 "Make a return to the Lord for all
He has given me"
—Psalm 116
Stewardship, in the form of Time, Talent and Treasure, is
a way of giving thanks for what God has given us.
As disciples of Jesus Christ, stewards see themselves as caretakers of
all God’s gifts. Gratitude for these gifts is expressed in prayer,
worship, offering and action by eagerly sharing these gifts out of love
of God and one another.
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Dear Lord,
Teach me to be generous as You have been generous to me. Teach me that all that I am and have are gifts from You, and these gifts are meant to be shared.
Reveal to me the joys of generosity. Help me to understand that others, perhaps unknown to me, depend on my assistance.
Keep me ever mindful that as Your disciple, I am called to be a "Good Samaritan" and to share the "Good News" with the world.
Make me a gift to others in Your name.
Amen. |
Give Back From All That God Has Given You…
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TIME
In today’s hectic world, time can be our most valuable commodity. If
you can give up one hour a month or more, there are plenty of great
things you can do for St. Cecilia’s—together with other
parishioners, or by yourself. For those who cannot commit time on a
regular basis, various annual events, such as Spring Clean-Up Day,
provide the chance to volunteer for an hour or two.
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TALENT
God gives each of us beautiful and unique gifts in the form of talent
which can make a meaningful difference to the future of our Parish.
No matter what your aptitude, there are lots of ways you can put your
talents to good use for St. Cecilia’s.
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TREASURE
Material blessings are, perhaps, the easiest to count. Whether your
income comes from your labors, pensions or investments, there are ways
to contribute incrementally to St. Cecilia’s without enduring a
financial hardship.
Why Does St. Cecilia’s Need Your Help?
To continue meeting your spiritual and social needs, St. Cecilia’s
Parish needs to face many challenges together:
 We
all continue to experience rising costs of living in providing for our
basic needs, and St. Cecilia’s is no exception. Yet, our Parish does
not get cost-of-living raises, nor can we get a second job. Instead, we
must trust in the generosity of our Parishioners.
Each of us is bestowed with abundant blessings every day of our
lives. This Stewardship initiative provides a concrete way to thank God
while positively impacting your life, that of your Church and those of
generations to come.
We ask you to consider your priorities of Treasure
at this time. (We look forward to your contributions of Time
and Talent in the near future.)
Examine the choices and priorities you set for you, your family and for
your parish family. If each of us comes forward to help, we can easily
meet our collective challenges together.
Leaving a Lasting Testimony of your beliefs and values
Leave a Legacy to St. Cecilia Parish...
Continue your Values and Beliefs in the church through a Planned
Gift. Such a gift, transferred at some future date, would direct
some of your treasure to help provide services and benefits the parish
needs to help parishioners in need.
The Result - An Investment in People!
A planned gift will help
ensure the tradition of caring you have helped to build in our parish to
continue and be a lasting imprint.
Many options are available for you to help the church continue its service
in the future. The following are some examples which can be further
explained in more detail upon request:
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Bequests
A will can be general or specific e.g. a set amount or a percentage
like 5%, 7%, etc.
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Securities
If they have appreciated there is an additional tax advantage.
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Life Insurance
An irrevocable gift often provides a tax advantage.
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Real Estate
Transfer can be made during one's lifetime reserving the right to live
with one's family in the residence until no longer needed.
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Charitable Gift Annuity
Provides a tax advantage and some income to the giver.
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Tangible Personal Property
Many types or items can be gifted with a tax advantage; e.g. vehicles,
art, stamp, coin collection, etc.
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Outright Gift of Funds
CD's, IRA's, Savings
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Memorial Gifts
can be designated for St. Cecilia's to honor a
Loved One.
Our Commitment to you for your Gift.
Your donation will get the
best possible use. The Finance and Parish Council under the leadership of
the pastor thoroughly analyzes and examines all spending to help ensure
the best and most cost effective use of all gifts. Specifically, the
Finance Council consists of parishioners who are certified public
accountants, business managers, attorneys, life insurance consultants,
etc.
Recognition of Your Gift.
With the consent of givers, the family
or the parishioner will be recognized in a special plaque to be visible to
all parishioners similar to the one in the back of the church.
How would a Planned Gift Affect Your Family?
Since a planned
gift is tailored to you and your family, it would not unduly infringe on
your desire to leave benefits to your family, relatives or friends.
Who to Contact for further Information:
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Pastor
2732 Culver Road, Rochester, New York
(585) 467-4286 Ext. 107
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Parish Business Manager
2732 Culver Road, Rochester, New York
(585) 467-4286 Ext. 108
See also,
Staff Directory
Some of the Benefits and Services a Planned Designated Gift Can
Support:
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Charitable Outreach
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Youth Activities
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Faith Formation Programs
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Buildings and grounds enhancement
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Evangelization Outreach
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New Liturgical Items
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Future Staffing Needs
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Senior Ministries
Thank you for considering a long term Benefit to our Parish.
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