Benedictine Sisters of FL

Holy Name Monastery
Founded 1889

John Picciano

We Have a Match!

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We Have a Match – a $37,500 Match!

Our dear friend and loyal donor, John Picciano, loves the idea of helping the Benedictine Sisters of Florida through the formation of Giving Circles.  He has pledged to match dollar-for-dollar every donation on Giving Tuesday up to $37,500.  That means for example that your $50 donation becomes a $100 donation.

Mr. Picciano makes this substantial pledge as encouragement for our donors to put together a Giving Circle of their friends and family.  Just imagine (“the pebble in the pond”) what that could do to your Giving Circle group!

Form your Giving Circle now in readiness of Giving Tuesday and begin a worthy tradition of giving that can be part of your legacy!

God’s blessings to Mr. Picciano and

all the Givers in the world!

 

Options to Give:

1.  By Mail:

  • Send a check to the Benedictine Sisters of Florida postmarked by Nov. 28th
  • PO Box 2450, St. Leo, FL 33574-2450
  • Be sure to include your group’s name on the memo line along with “Giving Tuesday”
  1. Online:
  • Go to our website: benedictinesistersoffl.org
  • Click on the “Donate Now” button at the top of the page
  • Fill-in the form and designate your donation for “Giving Tuesday”
  • You can fill-in the “dedicated to” box with the name of your group

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We Have a Match

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We have a Match –

A $30,000 Match 

Our dear friend and loyal donor, John Picciano, loves the idea of helping the Benedictine Sisters of Florida through the formation of Giving Circles.  He has pledged to match dollar-for-dollar every donation on Giving Tuesday up to $30,000.  That means for example that your $50 donation becomes a $100 donation.

Mr. Picciano makes this substantial pledge as encouragement for our donors to put together a Giving Circle of their friends and family.  Just imagine (“the pebble in the pond”) what that could do to your Giving Circle group!

Form your Giving Circle now in readiness of Giving Tuesday and begin a worthy tradition of giving that can be part of your legacy!

For questions or help forming a Giving Circle, call or email Faith Pridmore at: hnmdevelopment@saintleo.edu or (352) 588-8320.  She can give you whatever you might need.

God’s blessings to Mr. Picciano and

all the Givers in the world!

How do I form a Giving Circle:

  • Invite friends and family
  • Share why you support the Benedictine Sisters of Florida
  • Name the group
  • Each member can donate at their comfort level (i.e. $5.00, $10, $100 or more)
  • Only the group’s total amount will be publicly announced
  • Be sure members indicate when they donate, they are part of your group
  • Celebrate together after Giving Tuesday!

Options to Give:

1.  By Mail:

  • Send a check to the Benedictine Sisters of Florida postmarked by Nov. 30th
  • PO Box 2450, St. Leo, FL 33574-2450
  • Be sure to include your group’s name on the memo line
  1. Online:
  • Go to our website: benedictinesistersoffl.org
  • Click on the “Donate Now” button at the top of the page
  • Fill-in the form and designate your donation for “Giving Tuesday”
  • You can fill-in the “dedicated to” box with the name of your group

 

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$1 Million Dollars Motivated a Boot Scoot’in Celebration!

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CheckPresentationThe Benedictine Sisters of Florida’s Hoedown event on March 4th was over-the-top!  Over 160 attendees enjoyed good food, home-made desserts, square and line dancing, auction bidding and awesome entertainment.  It was fun for all ages!

With country music accompaniment, Faith Pridmore in boots and cowgirl hat boot-scooted across the stage to introduce John Picciano, chair of the Future is Now Campaign.  The purpose of the $1,650,000 campaign is to fund an additional wing onto Holy Name Monastery.  We have been challenged soon after the building the new Holy Name Monastery in 2014 to have enough rooms for large groups wanting to stay for a 2, 3, or 4 day retreat and women desiring a live-in experience with our Order.

As a graduate of Saint Leo University and former priest with the Orlando Diocese, John shared his feelings about the Sisters and their influence on his life.   Then he called Sister Roberta to the stage and presented a $1 Million check for the Sisters and their construction project!

 John Picciano has been a friend of the community since his days as a student at Saint Leo University.  He is the CEO of Oglethorpe, Inc., an inpatient multi-hospital system dedicated to substance abuse care and counseling.  John has been doing God’s work helping individuals and families throughout his career.  His profound gift brings the total raised for the campaign as of March 4, 2016 to $1,329,896.  God is good!

Of course with the presentation, a standing ovation followed, red napkins encircled heads and the party really got started!  $1 Million Dollars got lots of people up danc’in!

With just $320,104 to go, please consider being a part of helping the Benedictine Sisters of Florida spread God’s Word to all those who come seeking spiritual guidance, peace and love.

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