Ways to Donate
Donations may be made to the Lourdes Shrine in Litchfield, Ct. We do count on your financial and prayerful support as we strive, as a community, to bring the Good News and God’s healing grace to the thousands of people who visit the shrine every year.
Some are able to help support us through their treasure and we are grateful to those who are able. Others are able to help support us through their talents and volunteer at the Shrine in varying capacities. We are grateful to all for the generosity that is shared with us.
There are a variety of ways to give to help support the Lourdes Shrine here in Litchfield. Listed below are the most common ways in which our benefactors and donors make financial donations.
CASH DONATIONS:
You may donate on line or send a check to Lourdes in Litchfield at:
Lourdes in Litchfield
PO Box 667
Litchfield, CT 06759
Checks may be made out to Lourdes in Litchfield
ONLINE DONATIONS;
We can accept credit card donations from your Visa or Mastercard or you may pay through PayPal. This may be done by going to the Donate through PayPal button and follow the prompts.
MEMORIAL DONATIONS:
Donations may be made in memory of a deceased person or to honor a person still living. These donations will be published on our web site unless you specify otherwise.
BEQUESTS
A bequest is a gift made through an individual’s will and is a time-honored way to make a difference in the lives of others well into the future. You can include Lourdes in Litchfield in your will and make a bequest in several different ways. Please always consult with your attorney and/or financial advisor before making a bequest
Current Campaign
Dear Friends,
As we commence 2023 and prepare for the Pilgrimage season at Lourdes Shrine in Litchfield, we are reaching out for your continued support to raise the spirits of our visitors and community combined. 2022 saw many successful initiatives, events, and celebrations that invaluable donors like yourself made possible.
We do count on your financial and prayerful support as we strive, as a community, to bring the Good News and God’s healing grace to the thousands of people who visit the shrine every year.
Some are able to help support us through their treasure, and we are grateful to those who are able.
Others support us through their talents and volunteer at Lourdes Shrine in Litchfield in varying capacities. If you want to consider volunteering at the Lourdes in Litchfield Shrine, visit our website (shrinect.org) and complete an application form. We are grateful to all for the generosity that is shared with us. There are a variety of ways to support the Lourdes Shrine in Litchfield.
Below is a list of key areas of appeal that we are looking to build support for over the coming year. If inclined when donating, please note if you would like the donation dedicated to a particular appeal.
Donations can be made through our website (shrinect.org) by using the PayPal donation button (You will get a notice about your contribution to the Missionaries of the Company of Mary. That’s us!, it’s the official complete name for the Montfort Missionaries), via check (made payable to ‘Lourdes in Litchfield’), cash or credit card (over the phone) by calling the Lourdes Shrine in Litchfield office on 860-567-1041 (donations made by phone will incur a $2.00 processing fee).
Our mailing address is:
‘Lourdes in Litchfield’
PO Box 667
Litchfield, CT 06759
Grotto / Shrine
A general Grotto or Shrine donation helps the Montfort Missionaries continue to develop the Shrine so that individuals, families, and groups can come to pray, reflect on their own lives, and to imitate Mary’s life of faithful discipleship.
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Energy -Electricity, Gas & Oil
January through March are financially lean months at the Lourdes Shrine in Litchfield – fewer people visiting the Lourdes Shrine and our Grotto Gift Shop, and our cash flow always slows down at this time of the year. Consequently, we have initiated our annual Fuel Drive. This year we have also seen a dramatic increase in the cost of electricity supply to the Shrine and look for support to keep all our operations going for the benefit of all who visit and enjoy the Lourdes Shrine in Litchfield.
Amazon Wish List
Some people may wish to purchase a much-needed item for the Lourdes Shrine in Litchfield and Montfort Retreat House while doing their own shopping on Amazon. Our wish list encompasses items that we are hoping to acquire to improve the multiple areas of the Shrine of Lourdes in Litchfield. The wish list can be accessed by visiting our DONATE page on our website (shrinect.org)
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
The Shrine is planning on partnering with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to promote children’s literacy. Dolly Parton’s imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age five, no matter their family’s income.
Memorial Donations
Donations may be made in memory of a deceased person or to honor a person still living. These donations will be published on our web site unless you specify otherwise. There are a few ways in which a memorial donation could be recognized by the Shrine. We have included a brochure with this letter to highlight memorial possibilities.
The Montfort Missionaries at the Lourdes Shrine in Litchfield would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to you for considering a donation to the Shrine in support of the many activities throughout our community.
We deeply appreciate your generosity; May God reward your kindness and support to the Shrine.
Please be assured of remembrance in our prayers for you and all your intentions as we remain,
Gratefully,
Fr. Don LaSalle, SMM
Shrine Director