Q.     What is Electronic Contribution?

A.     Electronic Contribution is an automatic transfer program which allows you to make contributions to Guardian Angels without writing checks.

Q.     What are the advantages of Electronic Contributions?

A.     It saves you time! It simplifies your life! You also help Guardian Angels stabilize our budget and save money.

Q.     How is my Electronic Contribution automatically deducted from my account?

A.     Once you authorize the transfer, your specified contribution is electronically transferred directly from your checking or savings account to the church’s bank account.

Q.     When will my contribution be deducted from my account?

A.     Your contribution will be deducted from your account on the dates you specify and/or as specified on the reverse side of this form.

Q.     If I don’t write checks, how do I keep my checkbook balance straight?

A.     Since your contribution is made at a pre-established time, you simply record it in your check register on the appropriate date. Your bank statement will list a deduction the date specified.

Q.     Without a canceled check, how can I prove I made a contribution?

A.     Your bank statement gives you an itemized list of electronic transfers, but you will also still receive your end-of-year giving statement in January. This statement will show the contributions that you have made to the church, both Electronic and contributions made by check or cash in your envelopes.

Q.     Is Electronic Contribution safe?

A.     Electronic Contribution is less risky than check or cash contribution. It can’t be lost, stolen or destroyed in the mail, and it has an extremely high rate of accuracy. Vanco Services is the company that works with Guardian Angels to deposit your contribution into the church’s Bank Account at First National Bank in Chaska. Nearly all of our neighboring parishes use Vanco to administer their electronic giving programs and they come highly recommended by the parish staff in all of these parishes.

Q.     What if I change bank accounts?

A.     Simply request a new authorization form to complete.

Q.     How much does Electronic Contribution cost?

A.     It costs you nothing and saves you time!

Q.     What if I try Electronic Contribution and don’t like it?

A.     You can cancel your authorization for Electronic Contribution at any time by notifying the parish office in writing. But, once you have enjoyed the convenience, time and money savings of Electronic Contribution, we doubt you’ll want to go back to making contributions the way you did before.

Q.     How do I sign up for Electronic Contribution?

A.     Complete and sign the authorization form (available by clicking here) and return it to Guardian Angels along with a voided check or savings deposit slip.  Please note:  You will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in order to download PDF forms.  This program is available free of charge from Adobe. 

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Q.     Will I still receive envelopes? What do I do with them?

A.     Yes, you will continue receiving envelopes. Some families may choose to have their children use them for their weekly contribution. Other families may choose to use their envelope to contribute pocket change, etc.

Still have questions? Please contact Eric Crowell, GA Business Administrator, at (952) 227-4008 or the Parish Office at (952) 227-4000.