Support the Guild
Members carry the Guild's ordinary costs. Donors carry the work that cannot wait: parish repairs, medical costs for underinsured tradesmen, and emergency work for families with no one else to call.
Where a Gift Goes
The Guild's first year funding goal is $60,000, allocated in full to four lines. No overhead line.
- $20,000
- Materials, tools, and Guild repair days at Saint Mary of Victories.
- $20,000
- Urgent medical care for two underinsured tradesmen.
- $15,000
- Emergency home repairs for families in need.
- $5,000
- Career formation for youth and adults called to the trades.
- $60,000
- The full goal.
Ways to Give
Every donor is named in the prayer intentions at our holy hours, on request. Larger gifts carry the thanks of working men: things made by hand, and work done at your home.
Master
$20,000 and up
- Named, with a special intention, at our Masses and holy hours.
- A copy of Fr. Calloway’s Consecration to St. Joseph.
- A hand-crafted wooden crucifix and a customized rosary made by Guild members.
- One small repair under $600 at your home, and up to five hours of plumbing inspection or consultation, pro bono.
- A paid place at the annual retreat, and invitations to all public Guild events.
Foreman
$5,000 and up
- Named, with a special intention, at our Masses and holy hours.
- A copy of Consecration to St. Joseph.
- A hand-crafted wooden key holder made by a Guild member.
- One small repair under $200 at your home, and up to two hours of plumbing inspection or consultation, pro bono.
- An invitation to the annual retreat, and to all public Guild events.
Journeyman
$1,000 and up
- Named, with a special intention, at our Masses and holy hours.
- A copy of Consecration to St. Joseph.
- A hand-crafted wooden key holder made by a Guild member.
- Invitations to all public Guild events.
Apprentice
$500 and up
- Named, with a special intention, at our Masses and holy hours.
- A copy of Consecration to St. Joseph.
Pre-apprentice
$25 and up
- Named in the prayer intentions at our Masses and holy hours.
How to Give
While the Guild organizes and awaits its 501(c)(3) status, St. Mary of Victories Catholic Church has generously agreed to receive gifts for the benefit of the Guild and our work there. Please give through St. Mary of Victories.
Note "St. Joseph the Worker Guild" with your gift so the parish directs it to the Guild.
Give through St. Mary of VictoriesOnline
Online giving opens soon. Until then, give by check or in person.
By Check
Payable to St. Mary of Victories Catholic Church, with "St. Joseph the Worker Guild" on the memo line. Mail to 744 S Third St, St. Louis, MO 63102, or hand it to a Guild officer.
In Person
Any Guild officer, at a holy hour, meeting, or event.
By the Numbers
- Members targeted by 2029
- 100
- First funding goal
- $60,000
Partner with the Guild
Parishes, schools, and shrines that need work. Suppliers who can discount materials. Sponsors for programs and events. Used tools and materials are always welcome in our shop.