St. Thomas the Apostle
Catholic Church
Planned Giving
Invest in the eternal mission of St. Thomas the Apostle and leave a legacy of faith for generations to come!
A planned gift is one of the most profound expressions of faith and generosity a parishioner can offer. By including St. Thomas in your long-term financial plans, you help ensure that the Sacraments, mission, outreach, and community that have sustained your faith will endure for those who come after you. We are deeply grateful for every gift, large or small.
Ways to Give
Bequests A bequest is a gift to the parish made through your will or living trust, directing a specific amount, percentage, or remaining portion of your estate to our church after your passing.
Gifts of stock Donating appreciated securities directly to the parish allows you to avoid capital gains tax while receiving a charitable deduction for the stock's full fair market value on the date of transfer.
IRA minimum distribution gifts If you are 70½ or older, you may direct up to $105,000 per year from your IRA as a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) directly to our parish, satisfying your required minimum distribution tax-free.
Wills Including our parish in your last will and testament — whether through a specific dollar amount, a named asset, or a percentage of your estate — creates a powerful legacy of faith that outlives your earthly life.
Other gifts
To learn more about any of these giving opportunities, or other planned gifts including life insurance, tangible assets, etc. please contact Pedro Del Valle at the parish office number listed below. We encourage you to consult your attorney or financial advisor, and we are happy to provide any information your advisors may need.
Pedro Del Valle
Director of Development
305-665-5600 extension 236
Support the ABCD
The Archbishop’s Charities and Development Drive (ABCD) supports our South Florida community through life-changing programs and ministries.
It is a way for us to put our faith into action. Every gift opens the door to a better tomorrow, a better life, and a more hopeful future.
Your support of the ABCD changes lives and through its many works of tenderness, compassion and mercy you make Christ’s kingdom real for so many.
ABCD is Love translated into concrete gestures and actions by helping those in need with the means to overcome difficulties and obstacles.
ABCD reintroduces Hope into the world by assisting the widow, the orphan, the alien, the oppressed and the poor. ABCD also works to protect the rights and the dignity of all.
ABCD is Charity fostered in unity and fraternity to support the many ministries of the Catholic Church in the three counties of the Archdiocese of Miami.
Please join our St. Thomas family in making a donation to the ABCD today. Every gift makes a difference. Visit www.isupportABCD.com
Becoming a Stewardship Parish
At St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, stewardship means using our time, talents, and treasures to serve God and strengthen our parish family through Faith, Family, and Service.