LEAVING A LEGACY - A STORY
A young man was surprised to find his sick and elderly grandfather planting a small peach tree in his backyard. When the young man asked his grandfather why he was planting the tree, the old man replied, "Son, all my life I have eaten the fruit from trees that other people have planted. I figure I have an obligation to make sure htere is some fruit around for others to enjoy."
WILLS OR BEQUEST GIFTS
Please consider St. Mary's Parish in your  Estate Plan. When considering gifts to a charity in your  Will or Trust, please remember St. Mary's Parish.  Gifts can be made to the parish in the following manners through your  Will or Trust:

• A specific dollar amount
• A percentage of your estate
• A particular asset such as real estate or other valuables.

You may also name the parish as a beneficiary of a  retirement plan or  life insurance policy. 
FOUR WAYS TO LEAVE A LEGACY
There are four easy ways for you to remember your parish in your  will!

1. A SPECIFIC BEQUEST - You can designate a certain amount of cash or specific assets to the parish.
2. A RESIDUAL BEQUEST - You can plan for the parish to receive all or a portion of your estate after other specific bequests have been distributed. 
3. A PERCENTAGE BEQUEST - You can designate a certain percentage of the estate to go to the parish. 
4. A CONTINGENT BEQUEST - You can make the parish the recipient of a bequest if others named in your will are not living at the time of your death. 

No matter how you decide to remember your parish, a gift from your  will accomplishes several key benefits.

• It sends a strong message to your heirs that the Church played an important role in your life. 
• It guarantees that your generosity to the Church will be continued even after you are gone. 
• It provides important assistance to your parish. 
• It may even provide tax benefits for your heirs. 

Talk to your lawyer or financial counselor today about the best way for you to remember our parish in your will.  

For more information or if you should have any questions on how to title the Parish in your Will or Trust, please contact St. Mary's Parish at 419-358-8631 or the Annual Catholic Appeal 419-214-4929. 

CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY 
You may be tired of living at the mercy of the fluctuating stock and real estate markets. A charitable gift annuity is a gift made that can provide you with a secure source of fixed payments for life and support your Parish, Catholic School or the Diocese in general. 

IRA CHARITABLE ROLLOVER 
You may be looking for a way to make a big difference to help further our mission. If you are 70½ or older, an IRA charitable rollover is a way you can help continue our work and benefit this year.