Supporting the Church after you register

Thank you for choosing to register with the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. Your involvement is greatly appreciated, and we want to ensure that you understand the various ways to contribute to our parish community.

When you register online, you can choose whether to receive offering envelopes. If you choose to receive these envelopes for your cash or check contributions, you will receive a starter pack, followed by regular monthly deliveries thereafter.

For those who prefer a more modern approach to giving, you can make your contributions online through our website. By setting up recurring auto-withdrawals from your checking or savings account, or using a credit or debit card, you can streamline your giving without the need for physical envelopes. To get started, simply click on the "Donate Now" button on our website. Please note that you will need to create an account before you can make any donations.



When you place your weekly contribution in the collection basket during Sunday Mass, several important steps take place to ensure your gift is handled with care and accountability:

• Collection and Security: Trusted ushers are responsible for gathering the envelopes and placing them in a secure location after the collection.
• Recording Contributions: The bookkeeper will review each envelope to record your offering in the appropriate account for accurate financial tracking
• Allocation of Funds: Each envelope allows you to allocate your gift to various funds. If you do not specify a designation, your contribution will be evenly divided between the general fund and the building fund. Additionally, any contributions of $5 or less that lack a designation will be directed to the general fund.
• Building Fund: Contributions identified for the building fund are reserved specifically to pay down debt, maintain our facilities, and make necessary capital improvements that benefit our parish community.
• General Fund: This fund is critical for covering essential operational expenses such as payroll, utilities, religious education, altar supplies, administrative costs, and insurance.
• St. Jude Donations: Any donations designated for St. Jude will exclusively support our Food Pantry and various charitable outreach services that we provide to those in need.
• School Support Envelopes: Contributions through these envelopes help families attending Catholic schools by keeping tuition affordable and ensuring that the operational needs of the schools are met.
• Endowment Fund: Gifts made to the endowment fund are meant for long-term support. The principal amount remains intact, while the interest earned is directed towards supporting capital needs within the parish.
• Other Contributions: All checks that are not placed in envelopes, as well as loose cash and coins, will automatically be allocated to the general fund.
• Special Donations: Contributions made in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the Diocese of Boise—such as those earmarked for Operation Rice Bowl, Catholic Relief Services, and the Idaho Catholic Appeal—will be tracked separately. These funds are collected and sent to the Diocese monthly to support broader initiatives.

By clearly designating your contributions, you play a crucial role in guiding how your generosity impacts both our parish community and those we serve. Thank you for your commitment to the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist!