What is #iGiveCatholic and #GivingTuesday?

We have a day for giving thanks, Thanksgiving. We have two for purchasing gifts for loved ones - Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Lastly, we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019, individuals and organizations around the world will come together for one common purpose:
to celebrate generosity and to give.

We know that, for Catholics, generosity and giving have a profound meaning. As children of God, giving is the ultimate expression of mercy as we feed the hungry, clothe the naked, give shelter to the homeless and preserve our Catholic heritage for future generations. Compelled to action by our shared faith, Catholics are energized to give back knowing that little is much when God is in it.

#iGiveCatholic is an online platform with searchable profiles of participating parishes, schools, ministries, and not-for-profit organizations affiliated with participating arch/dioceses. All donations will be processed through the website iGiveCatholic.org. Anyone can donate to his or her favorite ministry on Tuesday, December 3rd for a 24 hour period (midnight until 11:59 pm).
The minimum donation is $25 and there is no maximum.

Why is St. Mary's participating in #iGiveCatholic?

RESTROOM RENOVATIONS - #iGiveCatholic gave us the opportunity to raise funds for a much needed major renovation.  We raised over $100,000 in three years of participation.  We are extremely thankful for the love and support of those who love our great school and for the #iGiveCatholic platform that allows us to work towards large projects such as this.


If you are giving on #GivingTuesday, please visit iGiveCatholic.org, click on the 'Give Back' button, then Diocese of Austin, and search for St. Mary's Catholic School (West).
If you don't want to wait until Giving Tuesday to give, advanced giving begins on November 18th.