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 How Much Should I Give
One of the most the most frequently asked question we get is how much should I tithe.  Biblical teachings tell us that answer is 10%.  The ten percent is divided into three categories:
  1. 5% to St Thomas More,
  2. 1% to the Indianapolis Archdiocese Annual Catholic Appeal, and,
  3. 4% to other charities of your choice (BUT, we at St Thomas More would not be disappointed should you choose to donate some or all of that amount to St Thomas More:)
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Envelopes             
If you opt for envelopes, please call the office at 317-831-4142 and they will enroll you.
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Estate Planning
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As a steward of the Lord's gifts entrusted to you, now is the time to plan for the distribution of your assets after your death. Ask yourself these questions:
  • What plans have I made to distribute my assets after I'm gone?
  • Many people leave directed gifts to a variety of charities as a part of their will.
  • We ask that you include St Thomas More as a part of your estate plan so that we may continue our mission for future generations. 
Electronic Donations Online 
Why Donate Electronically?
  • Puts you in direct control of the amount and frequency of your contribution.  
  • Provides a convenience for you offering ACH, Credit, and Debit cards
  • You can change it 24/7 whenever you want.
  • Saves church staff time from counting cash.  Adds greater office security 
  • Smoothes out cash flow for parish 
    • Seasonal slump is avoided
    • improves financial forecasting
  • Has positive impact on environment

​Manual Registration for Electronic Payments
​If you would like to participate in the Electronic Giving Program; but, don't want the hassle of setting it up online, call the office at 317-831-4142 to set it up on your behalf.   

​With this giving option, your donations are transferred electronically on a regular basis based on the donation frequency (weekly, semi-monthly or monthly) and donation amount you choose.   ​
Electronic Giving FAQ

​Some people may be reluctant to enroll in electronic giving because when the basket is passed they do not have anything to drop in the basket. making them look like they are not donating.  

There a couple of ways to address this issue.
  1. Keep your envelopes.  Write on the envelope "Electronic Donation"  so that cash/check processors do not try to count it.
  2. Call the Office and get "Electronic Contribution tickets to drop in the basket; or, print your own tickets using the process below.​
  3. Print your own "Electronic Giving Receipt" that you can drop in the basket in lieu of an envelope.   Click on the following link:  Electronic Contribution Ticket.   If you have colored paper they will look nicer; but, white paper also works just fine.  ​​
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