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Your generosity allows the parish to continue its mission to transform lives by making church matter, building disciples, and seeking and saving the lost in our community.

“Tell them to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous, ready to share, thus accumulating as treasure a good foundation for the future, so as to win the life that is true Life.”

1 Timothy 6:18-19

A Steward’s Way

What identifies a steward? Safeguarding material and human resources and using them responsibly are one answer; so is generous giving of time, talent, and treasure.  But being a Christian steward means more. As Christian stewards, we receive God’s gifts gratefully, cultivate them responsibly, share them lovingly in justice with others, and return them with increase to the Lord.

The life of a Christian steward models the life of Jesus.  It is challenging and even difficult, in many respects, yet intense joy comes to those who take the risk to live as Christian stewards. Women and men who seek to live as stewards learn that “all things work for good for those who love God” (Rom 8:28).

After Jesus, we look to Mary as an ideal steward. As the Mother of Christ, she lived her ministry in a spirit of fidelity and service; she responded generously to the call. We must ask ourselves: Do we also wish to be disciples of Jesus Christ and Christian stewards of our world and our Church? The Spirit shows us the way. Stewardship is a part of that journey.

Planned Legacy Gifts

Giving Retirement Assets, Bequests, Trusts, etc.

There are several types of gifts that fall under this category. Many of these gifts are simple to make.

Life Insurance – you can simply name St. Patrick as a beneficiary.

Retirement Assets – you can name St. Patrick Parish as a beneficiary of your IRA, 401(k), or other qualified retirement plans. Amounts will transfer to St. Patrick Parish free of income and sales tax.

Bequests – you can name St. Patrick Parish in your will as a beneficiary, and your estate will receive an income tax deduction for the value of your bequest. A bequest written in a will can be made for either a percentage or an amount.

We’ve also partnered with FreeWill to make planned giving easier than ever.

Visit freewill.com/dioceseofjoliet to write a will at no personal cost. FreeWill’s online will-writing tools allow you to make a lasting gift to St. Patrick Parish quickly and easily.

If you are interested in any types of Planned Legacy Gifts, please contact the parish business office at 630-553-6671 x16.

Did you know?

Retirement Account Required Minimum Distribution Donations are Tax Exempt

Did you know that you can make a donation of all or a portion of the Required Minimum Distribution from your retirement account to tax exempt charities such as  St. Patrick and your donation will be tax exempt?

Here’s how it works. If a person is at least age 72, they must take at least a minimum distribution from their IRA or incur a penalty equal to one-half of the otherwise required minimum distribution amount. They may take more than the minimum at their discretion. These individuals may instruct their IRA account manager to distribute any amount of their choosing to one or more tax exempt charities such as St. Patrick.

When that is done, it is considered to be a tax exempt contribution. St. Patrick would acknowledge to the giver the receipt of that contribution from their IRA. Also, this contribution is tax exempt even if the individual does not itemize deductions for income tax purposes because the IRA account manager would not identify this to the IRS as reportable income in accordance with the tax code. 

For more information about Qualified Charitable Distributions, check out the Internal Revenue Service Publication 590-B, “Distributions from Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs)” or speak with your tax advisor.

Parish information

  • St. Patrick Parish/Member, Diocese of Joliet
  • 406 Walnut Street, Yorkville IL 60560
  • Tax ID 36-3535499

For additional information, contact the parish business office at (630) 553.6671 x16.