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Legacy LanesLeaving Footprints on the FutureHave you ever walked along the beach and looked back to see your footprints in the sand? It’s sort of like looking into the past - you see the imprints you made along the way. What if you could leave footprints in the future? That’s what it means to think about your legacy: How can you ensure that the values you hold dear today live on beyond your earthly life? With proper planning, you can leave imprints on the sands of the future.
What might those imprints look like? To get a vision of that, ask yourself a few questions: What do you value most? How have you been blessed? Who/what has influenced you for the better?
How can you honor those people and those places that have been a blessing in your life, places like Mary, Queen of Peace, the parish that nurtures your faith, supports you in times of need, and gives you a sense of belonging and purpose. It is also, most likely, the place where you are leaving footprints behind through sharing your gifts, loving your neighbor, and worshipping our God.
Look back on your footprints at MQP and consider: What are your hopes and dreams for this beautiful family of faith in the next 10, 20, or 50 years? How can you help ensure a big, bright future where individuals and families can continue to grow in faith, be anchored in hope, and encounter the love and mercy of Jesus? How can you leave your footprints on the future of Mary, Queen of Peace? Legacy giving is a wonderful way to make a significant difference. It is one of the most impactful ways to give to ensure that the parish you love today remains strong for generations to come.
If you don’t believe these words, listen to those of Jesus. He left footprints all the way from Capernaum to Jerusalem during his earthly life. But, on the night before he died, he left a legacy he commanded us to follow: “Love one another, then, as I have loved you” (Jn 13:34). Listen to Jesus and plan how you can leave a legacy of love, how you can leave your footprints on the heart of this place you call home.
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- Vitality & Viability
- Next Generation
- Catholic Education
- Pastoral Care
- Facilities, Capital Investments & Expansion
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Providing the resources for the spiritual health, resilience, and ability to fulfill our mission at Mary, Queen of Peace, moving beyond numbers (attendance/donations) to focus on:
Developing deep discipleship
Building authentic community
Fostering effective leadership
Offering radical hospitality
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Raising courageous Catholics by investing in the next generation so that they can be equipped and empowered to follow Jesus boldly. Doing this through:
Scholarships for Youth camps and retreats
Children’s ministries and formation
Vacation Bible School
Youth evangelization and Young Adult Ministry
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Aiming for the holistic development of a student's mind, character, and spirit within a Christ-centered worldview, emphasizing Gospel values, moral development, service, and a strong sense of community to prepare students for a life of purpose and Christian discipleship. Doing this through:
Faith-based learning
Student scholarships
Teacher development
Innovative programs
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Providing spiritual and emotional support to individuals facing life's challenges, focusing on compassion, presence, listening, and spiritual guidance to foster healing, meaning, and growth. Reminding people they are not alone through:
Counseling
Visitation
Accompaniment
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Making room for more people to encounter Jesus, meaning every square foot is maximized for ministry impact. Your generosity literally builds the future through:
Creating new environments
Enhancing facilities
Expanding our physical footprint
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Giving to Our Legacy Lanes
LEGACY GIVING
Setting up a Legacy gift, sometimes known as Planned Giving, is a deeply personal act, a profound act of praise and worship. To make a Legacy gift is as simple as naming Mary, Queen of Peace as a beneficiary in your will or in your Life Insurance or IRA.
It involves donating through your will or other formal estate planning designation, a way to contribute a unique and planned gift to Mary, Queen of Peace.
For most people, Legacy gifts are the most significant gift they can make. It brings them a profound sense of joy and satisfaction by making a transformative difference to the ministries they care most about.
Typically, these gifts are larger than lifetime donations because they come from various traditional and nontraditional assets, such as insurance policies, retirement assets, equity, or real estate holdings. This flexibility allows you to make a significant contribution in a way that best suits your financial situation and personal preferences.
WAYS TO GIVE
Bequests and Estate Gifts:
Will or Living Trust: A gift of cash, securities, or property made through a will.
Beneficiary Designations: Assigning a charity to receive all or part of a retirement plan (IRA, 401k) or life insurance policy.
Life Income Gifts (Split-Interest Gifts):
Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA): A contract where a donor transfers assets in exchange for a fixed, guaranteed income for life.
Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT): A trust that pays income to the donor for life or a term of years, after which the remainder goes to charity.
Pooled Income Fund: Assets from many donors are combined and invested, with donors receiving a share of the income.
Gifts of Assets (Non-Cash):
Appreciated Securities/Stock: Donating stocks, bonds, or mutual funds to avoid capital gains tax.
Real Estate: Gifting property, which can include a "retained life estate," allowing the donor to live in the home while donating it.
Closely Held Stock/Business Interests: Gifting ownership in a company.
Other Vehicles:
Charitable Lead Trust: A trust that pays income to a charity for a period, with the principal returning to the donor or heirs, often reducing gift/estate taxes.
Donor-Advised Funds (DAF): An account managed by a public charity, allowing donors to make charitable contributions and take an immediate tax deduction.
LIVING GIVING
Jesus is building His church at MQP, and He is using every one of us. While we’ve accomplished so much together, God is giving us more vision and opportunities than ever before. As we continue to build God’s Kingdom, you have the opportunity to help share the love of Jesus with even more people in our community, our state, our nation, and our world. You have the opportunity to give a one-time or monthly contribution, above your normal Sunday offering, to have an immediate Kingdom impact of fostering life-changing encounters with Jesus.
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