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Electronic Giving

	This Epiphany, Our Lady of the Mountains will introduce Electronic Giving to the parish. Electronic Giving benefits both your family and your parish. THE BENEFITS FOR YOU No check writing or ATM stops before Mass. It’s safe and confidential; your data and auto-deposited gifts are secure. You can use your checking or savings account, or your credit card (you may earn rewards through your credit card). You can schedule recurring or one-time donations. You can change a gift or account any time you like. You can easily choose offertory, second collections, pledges, and even one-time gifts. THE BENEFITS FOR OUR LADY OF THE MOUNTAINS It reduces check processing fees. It accommodates special funds and pledges. It provides a giving history for tax statements. It reduces future envelope printing costs (it’s green!). It allows staff more time to focus on other duties. This January, OLM will join 39 other parishes in the Archdiocese of Atlanta that have added Electronic Giving as an option. As you learn more, please consider this new way of practicing stewardship to our Church.

Is Electronic Giving Safe? Yes. Electronic Giving meets the highest banking-level security standards set forth by the Payment Card Industry (PCI) to ensure safe and confidential transactions. In fact, your banking information is encrypted in the system and is not accessible to any users or administrators of the Electronic Giving system. When you manage your own account information, your church never needs to handle checks or worry about locking up documents containing your account information. And you’ll always be certain that your gifts are direct-deposited into your church’s account.

What are the advantages of Electronic Giving? It makes it easy to give, even when you are unable to attend church. You never have to bring cash or checks to church. Giving electronically also helps the church save money and plan its budget!

How are my contributions automatically deducted from my account? Once you complete the online regis-tration form, the contribution amount you specify will automatically be transferred from your bank account to the church's bank account.

When will my contribution be deducted from my account? Your electronic contribution will be debited on the date you specify on the “My Gifts” page of the Electronic Giving system.

If I do not write checks, how do I keep my checkbook balance straight? Since your contribution is made at a pre-established time, you simply record it in your check register on the appropriate date. Electronic contri-butions are recorded for you on your bank statement as well as your online reports.

Without a canceled check, how can I prove I made my contribution? Your bank statement and the Elec-tronic Giving system both provide reports that document your electronic transactions.

Can I put different amounts in offerings and have all of them withdrawn at different times? Yes. You can contribute to different offerings at different times; however, you will have to do each one separately. You will receive a receipt for each one.

What if I change bank accounts? Log in and update your account information in the My Payment Schedule window. You can add, change, or delete each checking/savings/credit card using the edit button on the right side of the screen.

How much does Electronic Giving cost? It costs you absolutely nothing!

What if I try Electronic Giving and don't like it? You can cancel your authorization by deleting your ac-counts and donation dates at any time.

How do I sign up for Electronic Giving? First, visit your church website at www.olmjasper.com, then click on the Electronic Giving link and complete the registration form. It’s that simple!