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Legacy Sunday
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This weekend, all parishes in the Archdiocese of New Orleans are celebrating Legacy Sunday. What Is a Catholic Legacy? In short, your legacy is the spiritual and material impact you have on your family and community by how you live and what you leave
behind. Let’s explore that a little more!
Have 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 on 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? It depends on what you value most: Family, most likely, and places that shaped you and formed you and changed your life for the better - 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, or planned giving, is just what you need. It is one of the best ways to ensure that the parish you love today remains strong for generations to come.
After caring for your family, consider extending your generosity to your parish family here at MQP. Your parish is where you encounter Christ in the sacraments and celebrate life’s most
meaningful moments. A legacy gift to MQP:- Honors the Church’s role in your family’s life
- Reflects your gratitude for God’s blessings
Planned Giving Website
Recently, Mary, Queen of Peace launched a website on legacy giving or planned giving. It includes a multitude of resources for you to explore and help you determine what your legacy will be. By definition, a planned gift is any major gift, made in lifetime or at death as part of a donor’s overall financial and/or estate planning. These include gifts of equity, life insurance, real estate, personal property, or cash.
For more information about legacy giving, or planned giving, please contact our Development Director, Lori Kilgore, at [email protected] or 985-202-0237.