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One charitable gift, a legacy of benefits:
The Society of Saint Francis-
A legacy (or planned) gift is a contribution designated during a donor’s life that will take effect at or after his or her passing. By including your parish and/or the Archdiocese in your estate plans, you are helping preserve the mission and values of the church and its commitment to ministry. A legacy gift may be the ultimate way to impact lives for generations.
To honor those generous, caring individuals who make provisions for a legacy gift through their will or estate plan, an honorary legacy society, the Society of Saint Francis, has been created. Anyone who has made a legacy gift in the past or does so now will be enrolled and enjoy the benefits of membership.
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Mission and Ministry
Since its founding in 1853, the Archdiocese of San Francisco has attempted to live out the theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity in its liturgies, sacraments, and other activities. The mission of the Archdiocese reads in part:
We, the Catholic Church of San Francisco, in a communion of faith and charity...reach out and receive with welcoming arms all God’s people: the saint and the sinner; the young and the elderly; the poor and the rich; the immigrant and the native; the lost sheep and those still searching.
We pledge ourselves to be a dynamic and collaborative community of faith known for its celebration of the Eucharist, its service to all in need, and its promotion of justice, peace, and life...We dedicate ourselves to the glory of God.
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Benefits of a Legacy Gift
In addition to enabling our Catholic institutions to better reach future generations with the Church's message of faith, love and hope, members of the Society of Saint Francis are honored with
- A welcome letter from the Archbishop and exclusive Society lapel pin;
- An invitation to the Archbishop's annual Society of Saint Francis Mass and Reception;
- Recognition in publications and at various events, unless anonymity is preferred.
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By making a legacy gift, you can make an enduring investment in the future without giving up assets today. A legacy gift is easy, flexible, versatile, and tax effective.
We are grateful for these extraordinary gifts that bear witness to the faith and ministries that donors supported and cherished during their lifetime.Have you already named your church, school, and/or the Archdiocese in your estate plan?
Please let us know so we may enroll you in the Society of St. Francis.
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Use our free tool and easily create a bequest to your parish, school, or the Archdiocese!
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Contact Us
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Rod Linhareslinharesrsfarch.orgDirector of Development
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