In the course of time Abel brought one of the best firstlings of his flock to the Lord. The Lord looked with favor on Abel and his offering. ~ Genesis 4:3a, 4
Make giving simple with convenient online giving! Set up recurring gift or text “give” to (877) 492-9873 and follow the prompts to support St. John Parish directly from your phone.
DSA supports our Catholic Charities of Jackson County, seminarian formation, and so much more. Click below to make a pledge to help the Catholic community in our areas!
Continue the tradition of being Stewards of St. John through faithful giving & trust in God. Use the form below, enroll in a recurring pledge through our 6-3-1 model.
Giving at St. John the Evangelist
Your Generosity Builds God’s Kingdom
Giving is an expression of gratitude, faith, and trust in God’s providence. Through the generosity of our parish community, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church continues to strengthen our ministries, care for our sacred spaces, and share the love of Christ throughout Jackson, Michigan.
We invite every parish household to prayerfully consider participating in our 2027 6-3-1 Generosity Challenge, a simple approach to intentional giving that helps equip our parish for mission, build up our church, and support the greater Catholic community.
Every gift, regardless of size, makes a meaningful difference in the life and mission of our parish.
The 2027 6-3-1 Generosity Challenge
To help parishioners become intentional givers and support responsible parish financial planning, St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church invites every household to prayerfully consider the 6-3-1 Generosity Challenge.
This model encourages giving 10% of annual income toward the mission of the Church, divided into three areas:
6% Sunday Offertory | Weekly
Equip Our Parish for Mission
Your Sunday offertory supports the ongoing work of St. John Parish, helping provide for worship, parish ministries, faith formation, daily operations, and outreach to our Jackson community.
3% Capital Projects | Monthly
Build Up and Beautify God’s Kingdom
These contributions support capital expenditures, restoration, and beautification projects that help preserve and improve our parish facilities for current and future generations.
1% Diocesan Services Appeal | Annually
Support the Greater Church
The annual Diocesan Services Appeal (DSA) supports the mission and ministries of the Diocese of Lansing, extending the Church’s work beyond our parish and into the wider Catholic community.
Every contribution matters. We encourage you to prayerfully consider your family’s circumstances and participate at a level that reflects your ability to give.
What Does 6-3-1 Giving Look Like?
The 6-3-1 Generosity Challenge provides a simple way to plan your charitable giving throughout the year.
The chart below illustrates suggested contributions based on annual household income. These examples can help you prayerfully consider your commitment while supporting the ongoing mission of St. John Parish and the greater Church.
Read what some of our parishioners and Finance Council members have said about tithing…
Testimonial
“It is important that we share our personal wealth with the parish to sustain its mission now and for years to come…”
Testimonial
“Giving became and is the top line in our family budget, which we review at the start of each year and during the year if our circumstances change. It is the offering of our “first fruits,” and we can truly affirm that over the years our parish and charitable giving has become a gift returned to us.”
Testimonial
“We are very blessed at St. John to have so many opportunities to grow in our faith. Couple that with our beautiful church and surrounding property, God has been very good to us. Quite frankly, without parishioner support, we could not maintain any of it. This is our parish. We owe it to God and ourselves to take care of it.”
Make Your 2027 Giving Pledge
Trusting in God’s goodness and providential care, we invite every parish household to prayerfully consider making a giving pledge for 2027.
Your commitment helps St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church plan responsibly for the coming year while continuing to equip our parish for mission, strengthen our ministries, and care for our sacred spaces.
Please complete and return your 2027 pledge card by November 1, 2026.
You may return your completed pledge card in the Sunday collection basket or mail it to:
St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church
711 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Jackson, MI 49201
Thank you for your generosity and commitment to building up God’s Kingdom in our Jackson community.
