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PLEASE REMEMBER THE CHURCH OF SAINT THOMAS THE APOSTLE IN YOUR WILL

Reasons for giving to the Church of Saint Thomas the Apostle are varied and personal. Remembering the Church of Saint Thomas the Apostle in your will may have tax advantages for your estate while your gift can make a difference for generations of the Church of Saint Thomas the Apostle parishioners for years to come. Please consult your attorney for the best way you can accomplish this goal.

 

BEQUESTS AND GIFTS CAN TAKE MANY FORMS:

You may make a cash bequest to the Church of Saint Thomas the Apostle of a specified dollar amount; You may give, devise, or bequeath appreciated securities, real property, or tangible personal property, including automobiles; You may name the Church of Saint Thomas the Apostle as a residuary beneficiary of your estate. A residuary beneficiary receives your estate’s remaining assets only after all specific bequests, estate taxes, debts and other expenses have been deducted.

YOU CAN REMEMBER THE CHURCH OF SAINT THOMAS THE APOSTLE IN YOUR WILL 
BY USING THE FOLLOWING LANGUAGE:

"I give [insert amount or other named items] to The Church of Saint Thomas the Apostle, 872 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, Connecticut, 06119."

YOU CAN DECIDE HOW YOUR GIFT WILL BE USED

You may indicate if you would like us to use your gift to be restricted to support a specific program or service we offer, or if you would like your gift to be applied to a particular ministry or activity. The Church of Saint Thomas the Apostle will use unrestricted gifts where they are most needed.

OTHER KINDS OF PLANNED GIVING

You may wish to name the Church of Saint Thomas the Apostle as a beneficiary or as a secondary beneficiary of an insurance policy or qualified retirement plan. Additional planned giving options exist under current tax laws that may have immediate tax benefits for you, your family, and your estate. Some of these options continue to provide you with income during your lifetime while offering significant tax benefits. Your attorney or accountant can provide the most accurate advice on estate planning for your personal situation and charitable intentions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE

If you have any questions or would like additional information: Please call Ellen O’Connor at the Church of Saint Thomas the Apostle Rectory at 860-233-8269 or at stawh@comcast.org.

THANK YOU

Thank you for considering the Church of Saint Thomas the Apostle in your estate plan.

 

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Targeted gifts

COMMEMORATIVE OR MEMORIAL GIFTS


The Church of Saint Thomas the Apostle welcomes targeted gifts.  A targeted gift includes all monies received, which are earmarked for a specific purpose.  Donors often give money with the intention of supporting a specific Church activity or a specific Church need.   The Church of Saint Thomas the Apostle accepts these targeted gifts with the promise that the funds will be used according to the donor’s wishes.  Targeted gifts include gifts made during the donor’s lifetime or as part of the donor’s will or trust.

Click here to view the Church’s Targeted Gift List.

If you are interested in making a targeted gift to support an activity or need that is not represented on this List, please contact the Rectory at 860-233-8269.


   commemorial gifts


If you would like to honor a special person, please consider making your gift “in honor of” or “in memory of”. This is a wonderful way to celebrate, honor, and show respect for an individual who has impacted your life. We will be happy to send a card of recognition to the person or family you have honored. The commemorative gift form is attached here.

 

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Giving is an act of the heart. You may give without loving, but you cannot love without giving.

 

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Thank You to Our Bulletin Advertisers

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Please look at the ads in our bulletin and patronize their services if you are in need. We appreciate the support of our advertisers, who help make the bulletin possible and for supporting our parish!

 

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