Stewardship

...a distinct program that addresses specifically the mission and identity of diaconal ministry while educating men for the three-fold ministry

of service to the Word, Liturgy and Charity.

stewardship

Help us help the men in formation! Become an IDS steward!

The Institute for Diaconal Studies (IDS) invites all of 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. IDS also encourages everyone to prayerfully consider their personal role in being a steward and contributing to the ongoing success of individual aspirants or candidates and the formation program.

Candidates 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.

IDS encourages all candidates, the ordained community and the faithful of the Archdiocese to a life of prayer – prayer for families, neighborhoods, workplaces – prayer and support for the global Catholic Christian community.

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

University of Saint Mary of the Lake

In memo section: IDS

Submit your tax-deductible donation to:

Deacon Jim Cozzo, Jr.

Institute for Diaconal Studies

University of Saint Mary of the Lake

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 Institute for Diaconal Studies 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 various societies.

Individual & Group/Parish Stewardship opportunities

Memorials & Honorariums

Memorials and Honorariums are available for a $300 donation

Name engraved on plaque at USML (In Memory of…) (In Honor of…)

Friends

$500 minimum donation - Name engraved on plaque at USML

Partners

$1,000 minimum donation - Name engraved on plaque at USML, Monthly Newsletter recipient

Saint Ephrem Scholarship Fund

$1,500 minimum donation - Name engraved on plaque at USML

Prayer remembrance at institutional ceremonies & Scholarship presentation

Verbum et Caritas Society

$2,000 minimum donation - Name engraved on plaque at USML

Monthly Newsletter recipient

Annual Mass of Thanksgiving remembrance