Giving

UPCSA 2023:  This year's Upper Peninsula Catholic Services Appeal theme, "Behold, I make all things new through the Eucharist," corresponds with year two of the US Catholic Conference of Catholic Bishops' three-year Eucharistic National Revival. Jesus is inviting us to return to the source and summit of our faith. "For it is through the Eucharist that we allow God's grace and charity to flow through us," writes Bishop John Doerfler in his annual 2023 UPCSA letter to parishioners.

Final UPCSA 56th Appeal Campaign numbers. Funds equal to the goal were sent to the Diocese of Marquette on March 13, 2024. Amounts collected over the goal stayed at the parish. Congratulations St. Ann's. The shortfall at Sacred Heart and Holy Name was paid by the parish.  Thank you to all who participated. 

St. Ann:

Goal $14,747; Pledges $17,690; 120% of the goal; 42.3% participation

Sacred Heart:

Goal $22,139; Pledges $18,032; 81.4% of the goal; 35.4 % participation

Holy Name:

Goal $4,750; Pledges $3,300; 69.5% of the goal; 25.5% participation

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Catholic Relief Services is on the ground, providing lifesaving assistance. To help families affected by natural disasters, visit  https://support.crs.org

An informed choice is a healthy choice.  They're here to help.  Go to their website for more information: https://www.lifeoutreachcenter.org/

Any donation helps them tremendously.  Please prayerfully consider your role in this ministry, whether by donating financially, or by being trained to be a volunteer.

Automatic payments can be used for offertory contributions, capital campaign pledges, holidays, special collections, religious education, and much more.

Benefits to you:

• There is no cost to you

• Payments can be set up through your bank, either on-line or by going to the bank

• No need to personally write checks

• Set up your own pledge, down payment, frequency and payment amounts

• Contributions are scheduled, no need to make up missed contributions

• No need to remember to mail in your payment

• You can change your payments or add additional payments at any time

• If the payments are set up with a pledge amount, payments will stop when the pledge amount is reached

For further information, please contact the Parish Office.

This 1-page guide helps you thoughtfully and prayerfully plan your annual giving to the parish, UPCSA, diocesan collections, and more. Click here to view it. 

Gift planning at your fingertips! Find out why your gift matters, download brochures on popular gift types, and more. Take a moment and visit our new website.

When it comes to supporting the Church for the long-term future, the charitable gift annuity is one method favored by many. Learn why and calculate your benefits at dioceseofmarquette.planmygift.org/charitable-gift-annuities. Contact Terri for more information at tgadzinski@dioceseofmarquette.org.

When the original purpose for a life insurance policy no longer applies—such as educating children now grown or providing financial security for a spouse—your policy can become a powerful and simple way to support our work. There are three ways to give life insurance to the Catholic Diocese of Marquette:

1. Name us a beneficiary of the policy. This gift is as simple as updating your beneficiary designation form with the policy holder. You can designate the diocese, a parish or Catholic school, or other diocesan entity as the primary beneficiary for a percentage or specific amount. You can also make us the contingent beneficiary so that we will receive the balance of your policy only if your primary beneficiary doesn't survive you.

1. Make an outright gift of an existing policy. You can name us as owner and beneficiary of an existing policy. You may receive a federal income tax charitable deduction and reduce your future estate tax liability. If you continue to pay premiums on the policy, each payment is tax deductible as a charitable gift.

1. Make an outright gift of a new policy. You can take out a new policy and irrevocably name the Church as the owner and the beneficiary of the insurance contract. This method may be particularly attractive for the younger donor. Whether you make one single premium payment for the policy or pay annual premiums, each payment is tax deductible as a charitable gift.

To explore this, and other popular gift types, visit www.dioceseofmarquette.org/planmygift.  

Response to the new issue of Faithful Giving  has been tremendous!  Learn more about estate planning and request our free brochure, Give Your Family the Gift of Peace of Mind. 

Passing on the Catholic faith is the greatest legacy than we can leave! As good stewards, each of us plays an important role in preserving and extending our Catholic heritage in our own parish and in the diocese through weekly gifts and planned giving. Not sure how to begin planning? Visit dioceseofmarquette.org/planmygift and read about gift planning options that can fit your goals and situation. Download the FREE Personal Estate Planning Kit today!