FUND DESCRIPTIONS
Giving is simple, though the financial details behind it can be a bit intricate. We work hard to ensure your giving experience is completely effortless, but if you would like a deeper look into how your generosity is structured, we invite you to learn more about the funds here.
ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH FUNDS
“God has no need of your money, but the poor have. You give it to the poor, and God receives it.”
~Saint Augustine
Ordinary Operations - SA
Supports the day-to-day operations of the parish: sacraments, maintenance, church staff, supplies, utilities, insurance, and additions.
Special Initiatives - SA
Specifically supports parish ministries. By giving to this fund, money is distributed based on the needs of the sub funds and cannot be used otherwise. This fund also subsidizes St. Joseph's Catholic School annually.
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH FUNDS
“Some Saints are privileged to extend to us their patronage with particular efficacy in certain needs, but not in others; but our holy patron St. Joseph has the power to assist us in all cases, in every necessity, in every undertaking.”
~Saint Thomas Aquinas
Ordinary Operations - SJ
Supports the day-to-day operations of the parish: sacraments, maintenance, church staff, supplies, utilities, insurance, and additions.
Endowment - SJ
An investment fund that builds long-term financial stability to protect the church against future unknowns such as an economic down-turn.
Special Initiatives - SJ
Specifically supports parish ministries. By giving to this fund, money is distributed based on the needs of the sub funds and cannot be used otherwise. This fund also subsidizes St. Joseph's Catholic School annually.
Giving Tree - SJ
Fulfills church staff wish lists for materials and enrichment projects from Faith Formation to Music to Administration.
ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL FUNDS
“Joseph realized that helping these children required more than giving them food or money. They needed an opportunity to learn.”
~A pivotal moment in the life of Saint Joseph Calasanz,
Patron Saint of Catholic Schools
Ordinary Operations - SJCS
Supports the day-to-day operations of the school: curriculum, maintenance, teacher and staff salaries, supplies, utilities, insurance, and additional needs.
Endowment - SJCS
An investment fund that builds long-term financial stability to protect the school against future unknowns such as an economic down-turn. This fund currently subsidizes the school annually.
Special Initiatives - SJCS
Specifically supports improvements and upgrades to enhance the student experience. By giving to this fund, money is distributed based on the needs of the school's annual sub funds and cannot be used otherwise.
Giving Tree - SJCS
Fulfills teachers’ and school staff wish lists for classroom materials and enrichment projects. Choose an item that fits your budget, donate the money, and the school will purchase the item.
As Catholics, we are united in our faith, the sacraments and the good works of the Church. As a Diocese, we are also united in the Healing, Hope and Joy in Jesus.
BELOW ARE THE DIOCESAN FUNDS COLLECTIVELY OFFERED AT ST. AUGUSTINE & ST. JOSEPH THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ON BEHALF OF THE DIOCESE OF DULUTH AND USCCB.
The Ministries Appeal
The Ministries Appeal provides us an opportunity to act together, as one body, in support of the critical services and ministries of the Church that are larger than any one parish.
Meaningful support is provided to: Education & Family; Evangelization & Outreach; and Vocation & Clergy Support.
