We rely on your donations for the ongoing upkeep of St Michael's and especially for our pastoral and church music services. We appreciate every donation, no matter how large.
The Jesuit Church of St Michael, which is owned by the Free State of Bavaria, has been entrusted to the Jesuit Province for pastoral care on behalf of the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising since 1925 as a side church of the Cathedral of Our Lady in Munich. The St Michael's Church Foundation is independent and reports to the Ordinariate. The Free State of Bavaria is responsible for investments relating to the building fabric. The archdiocese finances the salaries of the full-time employees.
The diocesan subsidy does not even cover half of our expenses. The maintenance of the rooms, the fees incurred, the administrative and energy costs, the liturgical requirements and, above all, the freelance music staff (soloists, orchestral musicians) must be covered by income from the church foundation. St Michael's has to ‘bring in’ over half a million euros a year. This is achieved through Sunday collections, the income from sacrificial candles and, above all, voluntary donations.
There are many ways for you to get involved...
As a one-off donation - donation to the church foundation
You are welcome to make a transfer to the St. Michael's account under the keyword “Kollekte” (collection), especially as the income from the ringing bag has fallen sharply. If you would like to donate specifically for church music, please include the keyword “Michaelsmusik” in your transfer. Please contact us; we will be happy to think together with you about the appropriate form of your support.
Bank details of St. Michael:
Church Foundation St. Michael - Jesuit Church
Liga-Bank Munich
IBAN: DE57 7509 0300 0002 1462 90
BIC: GENODEF1M05
As a permanent support through membership - Freunde der Kirchenmusik e.V.:
For over fifteen years, the "Friends of Church Music in St. Michael e.V." association has supported music in St. Michael's Church. With your contributions and donations, the association supports the work of choir director Frank Höndgen and St. Michael's organist Peter Kofler, as well as all the music ensembles at the level that many people appreciate.
If you too would like to support St. Michael's music, we would be delighted to receive your membership and donation.
Bank details Freunde der Kirchenmusik:
Freunde der Kirchenmusik in St. Michael e.V.
Liga Bank München
IBAN: DE80 7509 0300 0002 1147 39
BIC: GENODEF1M05
More information here.
As a long-term commitment - St. Michael Music Foundation
In order to secure the long-term future of our St. Michael's music, we have established our own foundation under civil law. If you would like to support us, please contact us. Endowments and donations are always welcome.
Contact: Dr. Frank Höndgen, Choral Director
Bank details Musikstiftung:
Bethmann Bank
Account No. 2009942
BLZ 501 203 83
IBAN DE 25 5012 0383 0002 0099 42
BIC DELB DE 33XX X
More info: www.musikstiftung.org
Contact:
Dr. Julia Zink, Sekretariat
Maxburgstraße 1
80333 München
buero(at)st-michael-muenchen.de
Fon +49 89 / 23 17 06-14
Fax +49 89 / 23 17 06-40