Financial Considerations

St. Joan of Arc does not "charge" for providing the Sacraments. It is a duty to the faithful to provide the Sacraments to Catholics who are properly disposed to celebrate them.

Courtesy and good stewardship call for an offering to be made to the parish in consideration of time, use of facilities and utilities, wear and tear, etc. Stipends to the priest or deacon and servers are customary. Stipends for the Music Director and associated musicians are professional arrangements and must be resolved directly with music personnel. Some guidelines are as follows:

For registered/tithing parishioners of St Joan of Arc for at least 6 months, the offering is $2,500. This amount includes marriage preparation, the stipends for the organist, cantor, priest, altar server and use of the church for rehearsal and wedding day. A $250 deposit will be required when a date is reserved on the church calendar.

A good rule of thumb to keep in mind… how much is being spent on dresses, limos, reception, food, alcohol, etc? Some portion of what is spent on all the peripheral matters should be dedicated to the Lord who has provided all that we have and all that we are.