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Where there’s a will, there’s a way. You may be surprised to learn you can support the Franciscans with a gift that costs you nothing during your lifetime. You won’t have to write a check today, change your lifestyle,…

Franciscan missionaries to Jamaica pose for a photo, Back row, L-R: Blaine Grein, Jim Bok, Saleem Amir, Louie Zant, Mark Gehret and Tom Gerchak. Front row, L-R: Max Langenderfer, Joe Hund, and Henry Beck. Support the Franciscan Friars…

WHAT CHANGES DID THE SECURE ACT MAKE TO IRAs? STRETCH IRAs ELIMINATED • Previous to SECURE, IRAs inherited by non-spouse beneficiaries could be “stretched” out, and continue to grow tax-deferred, at a rate based on the beneficiary’s life expectancy…

Make a difference today! When you donate to the Franciscans, you know you’re making a positive difference in the lives of people in need. But did you know that some gifts, like gifts made to charity from an IRA,…

It’s easy to support the Franciscans with a gift by designation that costs nothing now Naming the Franciscans Friars of St. John the Baptist Province as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), bank or brokerage account, or life insurance…

Br. Colin King serves in Negril, Jamaice Tax reform means new strategies for charitable giving First and foremost, people give to a charity because they believe in its mission and want to make the world a better place.…

Dorothy and Bill Harmeyer are members of the St. Anthony Legacy Circle. Six Decades of Love, Family and Community Lead Couple to Create Legacy Continuing Lifetime of Faith and Service Almost six decades after their marriage, and still…

Support the Franciscans, get a tax-break and lifetime income with a Charitable Gift Annuity If getting a tax deduction and income for life would brighten your financial outlook, consider supporting the Franciscans with a Charitable Gift Annuity. Here are…

Thank you from Raymond and Marie Rose Sometimes it’s hard to imagine how financial contributions actually impact the lives of those less fortunate. Donations are sent off with thoughts, prayers, and knowledge that others are being helped, but it’s…

Fr. John Bok with a parishioner Thank you! ~ We wish to thank everyone who participated in our recent online survey. We received some 600 completed surveys and are grateful for the opinions, insights and ideas shared…