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\n\n \n Donate \u2014 St. Lawrence the Deacon Padua Parish<\/title>\n <link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,700;0,900;1,700&family=EB+Garamond:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;1,400&family=Raleway:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n <style>\n \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 Tokens \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n :root {\n --maroon: #5a0a0a;\n --maroon-dark: #3b0707;\n --maroon-deep: #2a0505;\n --gold: #c9973a;\n --gold-light: #e8b96a;\n --gold-pale: #f5e6c8;\n --cream: #faf5ec;\n --brown-mid: #3d1a0a;\n --text-dark: #1e0e0e;\n --text-body: #3a2010;\n --text-muted: #7a5a3a;\n --white: #ffffff;\n --divider: rgba(201,151,58,0.35);\n }\n\n *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }\n\n body {\n font-family: 'EB Garamond', Georgia, serif;\n background: var(--cream);\n color: var(--text-body);\n font-size: 18px;\n line-height: 1.75;\n }\n\n \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 HERO \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n .page-hero {\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon-deep) 0%, var(--maroon) 60%, var(--brown-mid) 100%);\n padding: 5rem 2.5rem 4rem;\n text-align: center;\n position: relative;\n overflow: hidden;\n }\n\n .page-hero::before {\n content: '';\n position: absolute;\n inset: 0;\n background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 50% 110%, rgba(201,151,58,0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);\n }\n\n .page-hero-eyebrow {\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.75rem;\n font-weight: 600;\n letter-spacing: 0.2em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: var(--gold);\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n justify-content: center;\n gap: 0.75rem;\n margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\n position: relative;\n }\n\n .page-hero-eyebrow::before,\n .page-hero-eyebrow::after {\n content: '';\n display: block;\n height: 1px;\n width: 40px;\n background: var(--gold);\n }\n\n .page-hero h1 {\n font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem);\n font-weight: 900;\n color: var(--white);\n line-height: 1.1;\n position: relative;\n }\n\n .page-hero h1 em {\n font-style: italic;\n color: var(--gold);\n }\n\n .page-hero p {\n margin: 1.25rem auto 0;\n max-width: 540px;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);\n font-size: 1.05rem;\n position: relative;\n }\n\n \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 SHARED \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n .container {\n max-width: 1100px;\n margin: 0 auto;\n padding: 0 2rem;\n }\n\n section { padding: 5rem 0; }\n\n .section-eyebrow {\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.7rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: 0.2em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: var(--gold);\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n gap: 0.6rem;\n margin-bottom: 0.85rem;\n }\n\n .section-eyebrow::before {\n content: '';\n display: block;\n height: 2px;\n width: 28px;\n background: var(--gold);\n }\n\n .section-title {\n font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;\n font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);\n font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--maroon-dark);\n line-height: 1.2;\n margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\n }\n\n \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 SCRIPTURE BANNER \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n .scripture {\n background: var(--gold-pale);\n border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);\n border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);\n padding: 2.5rem 2rem;\n text-align: center;\n }\n\n .scripture blockquote {\n font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n font-style: italic;\n font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);\n color: var(--maroon-dark);\n max-width: 700px;\n margin: 0 auto;\n line-height: 1.6;\n }\n\n .scripture cite {\n display: block;\n margin-top: 0.75rem;\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.78rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: 0.12em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: var(--gold);\n font-style: normal;\n }\n\n \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 WHY GIVE \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n .why-give {\n background: var(--white);\n }\n\n .why-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n gap: 4rem;\n align-items: start;\n }\n\n .why-text p {\n margin-bottom: 1rem;\n color: var(--text-body);\n }\n\n .why-pillars {\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: 1.25rem;\n }\n\n .pillar {\n display: flex;\n gap: 1rem;\n align-items: flex-start;\n background: var(--cream);\n padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;\n border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);\n }\n\n .pillar-icon {\n font-size: 1.6rem;\n flex-shrink: 0;\n margin-top: 2px;\n }\n\n .pillar h4 {\n font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n font-size: 1rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--maroon-dark);\n margin-bottom: 0.2rem;\n }\n\n .pillar p {\n font-size: 0.88rem;\n color: var(--text-muted);\n line-height: 1.55;\n }\n\n \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 HOW YOUR GIFT HELPS \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n .impact {\n background: var(--maroon-dark);\n color: var(--white);\n }\n\n .impact .section-title { color: var(--white); }\n .impact .section-eyebrow::before { background: var(--gold); }\n\n .impact-intro {\n color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);\n max-width: 580px;\n margin-bottom: 3rem;\n }\n\n .impact-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);\n gap: 1.25rem;\n }\n\n .impact-card {\n background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);\n border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.25);\n padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;\n text-align: center;\n transition: background 0.2s;\n }\n\n .impact-card:hover {\n background: rgba(201,151,58,0.1);\n }\n\n .impact-card .ic-icon { font-size: 2rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }\n\n .impact-card .ic-amount {\n font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n font-size: 1.4rem;\n font-weight: 900;\n color: var(--gold);\n line-height: 1;\n margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\n }\n\n .impact-card .ic-label {\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.78rem;\n font-weight: 600;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);\n line-height: 1.4;\n }\n\n \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 WAYS TO GIVE \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n .ways {\n background: var(--cream);\n }\n\n .ways-intro {\n max-width: 580px;\n margin-bottom: 3rem;\n }\n\n .ways-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\n gap: 1.5rem;\n }\n\n .way-card {\n background: var(--white);\n border-top: 3px solid var(--gold);\n padding: 2rem 1.75rem;\n transition: box-shadow 0.2s;\n }\n\n .way-card:hover {\n box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(90,10,10,0.1);\n }\n\n .way-card .way-icon {\n font-size: 2rem;\n display: block;\n margin-bottom: 1rem;\n }\n\n .way-card h3 {\n font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n font-size: 1.2rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--maroon-dark);\n margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\n }\n\n .way-card p {\n font-size: 0.9rem;\n color: var(--text-muted);\n line-height: 1.6;\n margin-bottom: 1rem;\n }\n\n .way-detail {\n background: var(--gold-pale);\n border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);\n padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem;\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.8rem;\n color: var(--text-body);\n line-height: 1.5;\n }\n\n .way-detail strong {\n color: var(--maroon-dark);\n display: block;\n font-size: 0.72rem;\n letter-spacing: 0.08em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n margin-bottom: 0.15rem;\n }\n\n \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 DONATION FORM \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n .donate-form-section {\n background: var(--white);\n }\n\n .form-wrap {\n max-width: 680px;\n margin: 0 auto;\n }\n\n .form-intro {\n text-align: center;\n margin-bottom: 2.5rem;\n }\n\n .form-intro p {\n color: var(--text-muted);\n font-size: 0.95rem;\n }\n\n .amount-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);\n gap: 0.75rem;\n margin-bottom: 0.75rem;\n }\n\n .amount-btn {\n background: var(--cream);\n border: 2px solid var(--divider);\n padding: 0.85rem 0.5rem;\n text-align: center;\n cursor: pointer;\n font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n font-size: 1.1rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--maroon-dark);\n transition: all 0.2s;\n }\n\n .amount-btn:hover,\n .amount-btn.selected {\n border-color: var(--gold);\n background: var(--gold-pale);\n color: var(--maroon);\n }\n\n .amount-btn .btn-label {\n display: block;\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.65rem;\n font-weight: 600;\n letter-spacing: 0.08em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: var(--text-muted);\n margin-top: 0.2rem;\n }\n\n .form-group {\n margin-bottom: 1.25rem;\n }\n\n .form-group label {\n display: block;\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.72rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: 0.1em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n color: var(--text-muted);\n margin-bottom: 0.4rem;\n }\n\n .form-group input,\n .form-group select,\n .form-group textarea {\n width: 100%;\n border: 1px solid rgba(90,10,10,0.2);\n background: var(--cream);\n padding: 0.75rem 1rem;\n font-family: 'EB Garamond', serif;\n font-size: 1rem;\n color: var(--text-dark);\n outline: none;\n transition: border-color 0.2s;\n }\n\n .form-group input:focus,\n .form-group select:focus,\n .form-group textarea:focus {\n border-color: var(--gold);\n background: var(--white);\n }\n\n .form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 90px; }\n\n .form-row {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n gap: 1rem;\n }\n\n .donate-btn {\n width: 100%;\n background: var(--maroon);\n color: var(--white);\n border: none;\n padding: 1.1rem 2rem;\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.85rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n letter-spacing: 0.15em;\n text-transform: uppercase;\n cursor: pointer;\n transition: background 0.2s;\n margin-top: 0.5rem;\n }\n\n .donate-btn:hover { background: var(--maroon-dark); }\n\n .form-note {\n text-align: center;\n font-size: 0.8rem;\n color: var(--text-muted);\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n margin-top: 1rem;\n }\n\n \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 MASS INTENTIONS \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n .intentions {\n background: var(--cream);\n }\n\n .intentions-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\n gap: 3.5rem;\n align-items: start;\n }\n\n .intentions-text p {\n margin-bottom: 1rem;\n font-size: 0.95rem;\n color: var(--text-body);\n }\n\n .intention-types {\n display: flex;\n flex-direction: column;\n gap: 0.75rem;\n margin-top: 1.5rem;\n }\n\n .intention-type {\n display: flex;\n align-items: center;\n gap: 0.75rem;\n background: var(--white);\n padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;\n border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);\n }\n\n .intention-type .it-icon { font-size: 1.1rem; }\n\n .intention-type .it-name {\n font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n font-size: 0.95rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--maroon-dark);\n }\n\n .intention-type .it-fee {\n margin-left: auto;\n font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n font-size: 0.78rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--gold);\n background: var(--gold-pale);\n padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;\n }\n\n .intentions-note {\n background: var(--maroon-dark);\n color: var(--white);\n padding: 2rem 2rem;\n }\n\n .intentions-note h4 {\n font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n font-size: 1.1rem;\n color: var(--gold);\n margin-bottom: 0.85rem;\n }\n\n .intentions-note p {\n font-size: 0.88rem;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);\n margin-bottom: 0.6rem;\n line-height: 1.55;\n }\n\n .intentions-note .step {\n display: flex;\n gap: 0.6rem;\n margin-bottom: 0.6rem;\n font-size: 0.88rem;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);\n }\n\n .intentions-note .step-num {\n font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--gold);\n flex-shrink: 0;\n min-width: 1.2rem;\n }\n\n \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 TRANSPARENCY \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n .transparency {\n background: var(--maroon-dark);\n color: var(--white);\n }\n\n .transparency .section-title { color: var(--white); }\n .transparency .section-eyebrow::before { background: var(--gold); }\n\n .transparency > .container > p {\n color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);\n }\n\n .transparency-grid {\n display: grid;\n grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);\n gap: 1.5rem;\n margin-top: 2.5rem;\n }\n\n .transp-card {\n text-align: center;\n padding: 2rem 1.5rem;\n background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);\n border: 1px solid rgba(201,151,58,0.25);\n border-bottom: 3px solid var(--gold);\n }\n\n .transp-card:hover {\n background: rgba(201,151,58,0.1);\n }\n\n .transp-card .tc-icon { font-size: 2rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }\n\n .transp-card h4 {\n font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n font-size: 1.05rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--white);\n margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\n }\n\n .transp-card p {\n font-size: 0.85rem;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);\n line-height: 1.55;\n }\n\n \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 FAQ \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n .faq {\n background: var(--cream);\n }\n\n .faq-list {\n max-width: 760px;\n margin-top: 2.5rem;\n }\n\n .faq-item {\n border-bottom: 1px solid var(--divider);\n }\n\n .faq-q {\n display: flex;\n justify-content: space-between;\n align-items: center;\n padding: 1.25rem 0;\n cursor: pointer;\n font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n font-size: 1.05rem;\n font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--maroon-dark);\n gap: 1rem;\n user-select: none;\n }\n\n .faq-q .faq-toggle {\n font-size: 1.2rem;\n color: var(--gold);\n flex-shrink: 0;\n transition: transform 0.25s;\n }\n\n .faq-item.open .faq-toggle { transform: rotate(45deg); }\n\n .faq-a {\n display: none;\n padding: 0 0 1.25rem;\n font-size: 0.92rem;\n color: var(--text-body);\n line-height: 1.65;\n }\n\n .faq-item.open .faq-a { display: block; }\n\n \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 THANK YOU BANNER \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n .thankyou {\n background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--maroon-deep) 0%, var(--maroon) 60%, var(--brown-mid) 100%);\n padding: 5rem 2rem;\n text-align: center;\n position: relative;\n overflow: hidden;\n }\n\n .thankyou::before {\n content: '';\n position: absolute;\n inset: 0;\n background: radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 50% 110%, rgba(201,151,58,0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);\n }\n\n .thankyou .ty-icon {\n font-size: 3rem;\n display: block;\n margin-bottom: 1rem;\n position: relative;\n }\n\n .thankyou h2 {\n font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\n font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);\n font-weight: 700;\n color: var(--white);\n margin-bottom: 0.85rem;\n position: relative;\n }\n\n .thankyou h2 em {\n font-style: italic;\n color: var(--gold);\n }\n\n .thankyou p {\n max-width: 520px;\n margin: 0 auto;\n color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);\n font-size: 1rem;\n position: relative;\n }\n\n \/* \u2500\u2500\u2500 RESPONSIVE \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n @media (max-width: 900px) {\n .why-grid,\n .intentions-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }\n .impact-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }\n .ways-grid,\n .transparency-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }\n .amount-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }\n .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n }\n\n @media (max-width: 600px) {\n .impact-grid,\n .ways-grid,\n .transparency-grid,\n .amount-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n section { padding: 3.5rem 0; }\n }\n <\/style>\n\n\n\n <!-- HERO -->\n <header class=\"page-hero\">\n <div class=\"page-hero-eyebrow\">Diocese of Gumaca \u00b7 Buenavista, Quezon City<\/div>\n <h1>Give with a<br><em>Generous Heart<\/em><\/h1>\n <p>Your offering sustains the mission of the Church \u2014 its worship, its ministry, and its care for the least among us.<\/p>\n <\/header>\n\n <!-- SCRIPTURE -->\n <div class=\"scripture\">\n <blockquote>\n “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”\n <cite>\u2014 2 Corinthians 9:7<\/cite>\n <\/blockquote>\n <\/div>\n\n <!-- WHY GIVE -->\n <section class=\"why-give\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"why-grid\">\n <div class=\"why-text\">\n <div class=\"section-eyebrow\">Stewardship<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Why Your Offering Matters<\/h2>\n <p>In the spirit of St. Lawrence \u2014 who declared the poor and the suffering to be the true treasures of the Church \u2014 every peso given to this parish is an act of faith put into action. Giving is not a transaction; it is a participation in God’s work.<\/p>\n <p>The parish relies on the generosity of its parishioners to maintain its worship spaces, support its ministries, care for those in need, and keep its doors open to all who seek God. Your contribution, however small or great, makes this possible.<\/p>\n <p>We are grateful for every act of generosity and are committed to being good stewards of everything entrusted to us.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"why-pillars\">\n <div class=\"pillar\">\n <span class=\"pillar-icon\">\ud83d\udd6f\ufe0f<\/span>\n <div>\n <h4>Sustain Our Worship<\/h4>\n <p>Your gifts keep our church maintained, our liturgies beautiful, and our sacraments accessible to all parishioners.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"pillar\">\n <span class=\"pillar-icon\">\u2764\ufe0f<\/span>\n <div>\n <h4>Serve the Vulnerable<\/h4>\n <p>A portion of all offerings goes directly to outreach programs for the poor, the sick, and families in crisis in our community.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"pillar\">\n <span class=\"pillar-icon\">\ud83d\udcd6<\/span>\n <div>\n <h4>Form the Next Generation<\/h4>\n <p>Your generosity funds catechesis, youth programs, and faith formation for the children and families of our parish.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"pillar\">\n <span class=\"pillar-icon\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f<\/span>\n <div>\n <h4>Preserve Our Heritage<\/h4>\n <p>Donations support the care and restoration of our church building \u2014 a sacred space belonging to generations past and future.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- IMPACT -->\n <section class=\"impact\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"section-eyebrow\">Your Generosity at Work<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">How Your Gift Helps<\/h2>\n <p class=\"impact-intro\">Every offering has a real impact. Here is how your donation supports the life and mission of the parish.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"impact-grid\">\n <div class=\"impact-card\">\n <span class=\"ic-icon\">\ud83d\udca1<\/span>\n <div class=\"ic-amount\">\u20b150<\/div>\n <div class=\"ic-label\">Powers the church lights for one evening Mass<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"impact-card\">\n <span class=\"ic-icon\">\ud83d\udcda<\/span>\n <div class=\"ic-amount\">\u20b1150<\/div>\n <div class=\"ic-label\">Provides a catechism workbook for one child<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"impact-card\">\n <span class=\"ic-icon\">\ud83c\udf5e<\/span>\n <div class=\"ic-amount\">\u20b1300<\/div>\n <div class=\"ic-label\">Feeds a family through our outreach pantry<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"impact-card\">\n <span class=\"ic-icon\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f<\/span>\n <div class=\"ic-amount\">\u20b1500<\/div>\n <div class=\"ic-label\">Funds one day of church maintenance and upkeep<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"impact-card\">\n <span class=\"ic-icon\">\ud83c\udf93<\/span>\n <div class=\"ic-amount\">\u20b11,000<\/div>\n <div class=\"ic-label\">Sponsors a youth retreat participant<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"impact-card\">\n <span class=\"ic-icon\">\ud83e\udd1d<\/span>\n <div class=\"ic-amount\">\u20b12,500<\/div>\n <div class=\"ic-label\">Supports a full week of parish social ministry<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"impact-card\">\n <span class=\"ic-icon\">\ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f<\/span>\n <div class=\"ic-amount\">\u20b15,000<\/div>\n <div class=\"ic-label\">Funds a complete sacramental preparation program<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"impact-card\">\n <span class=\"ic-icon\">\u271d\ufe0f<\/span>\n <div class=\"ic-amount\">Any<\/div>\n <div class=\"ic-label\">Every peso given in faith blesses the giver and the community<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- WAYS TO GIVE -->\n <section class=\"ways\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"section-eyebrow\">How to Give<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Ways to Donate<\/h2>\n <div class=\"ways-intro\">\n <p>We offer several convenient ways to share your blessings with the parish \u2014 whether in person or online.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"ways-grid\">\n <div class=\"way-card\">\n <span class=\"way-icon\">\ud83e\udde7<\/span>\n <h3>Sunday Collection Envelope<\/h3>\n <p>The traditional offertory collection is taken at every Mass. Parish envelopes are available at the church entrance and allow you to track your giving throughout the year.<\/p>\n <div class=\"way-detail\">\n <strong>When<\/strong>\n During every Mass at the offertory\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"way-card\">\n <span class=\"way-icon\">\ud83c\udfe6<\/span>\n <h3>Bank Transfer \/ GCash<\/h3>\n <p>Send your donation directly to the parish account via bank transfer or GCash. Please include your name and the purpose of your donation in the reference field.<\/p>\n <div class=\"way-detail\">\n <strong>GCash Number<\/strong>\n 09XX-XXX-XXXX (Parish Office)\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"way-detail\" style=\"margin-top:0.5rem;\">\n <strong>Bank Account<\/strong>\n [Bank Name] \u2014 Acct. No. XXXX-XXXX-XXXX\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"way-card\">\n <span class=\"way-icon\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f<\/span>\n <h3>Visit the Parish Office<\/h3>\n <p>Drop by the parish office during office hours to make your donation in person. Our staff will provide an official receipt and can assist with special intentions or designated gifts.<\/p>\n <div class=\"way-detail\">\n <strong>Office Hours<\/strong>\n Mon\u2013Sat, 8:00 AM \u2013 5:00 PM\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"way-card\">\n <span class=\"way-icon\">\ud83d\ude4f<\/span>\n <h3>Mass Intentions<\/h3>\n <p>Request a Mass to be offered for a loved one \u2014 living or deceased \u2014 for a special occasion, healing, or thanksgiving. An offering accompanies the intention.<\/p>\n <div class=\"way-detail\">\n <strong>How to Request<\/strong>\n Visit the parish office or fill the form below\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"way-card\">\n <span class=\"way-icon\">\ud83d\udcdc<\/span>\n <h3>Pledges & Vows<\/h3>\n <p>Make a pledge to the parish for a specific project \u2014 a building fund, renovation, or a special ministry program \u2014 payable over a period of time you choose.<\/p>\n <div class=\"way-detail\">\n <strong>Contact<\/strong>\n Coordinate with the Parish Office for pledge forms\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"way-card\">\n <span class=\"way-icon\">\ud83d\udce6<\/span>\n <h3>In-Kind Donations<\/h3>\n <p>Donate goods, supplies, or materials to the parish outreach pantry, the parish church, or the catechetical programs. Items in good condition are gratefully accepted.<\/p>\n <div class=\"way-detail\">\n <strong>Accepted Items<\/strong>\n Food, school supplies, liturgical goods, building materials\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- MASS INTENTIONS -->\n <section class=\"intentions\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"intentions-grid\">\n <div class=\"intentions-text\">\n <div class=\"section-eyebrow\">Prayer & Offering<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Mass Intentions<\/h2>\n <p>One of the most meaningful ways to honor someone \u2014 living or deceased \u2014 is to have a Holy Mass offered for them. A Mass intention is a prayer request accompanied by a charitable offering, dedicating that Mass for a specific person or purpose.<\/p>\n <p>The parish accepts Mass intentions for healing, thanksgiving, the repose of the soul, birthdays, anniversaries, and any special occasion of faith.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"intention-types\">\n <div class=\"intention-type\">\n <span class=\"it-icon\">\u26b0\ufe0f<\/span>\n <span class=\"it-name\">For the Deceased (Kaluluwa)<\/span>\n <span class=\"it-fee\">\u20b1200<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"intention-type\">\n <span class=\"it-icon\">\ud83d\udc8a<\/span>\n <span class=\"it-name\">For Healing & Recovery<\/span>\n <span class=\"it-fee\">\u20b1200<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"intention-type\">\n <span class=\"it-icon\">\ud83d\ude4f<\/span>\n <span class=\"it-name\">Thanksgiving (Pasasalamat)<\/span>\n <span class=\"it-fee\">\u20b1200<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"intention-type\">\n <span class=\"it-icon\">\ud83c\udf82<\/span>\n <span class=\"it-name\">Birthday \/ Anniversary<\/span>\n <span class=\"it-fee\">\u20b1200<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"intention-type\">\n <span class=\"it-icon\">\u271d\ufe0f<\/span>\n <span class=\"it-name\">Special \/ Gregorian Mass<\/span>\n <span class=\"it-fee\">Inquire<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <p style=\"font-size:0.82rem; color:var(--text-muted); margin-top:1rem; font-style:italic;\">Suggested offerings may vary. Please confirm current rates with the parish office.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <div class=\"intentions-note\">\n <h4>How to Request a Mass Intention<\/h4>\n <div class=\"step\"><span class=\"step-num\">1.<\/span><span>Visit the parish office during office hours (Mon\u2013Sat, 8 AM\u20135 PM).<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"step\"><span class=\"step-num\">2.<\/span><span>Fill out the Mass intention form and provide the name(s) of the person the Mass is being offered for.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"step\"><span class=\"step-num\">3.<\/span><span>Leave your suggested offering at the office. A receipt will be issued.<\/span><\/div>\n <div class=\"step\"><span class=\"step-num\">4.<\/span><span>You will be informed of the scheduled Mass date and time. You are welcome to attend.<\/span><\/div>\n <p style=\"margin-top:1rem; font-size:0.85rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6);\">For remote or online requests, contact the parish office via Facebook or phone.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- TRANSPARENCY -->\n <section class=\"transparency\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"section-eyebrow\">Accountability<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">How We Use Your Donations<\/h2>\n <p>We are committed to being faithful and transparent stewards of the gifts entrusted to this parish.<\/p>\n\n <div class=\"transparency-grid\">\n <div class=\"transp-card\">\n <span class=\"tc-icon\">\ud83d\udcca<\/span>\n <h4>Regular Financial Reporting<\/h4>\n <p>Parish income and expenditures are reported to the congregation periodically and reviewed by the Parish Finance Council.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"transp-card\">\n <span class=\"tc-icon\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f<\/span>\n <h4>Diocese Oversight<\/h4>\n <p>The parish operates under the financial guidelines and oversight of the Diocese of Gumaca, ensuring accountability and proper stewardship.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"transp-card\">\n <span class=\"tc-icon\">\ud83e\udd1d<\/span>\n <h4>Lay Finance Council<\/h4>\n <p>An elected body of lay parishioners serves on the Parish Finance Council, reviewing budgets, audits, and major expenditure decisions.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n <!-- FAQ -->\n <section class=\"faq\">\n <div class=\"container\">\n <div class=\"section-eyebrow\">Questions<\/div>\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n <div class=\"faq-list\">\n <div class=\"faq-item open\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\n Is my donation tax-deductible?\n <span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\">Donations to registered Catholic parishes in the Philippines may qualify for tax exemptions under BIR regulations for donations to religious organizations. Please consult with the parish office for an official receipt, and check with your tax advisor for your specific situation.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\n Can I donate in memory of a loved one?\n <span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\">Yes. You may donate in memory or honor of a loved one, request a Mass intention for their soul, or dedicate a specific gift (such as a candle, liturgical item, or program sponsorship) to their memory. Please inform the parish office of your wishes.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\n How do I know my donation was received?\n <span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\">For in-person donations, you will receive an official receipt. For GCash or bank transfers, please send your proof of payment to the parish office and you will receive a confirmation acknowledgment.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\n Can I designate where my donation goes?\n <span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\">Yes. You may specify a particular fund or ministry when making your donation \u2014 such as the building fund, outreach program, youth ministry, or liturgical needs. The parish will honor designated gifts to the extent possible.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\n What happens to unclaimed or undesignated donations?\n <span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\">Undesignated offerings are directed to the General Parish Fund, which covers day-to-day operational needs, maintenance, ministry support, and charitable outreach as determined by the parish priest and finance council.<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-item\">\n <div class=\"faq-q\" onclick=\"toggleFaq(this)\">\n Can I set up a recurring donation?\n <span class=\"faq-toggle\">+<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"faq-a\">Yes! Regular giving is one of the most impactful ways to support the parish. You can set up a scheduled GCash or bank transfer on a weekly or monthly basis. 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