To include the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics in your estate plans, you may want to consider one or more of the following options:
Will: Did you know that you can make a specific bequest in your will to the charity(ies) of your choice? Often, a gift can be arranged simply with the addition of a codicil to amend your current will. The example on the link provided could be used to assist you.
Trust: A remainder gift to the charity(ies) of your selection can be included as a part of your trust.
Life Insurance Policy: It is possible to include the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics as a beneficiary in your life insurance policy.
Volunteering can help you make friends, learn new skills, advance your career, and even feel happier and healthier. It is a fun and easy way to explore your interests and passions. Doing volunteer work you find meaningful and interesting can be a relaxing, energizing escape from your day-to-day routine of work, school, or family commitments. Volunteering also provides you with renewed creativity, motivation, and vision that can carry over into your personal and professional life.
We wish to acknowledge and give thanksgiving to God for the amazing volunteers who make our ministry possible. We simply would not be a place of peace, prayer, and hospitality without you - you are our heroes with hearts!
Contact us to learn more!
Donor Advised Fund (DAF): If you have funds invested in a community foundation account, think about granting some of those funds.
Individual Retirement Account (IRA): There are several ways you can request to have a charity(ies) as a beneficiary of your IRA account(s). You can indicate the charity as a designated beneficiary. Or, you can give through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD).
Please consult your legal, financial, and tax advisors for advice and information on applicable state and federal laws as you work through your estate plans.
In addition to these above opportunities, the Shrine has an ongoing need for tangible items such as computers, landscaping items, tools, and equipment.
To find out more about the current wishlist, contact Diana Russell.
We receive no federal, state or Church funding and rely solely on private contributions and the generosity of individual donors. By making an unrestricted donation, you allow us to continue our ministry as the caring custodians of over 1,200 holy relics. Additionally, we are able to provide ministry services that help people near and far nourish their faith through the glorious intercession of the Saints.
The Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Your gift is tax-deductible to the full extent provided by law. When you donate online, you wll receive an email confirmation with details that can be used for tax purposes.
Thank you for helping us preserve the history and peace of God's Country.
We are thankful that the Sisters of the Precious Blood established the Shrine as a place of peace, prayer and hospitality so many years ago. They have prayed for and have touched so many generations of families who frequent the Shrine. The Shrine Circle was established to support the funding needed to keep this place of Spiritual Nourishment operating for generations to come.
This opportunity offers 5 levels of giving, each depicted by one of the five stained glass windows in the Relic Chapel. As you contemplate on the depiction of each window, may you appreciate the honor these saints bring the people who made the Shrine what it is today and be inspired to choose the annual giving opportunity that calls to you.
Click on the brochure to the right to learn more about the giving levels. Once you've determined which is right for you, contact Diana to Join the Circle!