Legacy Giving

Your Story.  Your Stewardship.  His Glory

You


Your estate planning, legacy gift, is more than a donation -


 it is a statement of faith and a blessing for generations of parishioners yet to come. 


Many parishioners find great joy in knowing that their faith will continue to bear fruit long into the future.

Why It Matters


A legacy gift helps ensure that future generations in our parish will:

  • Experience vibrant worship and lifelong faith formation
  • Be supported through ministries of charity, compassion, and outreach
  • Worship in a parish strengthened by the faith and generosity of those who came before them

Ways to Leave Your Legacy

There are several simple and flexible ways to include our parish in your plans:


  • Bequests:  Include our parish in you will or trust
  • Retirement Accounts:  Name the parish as a full or partial beneficiary of an IRA or 401 (k)
  • Life Insurance:  Designate the parish as a beneficiary of a policy
  • Bank and Investment Accounts:  Use "payable on death" or "transfer on death" designations to direct remaining funds to the parish
  • Gifts of Stock or Other Appreciated Assets: Donating appreciated securities -such as stocks, bond, or mutual funds - may offer tax advantages.  These gifts are made through the Catholic Community Foundation , which handles the transfer, sale, and acknowledgment of your gift on behalf of the parish.
  • Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs): Grants may be made directly to support our parish or to support parish ministries

We're Here To Help



For more information, please contact the parish office or the Catholic Community Foundation at 216-696-6525 x1670, or visit www.catholiccommunity.org/ways-to-give.


Additional planning resources, including a free will-writing tool, are available at www.catholiccommunity.org/legacy.