tvc.dsj.org | April 25, 2017
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The Gift of FOREVER VALUE: Testimonials
“With an eye toward eternity, we can
approach Legacy Planning as a way for our
earthly work to continue, even after we be-
come sharers with the saints in eternal life.”
– Bishop Patrick J. McGrath “Our Lady of Refuge is a thriving multi-
cultural faith community, made possible
by the broad Catholic community of our
diocese. We are so pleased that through
a vibrant legacy program we can ensure
that this diverse and joy-filled parish can
flourish forever.”
– Anabella Estrada & Sally,
Our Lady of Refuge Parish “Our parishioners are not only excited
about the yearly benefit that will come to
the Saint Julie food pantry from our new
endowment, but also about the fact that the
legacy of Bill and Nancy Glover, a founding
family in our parish, will live on forever.”
– Father Saju Joseph,
Saint Julie Billiart Parish “There is so much uncertainty in our
lives and in our world. It comforts me to
know that no matter how things change,
the parish endowment will FOREVER
support the members of this community.”
– Father Greg Kimm,
Saint Joseph of Cupertino Parish
“Holy Spirit Parish welcomed us into
their community many years ago, and we
have always seen our activity in parish
ministries as an important part of our faith
journey. We love seeing how our faith has
influenced our daughters and their fami-
lies. We have been very blessed and felt a
need to pay this forward by leaving a legacy
gift to our Parish which will benefit families
like ours for years to come.”
– Joe & Rosalie Marty,
Holy Spirit Parish “When we learned of the efforts to grow
a parish endowment through legacy plan-
ning, we were inspired. All of our six chil-
dren attended Saint Frances Cabrini school.
We feel honored to start the endowments
for both the parish and the school, and to
encourage others to contribute to these
permanent sources of financial strength
for our SFC Catholic community.”
– Carlo & Evelyn Pedron,
Saint Frances Cabrini Parish “Financially, a family takes care of pay-
ing the monthly bills and planning for the
future. A parish has the same present and
future needs. Parishioners should include
donations to both the general fund and the
parish endowment in their annual giving
budget. Additionally, remembering the
parish and its endowment in your estate is
a wonderful final gesture, as well as a way
for each parishioner to add their own lasting
legacy to their parish.”
– Jim & Lisa Bourey,
Saint Martin Parish, Sunnyvale “Establishing an endowment at Saint
Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish
is the best way for us to ensure a Catholic
presence in Los Gatos that has meant so
much to so many for more than 100 years.
It represents a perpetual testimony to the
Catholic heritage we hope to share with the
succeeding generations. Just think of how
your gift now will advance the apostolic
mission and zeal of the Gospel among the
faithful in our community.”
– Father Rick Rodoni,
Saint Ma ry of the Immaculate Conception
“We are given time, talent and treasure. Returning part of our first fruits to the parish
endowment keeps our parish vibrant: today, and for our children’s children’s children.”
– Michael & Corazon Kalt, Saint Lawrence the Martyr Parish
“We share deep love for our parish. Together with our pastor, Father Walter Suarez,
we started the endowment. We are both committed to working to build strength for our
cherished parish community through endowment and legacy giving.”
– Rita Torres & Florina Gallegos, Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish