Q. What can I write on my engraved leaf or stone?
A. Your engraved text can be as brief as just your family name,
or the name of a loved one, living or deceased. If you'd like to include
a bit more, you may choose to immortalize a prayer intention,
or write a brief message in commemoration of an anniversary
or other special event. The decision is yours!

Q. What is the text character limit on an engraved leaf?
A. There is no limit as to how many characters of text you can have on your leaf or stone, but you will want to keep your message as brief as possible.
The manufacturer of the leaves will make the font size larger or smaller to accomodate for the length of your message. You may want to take into account visibility and readability of your leaf once it is added to the display;
a longer message will be engraved in a smaller font size, while a shorter message will be in larger print and therefore easier to read.

Image: Sample engraved leaf

Q. What is the deadline for submitting an application?
A. There is no deadline or cut-off date to apply for an engraved leaf or stone. While donations do directly fund the church renovations, St. John Neumann's Donor Memorial Tree is an ongoing program with the intent of building community and honoring our parishioners and their loved ones.

Q. What methods of payment do you accept?
A. Checks are the most popular method of payment. With a check, you
will receive credit for your donation. Please make checks payable to St. John Neumann Church. If you are making a donation to purchase an engraved leaf or stone, please write on the Memo line, "Donor Tree" or "Memorial Tree".
If you are making a general donation of less than $1,000 toward church renovations, without purchasing an engraved leaf or stone,
please write on the Memo line, "Church renovations".
Cash is an acceptable method of payment, but please be aware
that you will not be given credit if you choose to pay in cash.
Currently, we are unable to accept credit card payments.
However, we are working with our bank to create a safe and secure way
to make this option available to parishioners in the forseeable future.