LEAVE a gift inYour WILL

Think about it…

The Catholic Church has been present at most of the important milestones in your life: your Baptism, your First Communion, at times of great celebration and at times of great sadness.
The work of the many ministries of the Catholic Church are far-reaching, life-giving and life-saving ... every day.

By leaving a gift to your church in your Will, you will leave a legacy of faith – a legacy to help ensure that the mission and pastoral outreach that has been important to you will continue both for today’s needs and for those of our children, our grandchildren and beyond.

What are Planned Gifts?

"Planned Giving" is a term used to describe a variety of giving vehicles that allow a donor to give to a charity while meeting current income needs and providing for heirs.

Planned gifts are commonly determined in conjunction with estate planning, are gifted upon the death of a donor and are often given in the name of the donor or donor's family.  Thus, the term "legacy giving".

At our parish, our Planned Giving program is a strategy of Extraordinary & Legacy Stewardship, an initiative which has an objective of generating funds for the future financial security of the church and ministries within our church.  Planned gifts will supplement regular stewardship in future years.

What types of planned gifts are accepted by St. Catherine Church?
The Parish gratefully accepts bequests, retirement plans and IRA's, life insurance (as beneficiary) and charitable gift annuities.
 
What are the donor benefits for each type of planned gift?
Deferred planned gifts can provide tax benefits and/or lifetime income, as well as future security for St. Catherine’s future while current gifts can provide immediate tax deductions. 

How can I leave a planned gift to St. Catherine Church? Leaving a planned gift can be quite simple. 

Who do I contact if I have questions about leaving St. Catherine Church a planned gift? 
Contact the Parish Office for more information or call the church office at 408.779.3959.

"As each of us has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace." 
1 Peter 4:10