HOW TO USE
ONLINE GIVING/DATABASE SYSTEM

Welcome to our Online Giving/Database System
Please keep in mind, some of the screen shots might look different depending on the divice and/or link that your are using to set up your account.

Database
1. If you need to set up an account please click on this LINK to create a Username and Password. If you are using the sign In section from the Online Giving page, click on "Create Account". If you already have a Username and Password, enter the information and click on "Sign In".

Please note, If you do not yet have a profile within our database (registered in the parish), or the information we have on file does not match the email address you entered, you will get a message stating the following: "Sorry, we were unable to find a profile matching this information." Don't panic, it just means that if you are registered, we have old information that we need to update.
A staff member will contact you, however, if you are not contacted please send the following information to information@stlukescatholic.com:

• Full Name
• Phone Number
• Email Address

A staff member will first need to create/update your profile in the system before you can create a username & password. The email must match the information on your profile (database), however, the system will be able to match you up with your profil whether you type your legal first name or nickname, as long as it is on your profile in our data base.

If your information is already in our database or after your information is updated you can try creating your username and password again. If all goes well, in both cases, you will get an email letting you know you were successful in creating an account.

You will be prompted to enter your newly created username and password.

2. Once you are in the system, you will have access to your information as well as your family member's information (if applicable) and Online Giving! Please take the time to complete all of the sections that are in the profile. Remember, each person in your family has their own profile!

3. At the top of your account you will see your name with your contact information. To the left you will see a placeholder for your picture (person icon). To add your picture, simply click on the person icon.

A pop up window will appear. To add your picture (keep in mind, EVERYONE in the family has their own profile) simply click on "Upload Image" and choose the picture you wish to use from thier files on your computer. You can delete/change your picture by clicking on "Manage Pictures" at the lower left corner of the Select Profile Picture window.

4. Each section is designated by a category bar (pictured below). If you hover over the category bar, it will allow you to "click and edit" each section.

If you normally go by your middle name, please enter your middle name in the nickname field as well. This will help us find you more easily when we search for your profile. Once you have finished updating the information in this category, don't forget to save your information! Each section has a variety of questions. Please click to edit each section.

Please note, some sections will have an area you can click to "Show More Options".

Once you click on more options, the system will allow you to set additional privacy settings.

5. On the Skills & Gifts Category, click on the link provided for the Spiritual Gifts Assessment. This will take you to another website. This link was provided to to help you assess your Spiritual Gifts. Many of us are unaware of some of the gifts that God gives to us which can be useful in serving  our parish & community.

Once you get your results, write them down and go back to your profile and enter the results.

Enter your Skills as well. Don't forget to save!

Update all of the information pertaining to your profile before moving on to spouse and/or family members (if applicable).

6. If you have a spouse and/or additional immediate family members in your household, they will be listed Under the Family Section. You can add additional people to your family. Please keep in mind, children who are over the age of 21 or additional adults living in the household, should register separately, unless the adult(s) is under your care (e.g. special needs adult, elderly relative, adult you are financially supporting, etc.).

If your child is over 21 years old and/or no longer active in the parish, please let us know so they can be placed as "inactive". If your child is over 21 years old, we encourage them to register as their own household (they can still have your address if they live with you). This way, their giving will be reflected on their account. If you need some assistance adding/removing someone from your Family category, please call the parish office (281-481-6816) and someone will assist you. Keep in mind when we remove someone from your Family category, it does not mean that their account will be deleted. All of thier information will be saved and ready for them when/if they chose to return to our parish!

The title of "Head of Household" is available, however, the title of "Spouse" can be used for both husband and wife. "Head of Household" can be used as a designation for the adult in the household in a situation where the parent is a single parent. The title of "Head of Household" is more of a filing status for individual United States taxpayers. According to TurboTax, "To file as head of household, you must: Pay for more than half of the household expenses, be considered unmarried for the tax year and you must have a qualifying child or dependent."

7. Tags
Tags will allow you to let us know what organization, groups and volunteer teams that you are a part of.

Once you click on tags, you can assign/unassign tags. Remember, this can be done for each individual person within their profile.

Click on the right pointing triangle to expand the information within each folder.

Check off all the tags that you are associated (member/volunteer) with and as always, don't forget to save.


8. With all of your personal profile catagories updated and those of your spouse and/or family (if applicable), you are now ready to move onto the Online Giving! If you do not wish to use our online giving system...YOU ARE DONE! The system is set up to automatically log you off once you close the browser, however, if you prefer to log off yourself, just click on the person (or small picture of yourself and/or family member) at the upper right corner of the webpage to log off.

Online Giving
Giving accounts, also known as "Member Access Accounts," are a great way to manage your recurring gifts and/or give quickly through a previously-used card or bank account.

1. Log into Breeze and Click on "Give Now" (left column)
2. Make a contribution using your chosen payment method
3. Your payment method will now be stored in Breeze for future contributions

To manage your recurring gift(s):

1. Log into Breeze.
2. Click the "Give Now" tab in the upper left.
3. Click "Recurring Gifts" from the navigation on the left and click "change" to adjust the recurring gift you would like to change.

To give from a previously used card or bank account:

1. Log into Breeze.
2. Click the "Give Now" tab in the upper left.
3. Enter the amount you would like to give and any other selections you may want to make and click "Donate Now."

To delete a donation method from your account:

1. Log into Breeze and Click on "Give Now" 
2. Click "Payment Methods" on the left
3. Click the x to the right of the payment method you would like to delete.

Once you have set up/submitted your reocurring giving or made your one time gift, you can log out of the system or you will automatically be logged off once you close your browser.

Please note, you will not be able to see your recurring gifts in the "give now" section until after your first gift processes and the gift has been associated with your account.

Covering Transaction Fees
Learn more about how transaction fees are calculated and how you can help the church cover these transaction fees.

Error Message - Suspicious Activity
After processing several payments you may receive an error message preventing you from entering any more payments/contributions. We know this can be frustrating, however, this is a security measure to protect the church and Breeze from any fraudulent activity. If you receive this block or anticipate having a need to process multiple payments from a single location please email security@breezechms.com and they will clear your device (computer, phone or tablet) and allow you to continue with your contributions.

"I am with St. Luke the Evangelist. I have received an error message and have been blocked from entering any more contributions. Please clear my device (computer, phone or tablet)."

Breeze App!
If you are looking for an easy way to access your Breeze database/online giving on the go, check out our Breeze app. Breeze offers an app for iOS and Android!

Look for this app in your ITunes or Play Store.


Enter "stluke" (it's okay if the "S" is automatically capitalized) as the Church ID. Click "Continue".


Sign in with your username & password and you are set!

If you need further assistance, please feel free to call the parish office or email us at onlinegiving@stlukescatholic.com.