Pause and reflect on the many blessings God has bestowed on you.

Each year, as the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons approach we often ask ourselves "What shall I return to the Lord for all that He has given me?” 
                                                                                                                Psalm 116:12   

This season, as you reflect on your many blessings, we invite you to explore the ways you can share your blessings with others and support St. Cyril of Jerusalem Parish.  Your gifts do make a difference!

There are a variety of ways that you can give to our parish. Gifts received or processed online after December 31 will be included in the following year giving statement.  Per IRS requirements, contributions placed in the offering plate beginning January 1, will only qualify for a charitable gift tax deduction for the year in which the check is dated.

To make a gift by cash, check or online giving you may:

• Place your gift in the collection plate
• Drop off at the Parish Office located at 4601 Firmament Ave., Encino, CA 91436  
• Mail via USPS to the Parish Office with a postmark of December 31st or earlier; or 
• You may also contribute on-line via WeShare before midnight December 31st.

Your gifts of cash, check or online are always helpful, but you also can explore gifts of stock, IRA Qualified Charitable Distributions, Employer-Matches, or using a Donor-Advised Fund.

Please consider the following opportunities as you make your end of year plans:

If you have appreciated stock this year, you may realize a tax break through a donation to St. Cyril of Jerusalem.  Consult your tax advisor for your particular situation. 

For donation instructions for gifts of stock, IRA Rollover Donations, and other gift models, please contact Karen Dunphy of the Archdiocesan Plannned Giving Office and indicate that you wish to make a gift to Saint Cyril's Parish. Karen can be reached by phone at 213-637-7504 or via email at  [email protected]. 
Gifts must be received by December 31.
 
Age Increase for Required Minimum Distributions (RMD).   If you reached age 70 ½ prior to January 1, 2020, you may direct your RMD to the church and reduce your taxable income.  The age for RMDs was raised to 72 years old for those who did not reach 70 1/2 by December 31, 2019.

Pledge payments for the  Called to Renew Capital Campaign or the Together in Mission Annual Appeal should be submitted directly to those offices and may have earlier deadlines for processing.  Please refer to your most recent statement or the website for Diocesan payment deadlines. 

Important Note:
Contact your tax adviser before making any major decisions that may impact your tax liability. This information is not to be taken as advice for financial or tax purposes.