Giving and Stewardship
Mary Queen of Peace has been a sacred community of Catholic prayer and devotion since 1919. Today, your gift helps preserve this beloved chapel, sustain its ongoing operations, and support its mission for future generations. The Society of Mary Queen of Peace of Pottsville was formed to preserve Mary Queen of Peace as a Catholic sacred space and to operate for charitable purposes.
The Society receives no funding from the Diocese of Allentown and is fully financially independent. As owner and steward of Mary Queen of Peace, the Society relies on the generosity of supporters to sustain the chapel’s ongoing operations, preservation, and mission.
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Online Giving — Make your gift securely and conveniently online.
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One-Time Gift — Support Mary Queen of Peace with a single donation.
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Recurring Gifts — Provide ongoing support through scheduled monthly, quarterly, or annual giving.
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Fund Designations — Direct your donation to specific preservation, ministry, or chapel needs.
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Our online payment processor, Zeffy, may suggest an optional contribution to support its platform, but this is not required. To decline it, simply select Other and enter 0. Because Zeffy does not charge the Society payment processing fees, you may wish to take that into consideration when making your gift.
“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart…” – 2 Corinthians 9:7
“The Society of Mary Queen of Peace of Pottsville, Inc. is a nonprofit, charitable organization recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.”
Ways to Give
Online Giving
We offer secure online giving at the button link below for your convenience.
You may make a:
One-time gift
Recurring weekly or monthly gift
Special offering (designated funds, missions, building fund, etc.)
Material Stewardship
Help provide the items that keep the church open, reverent, and ready for prayer. Through our chapel wish list, supporters may give furnishings, devotional items, maintenance supplies, or help sustain ongoing costs such as candles, votive lights, incense, cleaning materials, and other consumables. Every gift helps preserve Mary Queen of Peace as a sacred Catholic space.
Give By Mail
If you prefer to give by check, please make checks payable to:
Society of Mary Queen of Peace
Mail to:
Mary Queen of Peace Chapel
Attn: Finance Officer
730 N Centre St
Pottsville, PA 17901
Please include a memo if your donation is for a specific fund (e.g., Missions, Building Fund, Benevolence, etc.).
In Person Giving
Give in person at liturgical celebrations through offertory collection during liturgical celebrations.
You may provide offerings in person during:
Masses
Weddings
Funerals, and Special Liturgies
Rosary and prayer services
If you would like additional information, please contact the finance officer.
The ENDOWMENT
A permanent endowment fund is being established to support the chapel’s long-term spiritual and pastoral mission.
An endowment is a lasting form of stewardship. Contributions are carefully invested, and a portion of the earnings is used each year to support the chapel’s ministries, preservation, and care. Each gift bears fruit while helping sustain the church for generations to come.
Other Ways to Give
We welcome conversations about:
Planned Giving
Stock or Asset Donations
Employer Matching Gifts
Major Gifts or Endowments
For confidential discussions regarding larger or planned donations, please contact the Board of Directors on the "About the Society" page.
THE SOCIETY IS COMMITTED TO TRANSPARENCY AND FAITHFUL STEWARDSHIP. IF YOU WOULD LIKE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HOW DONATIONS ARE USED, PLEASE CONTACT THE TREASURER OR REQUEST A COPY OF OUR MOST RECENT FINANCIAL SUMMARY.
“The Society of Mary Queen of Peace of Pottsville, Inc. is a nonprofit, charitable organization recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.”