
Monterey, CA 93940
Phone: (831) 373-4345
Email: bishop@dioceseofmonterey.org