As the end of the year approaches, we begin to reflect upon the many blessings bestowed upon us, including having survived through our own and our brothers and sisters impacts due to the numerous natural disasters we experienced back to back this year.
As we come to the end of 2017, we are also provided an opportunity to thank God and help our parish thru charitable gifting. This year in particular, gifts will have significant impact in helping us with repairs of damages suffered during Hurricane Harvey and meeting our monthly building loan payments; an area in which we are regularly about $13,000 or more short and have to use repair, operational and ministry funds to complete the payment. The additional benefits of income tax deductions and capital gains savings are significant advantages to donors, providing an additional incentive to make a gift at year-end.*
There are many different ways of making a gift. Some of the easiest and most direct methods to give are donations of cash, charitable IRA Rollover Gifts and gifts of appreciated stocks. As the holidays approach, please pray about making an end of year gift and perhaps even consider making a gift in memory or honor of loved ones. There are other planned giving options that are advantageous such as real estate, life insurance and bequests in wills or trusts; or perhaps your company matches your gift with an equal donation to the charitable organization you designate. For more information on how you can help make a difference by contributing a year-end gift to our parish, please contact Maria Conner, our Business Manager at 281.333.3891.
*Gifts of securities must be received no later than 12-29-17, and Cash gifts post-marked by 12-31-17 for inclusion as a 2017 gift.