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The offertory collection is the lifeline of the parish. Our contribution enables Saint Mary to pay our dedicated staff a meaningful wage, helps with costs for religious education in our parish and the Middletown Regional Catholic Elementary School, and funding for our many ministries. It also helps with our ever-increasing utility bills and escalating insurance premiums.
Our weekly income is used to pay operating expenses and also to properly maintain the buildings and grounds we have inherited. The burden should be shared by all registered parishioners contributing their fair share of church support each week. All we have we owe to God – including life itself. Only we can decide what to return to God. What is most important is to give something for all He has given to us.
Please use your weekly envelope to make your contribution or set up a recurring electronic fund transfer by contacting the Parish Office at (860) 342-2328 or email at stmaryportlandoffice@gmail.com
Donations may be made out to Parish of St Mary and mailed to the parish office at 45 Freestone Ave, Portland, CT 06480.
If you are not receiving envelopes, please contact the Parish Office to make arrangements. If you are away from home and unable to attend Mass at Saint Mary, please make up this offering when you return. By maintaining this type of giving practice on a yearly basis, the parish can rely on a consistent contribution enabling us to better meet our financial obligations.