The Bible calls each of us to give back to God our first fruits... the first and best portion of the harvest.
Click here to learn more about what the bible says about giving.St. Michael the Archangel asks each family to strive to give the biblical 10% “tithe”, and to divide it into several components.
The "tithe" is the biblical standard for giving, which is rooted in the Hebrew Scriptures, reinforced by the New Testament teaching on generosity, and exemplified in the lives of the early Christians. The word "tithe" comes from the word meaning "tenth" and is used to indicate the portion of one's gross earnings (first fruits) that was set apart for God.
Parishioners are asked to complete and return an operations pledge card each calendar year as a part of the stewardship renewal process. Each family is asked to divide the biblical 10% in the following manner:
5% of annual gross household income to the Parish Operations Fund
4% of annual gross household income to other worthy charities or the St. Michael Building Fund
1% of annual gross household income to the Archbishop’s Call to Share