Giving of our time, talent and treasure mainly involves a change of attitude about giving.  It's important to think in terms of giving in gratitude to God, of considering how blessed you are, of using your resources for the good of others.  Once you have this change of attitude, you will be able to more readily determine, through prayer and planning, the portion of your time, talent, and treasure that you will give.
 

Stewardship of Treasure

In the area of treasure, some Christians choose the biblical norm of giving 10 percent of their treasure.  Some, because of circumstances, give more than that. Others might start at two, three or four percent. When you are at peace about the size of your gift, when you do not find yourself making excuses for its size, when you know in your heart that you have been completely honest with God and yourself, then your gift is the proper size.
 
You may contribute to Our Lady of Mercy one of two ways:

• By cash or check, using the weekly envelopes.  After registering at OLM, you will receive your weekly envelopes in the mail every other month.  You can simply place the envelopes in the offertory basket during Mass.

• Electronic Giving:  Electronic giving offers convenience for individual parishioners (don’t have to remember to write those checks) and provides much-needed donation consistency for our parish.  With this program funds are automatically transferred each month from your checking or savings accounts to the church’s bank account.  You select the date and amount.  You can download a sign-up form below or you may pick one in the back of the church.  Just complete the form and mail it with voided check to Debbie Lanning, 1730 Link Road, Winston-Salem, NC  27103 or place it in an envelope in the offertory basket. 

Stewardship of Time and Talent

There are many ways to offer your gifts of time and talent by getting involved in one or more of the many ministries and outreach programs we offer. Please see our ministry pages.