WANTED:  Volunteers to serve on a new Parish Stewardship Committee
and a new Parish Fundraising Committee
 
As we move forward in faith as a parish community, we are looking to enlist and engage parishioners with appropriate gifts and talents to become involved in the establishment of both a new Parish Stewardship Committee and a new Parish Fundraising Committee.  Those interested in becoming involved in either or both of these proposed committees are encouraged to speak with members of the parish staff and/or members of our Parish Visioning and Strategic Planning Committee.  Thank you for your consideration and your prayers. 


PLANNED GIVING:  SAMPLE WILL CLAUSES
Parishioners are encouraged to consider incorporating a charitable bequest to the Parish in their estate plans.  It is strongly recommended that you seek legal advice to ensure the clause chosen is properly worded and properly placed in the overall structure of your will.  Unrestricted bequests allow the Parish to use the donor’s bequest where it is felt to be needed most.  The following are sample will clauses that might be used:

UNRESTRICTED SPECIFIC BEQUEST:  I direct my Executor or Trustee to pay to the Trustees of the Roman Catholic Parish of Saint John XXIII at Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada (____ percentage (%) of my Estate; or the sum of $____) for the general use and purposes of the Parish in its absolute discretion.  The Receipt of the Pastor or other designated trustee of the Parish shall be a good and sufficient discharge to my Executor or Trustee.

UNRESTRICTED RESIDUAL BEQUEST:  I direct my Executor or Trustee to pay or transfer the residue of my Estate to the Trustees of the Roman Catholic Parish of Saint John XXIII at Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada for the general use and purposes of the Parish in its absolute discretion.  The Receipt of the Pastor or other designated trustee of the Parish shall be a good and sufficient discharge to my Executor or Trustee.

The above is provided as general information, not to render legal advice.  You are urged to consult your own lawyer or other professional advisor about making bequests or engaging in other forms of planned giving.