Appear not before the Lord empty-handed, for all that you offer, is in fulfillment of the precepts. In generous spirit pay homage to the Lord; be not sparing of freewill gifts. With each contribution, show a cheerful countenance, and pay your tithes in a spirit of joy. GIve to the Most High as he has given to you, generously, according to your means. For the Lord is one who always repays and He will give back to you sevenfold.
Sirach 35, 4, 7-10
Remember Holy Cross Parish in your
will and estate planning
What is Planned Giving? Planned giving is a method of supporting Holy Cross Parish during your lifetime or at death as part of your financial/estate plan.
While some planned gifts provide a life-long income to the donor, other gifts use estate and tax planning techniques to provide for Holy Cross in ways that maximize the gift and/or minimize the impact on your estate.
Whether you use cash, appreciated securities or stock, real estate, personal property, life insurance, a retirement plan, etc., the benefits of making a planned gift can make this type of charitable giving very valuable to both you as the donor and Holy Cross.
Ways to Leave Your Legacy When you include Holy Cross Parish in your estate plan, you are supporting our Catholic faith community far into the future. Your bequest can take several different forms:
The information presented above is not offered as legal or tax advice.
You are urged to seek the advice of your tax advisor, attorney, and/or financial planner to make certain any gift you are considering fits in your specific circumstances.