Ways to Give
Thank you for considering Saint Josephine Bakhta Parish in your charitable giving. In addition to the support received through the offertory collection at mass, parishioners and friends of our parish can support the work of the Church through other means.
Online Giving & Text to Give
Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish can now receive online donations for all of the activities and services currently supported by offertory collections at mass, including special collections supporting the ministries of the Archdiocese of Hartford. It's easy, convenient, and completely secure. You can set up automatic contributions and change the timing or amount of your gift at any time. You may set regularly scheduled donations, make pledges and manage your donations to the pledge amount, or make a one-time donation to stewardship and/or all of our special collections. Please Click Here to sign up for online giving.
Another easy way to give electronically is with our Text-to-Give function that is fully integrated with our Online Giving.
Simply text an amount to (860) 821-7962 followed by the word ‘text’ and your transaction will be processed through your Online Giving account. If your mobile phone number is not recognized the first time you Text-to-Give, you can associate your number with your Online Giving account or follow the steps to create an account.
For example, this is what you text to our Text-to-Give phone number: 25 text
If you are already donating online and no longer need envelopes, contact the Parish Office to be removed from the envelope mailing list.
Collection Box or Mail
Bring your offering to Church and deposit it in our collection receptacles at the entrance of each of our Churches. Alternatively, drop it off or mail it to our Church Office:
Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish
767 Elm Street
Rocky Hill CT 06067
How do I give in my will?
You can remember our parish in your Will by using the following language:
"I give [insert amount or other named items] to Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish, 767 Elm Street, Rocky Hill, CT 06067."
Other Kinds of Planned Giving
You may wish to name Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish as a beneficiary or as a secondary beneficiary of an insurance policy or qualified retirement plan. Additional planned giving options exist under current tax laws that may have immediate tax benefits for you, your family, and your estate. Some of these options continue to provide you with income during your lifetime while offering significant tax benefits. Your attorney or accountant can provide the most accurate advice on estate planning for your personal situation and charitable intentions.
Commemorative or Memorial Gifts
If you would like to honor a special person, please consider making your gift “in honor of” or “in memory of.” This is a wonderful way to celebrate, honor, and show respect for an individual who has impacted your life. We will be happy to send a card of recognition to the person or family you have honored. Please contact us for additional information by contacting the parish office.
Further Support
If you have any questions or would like additional information on supporting our parish through your estate plan, please reach out to Fr. George Couturier by contacting the Parish Office via email or by calling 860-529-8655.