{"id":9032,"date":"2020-06-14T17:01:02","date_gmt":"2020-06-14T21:01:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.franciscansusa.dev\/franciscansusa.org\/?p=9032"},"modified":"2020-06-14T17:01:02","modified_gmt":"2020-06-14T21:01:02","slug":"seeds-of-hope-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franciscansusa.org\/es\/seeds-of-hope-2\/","title":{"rendered":"semillas de esperanza"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Friar Mario Serrano OFM Conv.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Come, Holy Spirit, come and make us notice Spring and Resurrection.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>

Spring has arrived, and God once again is revealing love and resurrection. We cannot ignore that we are living in a unique time. Lent is over, and we are making our way through Easter Season towards Pentecost, yet we are still required to make the sacrifice of remaining physically distant from one another and sheltered in place. We have experienced a sudden halt. No longer do we find ourselves teaching, learning, running, administering, in the routine we have called life. Often, we found ourselves with little time and not enough energy for awareness. Let us not be caught unaware of Spring and Resurrection. As we are now being forced to see life through a new lens and rely on our creativity and our imaginations, let us not forget to see the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The same Spirit that transformed death into Resurrected Life and empowered the disciples.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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Fr. Mario Serrano celebrates Mass at Ysleta Mission Church in El Paso, TX Photo Credit: Al Baeza<\/p><\/div>\n

I am always excited to hear about the early Christian community during the Easter Season being so bold as they go and proclaim the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Yet, we cannot overlook that our early Christian brothers and sisters also found themselves \u201cbehind closed doors\u201d (John 20). In the upper room with locked doors, they too most likely sat in doubt, despair, and disappointment feeling exhausted after witnessing the condemnation, cruelty, and crucifixion. A mental and emotional shutdown, as hope has been hijacked by havoc and fear and has frozen their lives. Nevertheless, the unimaginable happens, Jesus Christ, the Resurrected One, appears in their midst and says: \u201cPeace be with you.\u201d<\/p>\n

Fear kept the early disciples behind closed doors as safety has kept us behind our closed doors. But even within our sheltering in place for the sake of safety, this doesn\u2019t mean that we are to lounge around and wait with our thoughts and emotions. God is whispering new life inside of us, but we must let go of our preoccupations and obsessions. We must trust! The Risen One is desiring an encounter with us and is also lovingly saying to us, \u201cPeace be with you.\u201d May these words give us great comfort and allow us to breathe in the Spirit of New Life. May you and I join the hope-filled voices of our ancestors of faith and the voices of our friars as we are continuing to find bold ways of singing our anthem, Jesus Christ is Risen, Alleluia, Alleluia!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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Thank you for considering a planned gift to the <\/span><\/b>Conventual Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Consolation<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We all worry about what will happen to our family and friends when we pass on to eternal life. We want to ensure our loved ones are cared for here on earth after we are gone. However, many people find thinking about estate plans to be an unpleasant or daunting endeavor. We hope the information we have available will ease the process and be a source of comfort to both you and your loved ones by allowing you to make certain your legacy will continue.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

When you meet with an attorney who will assist in planning for the rest of your life and your\u00a0<\/span><\/span>estate, be<\/span><\/span>\u00a0sure to discuss frankly with your attorney important issues, such as your current situation, financial matters, family dynamics, charitable planning and health care. This will allow the attorney to craft an estate plan that most accurately satisfies your needs and those of your family.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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There are different kinds of bequests. For each, you must use very specific language to indicate the precise direction of your assets, and to successfully carry out your final wishes.\u00a0Here are samples of how to indicate a general or undesignated gift to the friars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Legal Entity for the friars<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nProvince of Our Lady of Consolation, Inc<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General Bequest<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nI hereby give, devise and bequeath to: Province of Our Lady of Consolation, Inc. the following ______<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bequest language for specific amount:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nI hereby give, devise and bequeath\u00a0the sum of ________ dollars ($_________) to\u00a0Province of Our Lady of Consolation, Inc.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bequest language for specific property:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nI hereby give, devise and bequeath [100 shares of XYZ Corp. stock \/ my guitar collection \/ the real estate legally described as follows] to: Province of Our Lady of Consolation, Inc.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contingent bequest language:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nIf my spouse does not survive me, then\u00a0I hereby give, devise and bequeath to: Province of Our Lady of Consolation, Inc. [the sum of ________ dollars ($_________) \/ 100 shares of XYZ Corp. stock \/ my guitar collection].<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Residuary bequest language:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nI hereby give, devise and bequeath<\/span>\u00a0[all -or- ___\u00a0 percent\u00a0(___%)] of the residue of my estate to\u00a0<\/span>Province of Our Lady of Consolation, Inc.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

If you have included a bequest for\u00a0the Friars\u00a0in your estate plans, please call us at (812) 923-5250 or use this confidential form<\/a> to let us know. We would like to thank you for your planned gift and invite you into the San Damiano Legacy Society.<\/a><\/p>\n

Sharing your plans to include the friars in your estate plans allows for the friars to maximize the impact of your gift and honor your benefaction during your lifetime. Throughout your lifetime, you can change this gift arrangement if your needs change.Your loving gifts help us to form a community of fraternal love and equality by supporting and calling one another to on-going conversation in our vowed life.\u00a0 Prayer and Contemplation strengthen us on our journey of faith. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our ministries arise from the needs of God\u2019s people in an ever-changing world.\u00a0 As servants and heralds of the Kingdom, we strive to respond compassionately to those needs through a prayerful discernment of our gifts and resources as individuals and as community.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Gifts of any size are deeply appreciated and will be stewarded according to your wishes. In many cases, legacy gifts allow you to make larger and more impactful gifts than would have otherwise been possible<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Contact Us<\/span><\/a>\u202fto learn more about creating your legacy<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

General Bequest:<\/h4>\n

I hereby give, devise and bequeath to: Province of Our Lady of Consolation, Inc. the following ______\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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General Bequest:<\/h4>\n

I hereby give, devise and bequeath to: Province of Our Lady of Consolation, Inc. the following ______\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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General Bequest:<\/h4>\n

I hereby give, devise and bequeath to: Province of Our Lady of Consolation, Inc. the following ______\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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Working with Father John and Becki to find a donor story regarding including the friars in their estate plans and why it means so much to them.<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>
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As soon as a gift is received and matched to a donor, the Mission Advancement Office sends an acknowledgment letter stating the nature of the gift, the gift valuation date, and the gift valuation amount and a clarification statement indicating no goods or services were exchanged for the gift.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Province of Our Lady of Consolation, is a tax exempt 501(c) organization (EIN # 35-6019627) and Its members and employees do not provide tax, legal, or financial advice. Any document or information shared by our staff is intended to be educational. We strongly encourage donors to seek counsel with tax expertise from their own legal and financial advisors.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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Wills & Bequests
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Thank you for considering a planned gift to the <\/span><\/b>Conventual Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Consolation<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We all worry about what will happen to our family and friends when we pass on to eternal life. We want to ensure our loved ones are cared for here on earth after we are gone. However, many people find thinking about estate plans to be an unpleasant or daunting endeavor. We hope the information we have available will ease the process and be a source of comfort to both you and your loved ones by allowing you to make certain your legacy will continue.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

When you meet with an attorney who will assist in planning for the rest of your life and your\u00a0<\/span><\/span>estate, be<\/span><\/span>\u00a0sure to discuss frankly with your attorney important issues, such as your current situation, financial matters, family dynamics, charitable planning and health care. This will allow the attorney to craft an estate plan that most accurately satisfies your needs and those of your family.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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There are different kinds of bequests. For each, you must use very specific language to indicate the precise direction of your assets, and to successfully carry out your final wishes.\u00a0Here are samples of how to indicate a general or undesignated gift to the friars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Legal Entity for the friars<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nProvince of Our Lady of Consolation, Inc<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General Bequest<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nI hereby give, devise and bequeath to: Province of Our Lady of Consolation, Inc. the following ______<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bequest language for specific amount:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nI hereby give, devise and bequeath\u00a0the sum of ________ dollars ($_________) to\u00a0Province of Our Lady of Consolation, Inc.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bequest language for specific property:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nI hereby give, devise and bequeath [100 shares of XYZ Corp. stock \/ my guitar collection \/ the real estate legally described as follows] to: Province of Our Lady of Consolation, Inc.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contingent bequest language:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nIf my spouse does not survive me, then\u00a0I hereby give, devise and bequeath to: Province of Our Lady of Consolation, Inc. [the sum of ________ dollars ($_________) \/ 100 shares of XYZ Corp. stock \/ my guitar collection].<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Residuary bequest language:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nI hereby give, devise and bequeath<\/span>\u00a0[all -or- ___\u00a0 percent\u00a0(___%)] of the residue of my estate to\u00a0<\/span>Province of Our Lady of Consolation, Inc.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

If you have included a bequest for\u00a0the Friars\u00a0in your estate plans, please call us at (812) 923-5250 or use this confidential form<\/a> to let us know. We would like to thank you for your planned gift and invite you into the San Damiano Legacy Society.<\/a><\/p>\n

Sharing your plans to include the friars in your estate plans allows for the friars to maximize the impact of your gift and honor your benefaction during your lifetime. Throughout your lifetime, you can change this gift arrangement if your needs change.Your loving gifts help us to form a community of fraternal love and equality by supporting and calling one another to on-going conversation in our vowed life.\u00a0 Prayer and Contemplation strengthen us on our journey of faith. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our ministries arise from the needs of God\u2019s people in an ever-changing world.\u00a0 As servants and heralds of the Kingdom, we strive to respond compassionately to those needs through a prayerful discernment of our gifts and resources as individuals and as community.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Gifts of any size are deeply appreciated and will be stewarded according to your wishes. In many cases, legacy gifts allow you to make larger and more impactful gifts than would have otherwise been possible<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Contact Us<\/span><\/a>\u202fto learn more about creating your legacy<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

General Bequest:<\/h4>\n

I hereby give, devise and bequeath to: Province of Our Lady of Consolation, Inc. the following ______\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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General Bequest:<\/h4>\n

I hereby give, devise and bequeath to: Province of Our Lady of Consolation, Inc. the following ______\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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General Bequest:<\/h4>\n

I hereby give, devise and bequeath to: Province of Our Lady of Consolation, Inc. the following ______\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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Working with Father John and Becki to find a donor story regarding including the friars in their estate plans and why it means so much to them.<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>
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As soon as a gift is received and matched to a donor, the Mission Advancement Office sends an acknowledgment letter stating the nature of the gift, the gift valuation date, and the gift valuation amount and a clarification statement indicating no goods or services were exchanged for the gift.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Province of Our Lady of Consolation, is a tax exempt 501(c) organization (EIN # 35-6019627) and Its members and employees do not provide tax, legal, or financial advice. Any document or information shared by our staff is intended to be educational. We strongly encourage donors to seek counsel with tax expertise from their own legal and financial advisors.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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Wills & Bequests
\n<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Thank you for considering a planned gift to the <\/span><\/b>Conventual Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Consolation<\/span><\/b>.<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

We all worry about what will happen to our family and friends when we pass on to eternal life. We want to ensure our loved ones are cared for here on earth after we are gone. However, many people find thinking about estate plans to be an unpleasant or daunting endeavor. We hope the information we have available will ease the process and be a source of comfort to both you and your loved ones by allowing you to make certain your legacy will continue.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

When you meet with an attorney who will assist in planning for the rest of your life and your\u00a0<\/span><\/span>estate, be<\/span><\/span>\u00a0sure to discuss frankly with your attorney important issues, such as your current situation, financial matters, family dynamics, charitable planning and health care. This will allow the attorney to craft an estate plan that most accurately satisfies your needs and those of your family.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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There are different kinds of bequests. For each, you must use very specific language to indicate the precise direction of your assets, and to successfully carry out your final wishes.\u00a0Here are samples of how to indicate a general or undesignated gift to the friars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Legal Entity for the friars<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nProvince of Our Lady of Consolation, Inc<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General Bequest<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nI hereby give, devise and bequeath to: Province of Our Lady of Consolation, Inc. the following ______<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bequest language for specific amount:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nI hereby give, devise and bequeath\u00a0the sum of ________ dollars ($_________) to\u00a0Province of Our Lady of Consolation, Inc.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bequest language for specific property:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nI hereby give, devise and bequeath [100 shares of XYZ Corp. stock \/ my guitar collection \/ the real estate legally described as follows] to: Province of Our Lady of Consolation, Inc.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Contingent bequest language:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nIf my spouse does not survive me, then\u00a0I hereby give, devise and bequeath to: Province of Our Lady of Consolation, Inc. [the sum of ________ dollars ($_________) \/ 100 shares of XYZ Corp. stock \/ my guitar collection].<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Residuary bequest language:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nI hereby give, devise and bequeath<\/span>\u00a0[all -or- ___\u00a0 percent\u00a0(___%)] of the residue of my estate to\u00a0<\/span>Province of Our Lady of Consolation, Inc.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

If you have included a bequest for\u00a0the Friars\u00a0in your estate plans, please call us at (812) 923-5250 or use this confidential form<\/a> to let us know. We would like to thank you for your planned gift and invite you into the San Damiano Legacy Society.<\/a><\/p>\n

Sharing your plans to include the friars in your estate plans allows for the friars to maximize the impact of your gift and honor your benefaction during your lifetime. Throughout your lifetime, you can change this gift arrangement if your needs change.Your loving gifts help us to form a community of fraternal love and equality by supporting and calling one another to on-going conversation in our vowed life.\u00a0 Prayer and Contemplation strengthen us on our journey of faith. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our ministries arise from the needs of God\u2019s people in an ever-changing world.\u00a0 As servants and heralds of the Kingdom, we strive to respond compassionately to those needs through a prayerful discernment of our gifts and resources as individuals and as community.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Gifts of any size are deeply appreciated and will be stewarded according to your wishes. In many cases, legacy gifts allow you to make larger and more impactful gifts than would have otherwise been possible<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Contact Us<\/span><\/a>\u202fto learn more about creating your legacy<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

General Bequest:<\/h4>\n

I hereby give, devise and bequeath to: Province of Our Lady of Consolation, Inc. the following ______\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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General Bequest:<\/h4>\n

I hereby give, devise and bequeath to: Province of Our Lady of Consolation, Inc. the following ______\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

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General Bequest:<\/h4>\n

I hereby give, devise and bequeath to: Province of Our Lady of Consolation, Inc. the following ______\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

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Working with Father John and Becki to find a donor story regarding including the friars in their estate plans and why it means so much to them.<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>
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As soon as a gift is received and matched to a donor, the Mission Advancement Office sends an acknowledgment letter stating the nature of the gift, the gift valuation date, and the gift valuation amount and a clarification statement indicating no goods or services were exchanged for the gift.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

The Province of Our Lady of Consolation, is a tax exempt 501(c) organization (EIN # 35-6019627) and Its members and employees do not provide tax, legal, or financial advice. Any document or information shared by our staff is intended to be educational. We strongly encourage donors to seek counsel with tax expertise from their own legal and financial advisors.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><\/div>

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