Embrace the Benefits!

Online Giving is intended to be a convenient tool for
you to contribute electronically.

Click this button to create a new account
or manage your existing one

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We are truly appreciative of any gift made to our parish. Online Giving is intended to be a convenient tool for you to contribute weekly offertory or make other donations to the church, electronically. This option allows you to easily setup recurring contributions, saving you time. Through online giving our parish is able to take advantage of new technologies, allowing us to become more efficient and fiscally responsible.

Benefits to YOU

• Convenient: Access to your account anytime and anywhere via the internet
• Simple: You manage your own account online. No phone calls or visits to the bank or parish.
• Functional: Receive reminders & notifications for each transaction.
• Flexible: Start, Stop or Change your recurring contributions at any time.
• Secure: Adheres to strict banking security standards to ensure your account is secure and confidential.
• Personalized: You choose whether you would like to contribute via credit card or direct withdraw from your checking account (ACH).

Benefits to the Parish

• Consistent: Regularly scheduled gifts occur automatically allowing the parish to effectively manage monthly expenses based on consistent support.
• Efficient: Decreases the time and expenses related to bookkeeping for the parish.
• Convenient: Easily allows people to contribute to the parish on their terms and update their information as it changes.
• Secure: No need to store parishioner's confidential information.

For your convenience, Online Giving cards are located by each entrance. If you sign up for online giving but miss the feeling of placing something into the collection basket, please feel free to pick up one these cards.

If you would like to "Opt-Out" of receiving our parish offertory envelopes, please click here

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Choose how you want to get started!

Option 1: You can set up your own account online

Visit our Online Giving page to Register an account here.  *Detailed step by step instructions on how to set up an account are available here

Option 2: You can call and we will set up an account for you

Please have your credit/bank card or a check with you when you call. Contact Michelle in the parish office at (717) 533-7168 Ext. 103.

Option 3: You complete a request form for us to set up an account for you

Complete our Online Giving Account Request Form and we will set up your account for you! 

• Complete the form online: Click here
• Download the form and send
  

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If you have any questions regarding an online giving account,
please contact Michelle Gutshall at (717) 533-7168 Ext. 103 or email: mgutshall@stjoanhershey.org

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What are the advantages to online giving?
A: Online giving makes it simple to fulfill your financial commitments to the parish, even if you are unable to attend Mass for that week. It also allows the parish staff to budget more effectively.

Q: Do I have to use a credit card?
A: No. You have two options. You can use a credit card or opt for direct withdraw from your bank account (ACH) to contribute.

Q: How are my contributions automatically deducted from my account?
A: Your contribution will be made electronically from your credit card or bank account.You have control to change the amount or frequency of your contribution whenever you wish through your online account.

Q: When will my contribution be deducted from my account?
A: Whenever you would like! You have the ability to choose the date of your contribution.You will receive an email notification prior to each contribution account.

Q: How do I balance my checkbook if I am not writing a check?
A: An email notification is sent prior to each scheduled contribution. You will also receive a confirmation email when your gift has been processed. These reminders can be used to record the gift in your check register for the appropriate date.

Q: What if I change bank accounts or credit cards?
A: You can update your bank account or credit card information by signing into your account and updating the information in your profile.

Q: Can I contribute different amounts to different offerings? Will they be withdraw at different times? Can I use different accounts for the different contributions?
A: You have the capability to give different amounts to different offerings at different times. You are also able to use any number of credit cards or bank accounts you would like.
 
Q: What if I want to stop using online giving?
A: You may cancel your authorization immediately by signing into your account and deleting your credit card or bank account information.

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Your Online Giving Toolbox

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Online Giving User's Guide

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Create A New Gift

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Changing Your Payment Method

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Suspend or Resume A Gift

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Changing Your Gift Amount

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Changing Your Personal Information

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Managing Your Contributions

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Viewing Your Giving History

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