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New Tax Benefit for Donors in 2020!
New Tax Benefit for Donors in 2020!
The United States is known as a country of givers who make possible the fulfillment of charitable missions. Because of the pandemic donations have been greatly impacted. So the government acted with the CARE’S Act to stimulate the economy and giving.
You can donate to charities that you care about such as the Benedictine Sisters of Florida and receive a significant tax benefit in 2020. Non-itemizers can donate $300 and take that full amount off their Adjusted Gross Income. This makes it easier to give and save at the same time.
In the past taxpayers were limited to a deduction of 60% of their Adjusted Gross Income for cash gifts. That limit, lifted for 2020, will probably be extended through 2021.
Of course, you are always advised to check with your tax advisor for what is best in your circumstance. If we can be of assistance, please call Faith Pridmore, CFRE on her cell phone: (941) 586-3112.
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Christmas with Bishop Gregory Parkes
We thought you might want to join the
St. Petersburg Diocese online
for Christmas Eve Mass.
From the Office of the Bishop:
Christmas with Bishop Gregory Parkes
Those who are unable to attend in person are invited to celebrate Christmas Eve Mass with Bishop Gregory Parkes via livestream from the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle at 10:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 24th. All are invited to pray along virtually online at:
- Dosp.org/livestream
- Facebook.com/DioStPete and
- YouTube.com/DioceseofStPete
- or listen to Spirit FM 90.5 at midnight for a broadcast presentation.
A Saint Leo Christmas 2020
We thought you would enjoy this celebration of
Christmas in song!
We thank Saint Leo University for letting us share it with you.
Enjoy this video series brought to us by
Saint Leo University.
The College of Arts and Sciences and the Department of Language Studies and the Arts invites you to a special virtual performance of “A Saint Leo Christmas.”
A Saint Leo Christmas
(click on the link above to play the video)
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Meaningful Christmas Gift Giving
We found a wonderful resource for Christmas gifts we thought you would find particularly meaningful. The Ave Maria Press has made possible a special giving program to help Catholic organizations suffering considerable losses in donations due to Covid. You can shop for your loved ones AND Ave Maria will donate 30% to a charity you hold dear. There is something for every age in the Ave Maria Press’s offerings. Just a few samples you might want to give to a certain someone at Christmas:
Simply go to: Avemariapress.com/Fundraiser
Use code: HOLYNAME
Shipping: FREE
30% of your purchase amount is donated to the Benedictine Sisters of Florida
(You must use our code typed in all caps.)
The Sisters also receive donations from Amazon Smile. Any purchases you make, they will give a percentage of their profits to the Benedictine Sisters of Florida.
http://smile.amazon.com
Let the Shopping Begin!
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Don’t forget your Luminaries
Luminaries of Love
Luminaries of Love is an opportunity to remember to honor your loved ones at this joyous season. A gift of gratitude, a gift of remembrance, a gift to your family or a gift just because … The Benedictine Sisters of Florida will place the name of the individual(s) on a lit luminary and place them in the circular drive at Holy Name Monastery Christmas Eve. Our prayer is that this will be a connection of the heart for you.
Each luminary is a donation of $5.00 to the Benedictine Sisters of Florida and its ministries in our community. Just go to our website at:
www.benedictinesistersoffl.org
(click on the link above)
Click on the DONATE NOW at the top of the page. Fill-out the form and at the very bottom in the purpose of the donation area:
- Choose “Luminaries” and
- Choose “Dedicated to” and type-in the name(s)
- Please designate IMO (in memory of), IHO (in honor of), etc.
You can also send a check with your request to:
Benedictine Sisters of Florida PO Box 2450, St. Leo, Fl 33574-2450
If you are local you are welcome to take your luminary home the next day.
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