The IR$ is Watching: New Rules on Charitable Giving   
Bob Mike, St. John's Parish Administrator

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is now requiring, for 2007 and beyond, that all cash donations to the church, regardless of the amount, must be evidenced in the form of a receipt from the parish in order to be eligible for a federal tax deduction.

For St. John's to provide you with a receipt for your contributions in 2007, you must do one of two things:

(1) use your Sunday envelopes for cash contributions; or, 

(2) start using electronic withdrawals for your annual  giving to the parish.

HINT: DONATING ELECTRONICALLY WILL MAKE PROVING YOUR TAX DEDUCTIONS A LOT EASIER!

Also, did you know that when the time comes for you to leave this world for the next, you can continue your generous support by including St. John's in your will?

It's never too late to make a difference in this world, even if you're living in another... especially if you have a will.

To learn more about the benefits of electronic giving and having St. John's included in your will, please call Bob Mike, St. John's Parish Administrator, at (651) 633-8333, ext. 1215.

Thank you for your generosity in building the Kingdom of God.