Giving
Explore the various ways you can contribute towards making the everyday work of this church possible.
Why give to your parish?
We give because God has given so generously to us. As faithful disciples, we are called to return those gifts to Him with an increase — by offering our time, talent, and treasure for the good of His Church.
Giving to St. Peter’s is both a responsibility and a privilege: it is a tangible way to support the liturgy, pass on the Catholic faith, build up our community, and care for the most vulnerable among us. Scripture reminds us of this call: “Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse… and see if I do not open the floodgates of heaven for you” (Malachi 3:10).
Your gift is a sacrifice, an act of worship, and an investment in the mission Jesus entrusted to us in Matthew 28: “Go and make disciples.” At St. Peter’s, we strive to grow as intentional, faith-filled disciples, and giving allows us to prioritize God, deepen our trust in Him, and share in the responsibility of caring for our spiritual home.
Recurring Gifts to the Sunday Collection
Recurring Gifts via Online Giving
Through Faith Direct you can make all of your contributions to St. Peter the Apostle via automatic payment from your checking account or credit card — just as you may do now with your mortgage, household bills, and other monthly payments. This is the most streamlined, cost-effective, environmentally-friendly way for you to give donations.
Cash/Checks
You may also give to the Sunday offertory with your envelope, check, or cash. Bring your gift to Mass and drop it in one of the collection boxes located at the entrances to the church. These gifts may also be brought or mailed to the Rectory.
One-Time Gifts
Restricted or unrestricted one-time gifts may be made online via Online Giving (no account required), check, cash, or Venmo.
You may want to make your gift in honor or memory of a person or event (for example, in memory of a loved one, in lieu of flowers, on the anniversary of a wedding, at a Baptism)
Other Kinds of Gifts
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Qualified Charitable Distributions from your IRA
Also known as a “charitable IRA rollover,” a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) allows individuals age 70½ or older to authorize their administrator to directly transfer up to $108,000 annually from their individual retirement account (IRA) to qualified charities, tax-free. If you are age 72 or older, the amount you transfer can satisfy all or part of your required minimum distribution (RMD).
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Stock Gifts / Marketable Securities
St. Peter’s accepts non-cash gifts. You can make a gift of securities or stock through an electronic transfer or a physical transfer of stock certificates. These types of gifts may provide tax benefits. Please notify us in advance if you intend to make this kind of gift.
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Gifts from a Donor Advised Fund
You can use your donor advised fund (DAF) to recommend a grant or recurring grants to St. Peter’s. Since all gifts to your DAF are tax-deductible, this may be a more tax-efficient way to support your parish. Your DAF can also be a tool for planned charitable gifts.
Legal Name: St Peter the Apostle R C Church
Address: 445 Fifth Avenue, River Edge, NJ 07661
Tax ID Number: 22-1533517
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Leave a bequest to St. Peter’s in your will
Leaving a bequest to St. Peter’s strengthens our parish and sustains your legacy far into the future. Such a gift allows a donor to make a significant contribution that may not have been possible during their lifetime. Leaving a bequest in your will is simple and offers options to fulfill your charitable intent.
While you may choose to make an unrestricted bequest, there are also opportunities to support specific parish funds and projects. If you wish to restrict your bequest, please contact the Rectory to ensure your gift will be used most effectively and according to your wishes.
If you are interested in any of these kinds of gifts, please contact Marissa Dabakian, Director of Stewardship and Development at mdabakian@saint-peter.org
Confused about giving? Want to know more? Visit our FAQs.
The Heritage Fund
The Heritage Fund is a way to make restricted donations to St. Peter’s to meet parish needs that the Sunday collection cannot support. Your gifts help to keep St. Peter’s as the rock on which others can build their faith.
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The fund will maintain a list of areas that need funding beyond what the Sunday collection can support. This allows St. Peter’s to grow and improve the community experience. Our wish list for 2026 includes…
St. Peter’s Ministry Offerings
Faith Formation and Youth Programs
St. Peter’s Music Ministry
Staff Development and Formation
Buildings, Grounds, and Technology Needs and Development
Honoring Repayment Commitments
Emergency and Unexpected Costs
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There are a few different ways in which restricted donations differ from the usual Sunday collection:
Restricted donations can only be used for the purpose designated by the donor
Money from this fund cannot be used for any normal operating activities, which make up the bulk of our expenses, such as utilities, salaries, and all operating expenses.
Restricted donations are not assessed.
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Donations of any size are welcome. Thank you for your generosity!
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No, you do not need to create an account to make your donation. However, we recommend signing in first if you do have an account. When giving online, please make sure to state your restriction on the “Note” line.
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In the Pay to the Order Of line, write St. Peter the Apostle Church Heritage Fund.
In the Memo line, write your restriction.
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As good stewards of God’s gift of treasure from you, St. Peter’s plans and saves for the future by setting aside reserves to cover maintenance and repairs, and for unanticipated drops in Sunday collections. But like the rest of the community, St. Peter’s has needs that require funding beyond what the weekly collection can support.
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Thank you for asking! If you wish to restrict a bequest to St. Peter’s, please call the parish office to ensure that your gift can be used most effectively.
Besides cash, you may donate appreciated stocks, bonds or mutual funds.
St. Peter’s can be named as a beneficiary to life insurance policies.
Annuities and trusts can be established to benefit you during your life and St. Peter’s after you die.
All bequests have tax and estate planning implications. Always talk to a professional before making any financial decisions.
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“Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
— 2 Corinthians 9:7
