SUPPORT US

EIN: 58-6014912. We are a 501(c)3 exempt under USCCB Group Ruling (#0928).​

• SUPPORT OUR ANNUAL APPEAL GOAL. ​Each year, our Parish helps fund various programs, ministries, offices, and services throughout the Archdiocese. Once our goal is met, any overage up to 25% is returned to the parish assessment free. Any overage exceeding 25% is returned to our parish endowment assessment free.  

  • Check or money order: Remember to write Sts. Peter and Paul #523 in the memo line. Mail your check or money order (payable to “Archbishop’s Annual Appeal” to: Archdiocese of Atlanta P.O. Box 96657 Washington, DC 20090-6657.

  • Online at the Archdiocese Website Use the drop down menu to select "Saints Peter and Paul - Decatur." 
     

• DURING MASS. The offertory is the part of the liturgy when congregants make financial offerings to support the parish and to various collections authorized by the Archdiocese of Atlanta or the United States Council of Catholic Bishops.
  2nd Collections Schedule & Information
   

• ONLINE. Follow this link to donate securely to the parish. The system accepts MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover, Google Pay, Apple Pay and ACH bank account transfers. Contact the business office for support (404) 400-3852.
   

• BANK. Most banks offer a bill payment service. It is an effective way to automatically give to the church. Once set up, you’re able to control your giving at any time. Use the memo line to indicate where to allocate your donation (example memos: offertory, building fund, 2nd collection, parish outreach, altar flowers). Use your giving envelope number as the account number. Please no split checks.
   

• MAIL. Check or money order donations may be mailed to the church office at any time. Address envelopes and write checks payable to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Use the memo line to indicate where to allocate your donation (example memos: offertory, building fund, 2nd collection, parish outreach, altar flowers). Please no split checks.
   

• EMPLOYER MATCHING. Many companies offer opportunities for their employees to contribute to a charity of their choice. This is usually done by matched giving or matching charitable giving programs. Check with your company! It’s an easy way to maximize your financial contribution. Sts. Peter and Paul has a verified account with the charitable giving program called Benevity and will create an account with other programs if required for participation. Please notify the Business Office if any action is needed to get started with your company’s giving system.
   

• PLANNED GIVING & SECURITIES GIVING THROUGH THE CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OF NORTH GEORGIA (CFNGA) Contribute to the Sts. Peter and Paul endowment via a living donation or a legacy bequest in your will or estate. Other opportunities for giving include stocks, bonds, appreciated real estate, a percentage of retirement assets, or life insurance policy. Many times these gifts have an added bonus of tax benefits. The Catholic Foundation of North Georgia has a fantastic staff who warmly welcome your questions and have free estate planning services, resources, and consultations. CLICK HERE to visit the Foundation's website. 
   

• CHARITABLE TRUST OR PRIVATE FAMILY FOUNDATION. If permitted by your trust or foundation, online giving accounts are available for your convenience. Please notify the parish office if you wish to set up an online giving account for charitable contributions or grant disbursements. Please make sure that mailed check donations include contact information and directions for how the donation is to be used. EIN: 58-6014912.
   

• DONOR ADVISED FUND GIFT. In order for us to acknowledge your generous gift, please provide your name, contact information, Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, and a note or comment on the check as to where you would like your gift directed (e.g., offertory). Make checks payable to Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Atlanta, Inc. (EIN: 83-3566129) and send to 2401 Lake Park Dr SE, Smyrna, GA 30080.
   

• STOCK GIFT. Instructions For Making a Stock Gift  Contact Tracy Zelczak (404-920-7606).