Deacon Formation Program

 

Archdiocese of Chicago

 

University of Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary

Stewardship

 

Help us help the men in formation!

 

The Deacon Formation Program (DFP) invites the faithful of the Archdiocese of Chicago to pray for the dedicated men, and their wives, currently in formation as well as those discerning joining the program. Prayer is the first—and most vital—aspect of Christian stewardship. The DFP also encourages all of the faithful to prayerfully consider their personal role in being a steward and contributing to the ongoing success of the formation program.

 

Candidates in the Deacon Formation Program are also invited to become stewards who recognize their giftedness and respond to God’s invitation. Stewardship is a way of life - a way of thanking God for all blessings by returning a generous portion of time, talent and treasure. Stewardship engenders a spirituality that deepens our relationship with the Lord and involves intentional, planned and proportionate giving of our time, talent and treasure.

 

Our first responsibility is to take care of our own needs and the needs of our families – not necessarily all our wants. In looking at what we need versus what we want, we end up making choices that place material things and money in their proper perspective.

 

Stewardship is based on an individual’s need to give, not on the Church’s need to receive.

Stewardship is based on the spiritual principles of the Old Testament and the New Testament.

Stewardship is not limited to the Church. Many people give some of their time and talent as volunteers to community agencies in addition to volunteering in their parish.

Stewardship is a way of life based on spiritual principles.

 

We encourage all candidates, the ordained community and the Archdiocese to a life of prayer – prayer for families, neighborhoods, workplaces – for the global Catholic Christian community. We encourage all to support the good work of the Deacon Formation Program by giving from your want and not your excess - financial support that is seriously considered and generously offered.

 

The Archdiocese of Chicago encourages helpful support of all those preparing for ordained ministry. Help us today. Become a steward of the Deacon Formation Program.

 

Pray for all of our gifted men and their supportive wives, and please make your tax-deductible check payable to:

Deacon Formation Program /University of Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary.

 

Submit your tax-deductible donation to:

 

Deacon Jim Cozzo, Jr.

Deacon Formation Program

University of Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary

1000 East Maple Avenue

Mundelein, Illinois 60060-1174

 

If you desire to help a candidate with specific needs, please indicate:

□  I would like to help a candidate with the cost of books.

□  I would like to help a candidate with the cost of spiritual direction.

□  I would like to support a candidate whose parish is unable to pay tuition.

 

Opportunities for Giving

The Deacon Formation Program of the Archdiocese of Chicago invites you to consider several gifting options:

Cash or Check

Appreciated Securities

Closely Held Stock

 

Real Estate

Personal Property such as books, paintings or collectibles

Charitable Lead Trusts, Will or Living Trust

 

IRA, 401(k) or other retirement plan

Financial Accounts such as bank, stock or mutual funds

Life Insurance

 

Life Estate Arrangements

Trust Income

Endowments

 

Donor Advised Funds, Foundations and supporting organizations

Charitable Gift Annuities

Charitable Remainder Trusts

 

We also invite you to consider giving on an annual basis

to an annual appeal where you may be eligible to be a member

of the Chapel Society, Lake Society, Bridge Society, Grotto Society or

Pier Society (based on sustained annual giving).

 

Remember, “the joy in giving is while you’re living”.

Become a DFP Steward—call today 847-837-4564