Gift Planner
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Investing in tomorrow’s church
SPRING 2025 • No. 130
To give AND receive? Gifts of investment do both.
to educating young men and women for parish ministry, offering sacred music workshops, engaging multicultural communities, and serving parishes, families, priests, and deacons through retreats, workshops, and partnerships, investing in Saint Meinrad is investing in the future of families, communities, and the Church. Donors often wish to make gifts that support their favorite charity, provide for their family, and see their gift grow and make a lasting impact.
Investing, simply, is the act of putting time or money into something and receiving a larger return. Many of us invest money or property in open markets to grow a business or personal finances, enabling financial security, expansion of work, and opportunities for service through philanthropy. Beyond growing financial assets, we invest in ourselves and others daily— through our work, education, relationships, personal growth, and faith. We invest time, energy, and knowledge when we teach others, and we invest love and trust in commitments like marriage or religious life.
When we invest, we look to the future. We nurture what we have in order to grow it and reap a greater harvest. In faith, we invest prayer and hope, trusting in God’s grace to receive the abundant harvest of eternal life. Christ reminds us that God gives us life so that we may participate in the divine work of receiving and sharing love abundantly. Investing is an act of love and good stewardship. Through its Benedictine monastic life, Saint Meinrad provides opportunities to invest and share in the mission of spreading the Gospel message throughout the world. From forming future priests, deacons, and lay ecclesial ministers,
Saint Meinrad offers simple planned giving opportunities to invest in and meet these goals, while providing benefits like return payments, tax savings, and gift increases that last in perpetuity. Charitable gift annuities, bequests and trusts, and endowments offer long-term financial support to Saint Meinrad and provide lasting change. We are happy to assist you with your charitable gift planning and offer ways of making gifts that support Saint Meinrad, others’ vocations, and your own continuing vocation. Reach out to us at any time. Thank you for your investment. May God bring to completion the good work that has begun in you! ◆