Bread to RosesJUNE2025 1 : simplebooklet.com

+ Dear Friends:This edion of Bread to Roses is brimming with upliing news and moments of celebraon. At the forefront is the elecon of Pope Leo XIV, a leader whose vision oers hope and inspiraon in a me when both are deeply needed. His guidance promises to bring renewal, shaping a future lled with opmism and faith. We look forward to the ways he will bring people together.We were graced with a truly beauful Holy Week and a radiant Easter celebraon. Spring is a season of renewal, and it is during this me that our young children and teenagers receive First Communion and Conrmaon, marking important milestones in their faith journey. It is also a me when babies are lovingly bapzed, and adults are welcomed with joy into the Catholic Church, embracing a spiritual home that lls their hearts with grace and peace.Our centerfold shines a spotlight on Saint Elizabeth’s Rose Fund (or SERF as we like to call it), a vital iniave dedicated to fostering generosity within our parish. This fund plays a crucial role in helping those in need, enriching our programs, and en-suring that our mission of faith and service connues to ourish. We invite you to learn more about this beauful iniave and consider how you might take part in its mission. Together, we will connue to build a strong, caring community, rooted in kindness and service to one another.Spring has been lled with meaningful and memorable events at Saint E’s. On April 22, Father Joseph guided a special mini pilgrimage to the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, followed by a delighul lunch at Nanina’s in the Park. Then, on June 3, Father Robert, a proud graduate of the Culinary Instute of America, led a won-derful trip to the renowned CIA. These two fantasc opportunies to strengthen our community are just the start of many other similar future events.We appreciate your feedback on our evening talks. Maggie DiPasquale’s discussion on The Anxious Generaon on May 12 oered valuable insights, while Dr. Julie Burkey’s presentaon on The Later Years of Mary on May 20 provided a beauful reecon. Thank you for engaging with us in these enriching conversaons.My hearelt gratude goes to our devoted clergy, choir, cantors, Eucharisc minis-ters, lectors, altar servers, ushers, altar decorators, sacristans, and Religious Ed sta for their unwavering commitment to serving our faith community. I am also deeply appreciave of each one of you. Your steadfast support makes Saint E’s the won-derful spiritual home that it has been since 1902.In Christ’s Peace, A Note from Father Stephenr is a season of joy, renewal, and new beginnings in our Church. It’s a me to lebrate faith, especially as children and teenagers receive First Communion and This season reminds usauty of growing in faith and the blessings of being part of a loving community.

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+ Dear Friends:This edion of Bread to Roses is brimming with uplfting news and moments of celebraon. At the forefront is the elecon of Pope Leo XIV, a leader whose vision ohope and inspiraon in a me when both are deeply needed. His guidance promises to bring renewal, a future lled with opmism and faith. We look forwarto the ways he will bring people together.We were graced with a truly beauful Holy Wradiant Easter celebraon. Spring is a season of renewand it is during this me that our young children and teenagers receive First Communion and Conrmaon, marking important milestones in their faith journey. It is also a me when babies are lovingly bapzed, and adults are welcomed with joy into the Catholic Church, embracing a spiritual home that lls their hearts with grace and peace.Our centerfold shines a spotlight on Saint Elizabeth’s Rose Fund (or SERF as we likto call it), a vital iniave dedicated to fostering generosity within our parish. This fund plays a crucial role in helping those in need, enriching our programs, and en-suring that our mission of faith and service connues to ourish. We invite you to learn more about this beauful iniave and consider how you might take part in its mission. Together, we will connue to build a strong, caring community, rooted in kindness and service to one another.Spring has been lled with meaningful and memorable events at Saint E’s. On Aril 22, Father Joseph guided a special mini pilgrimage to the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, followed by a delighul lunch at Nanina’s in the Park. Then, on June 3, Father Robert, a proud graduate of the Culinary Instute of America, led a won-derful trip to the renowned CIA. These two fantasc opportunies to strengthen our community are just the start of many other similar future events.We appreciate your feedback on our evening talks. Maggie DiPasquale’on The Anxious Generaon on May 12 oered valuable insights, while Dr. Julie Burkey’s presentaon on The Later Years of Mary on May 20 provided a beauful reecon. Thank you for engaging with us in these enriching conversaons.My hearelt gratude goes to our devoted clergy, choir, cantors, Eucharisc ministers, lectors, altar servers, ushers, altar decorators, sacristans, and Religious Ed stf for their unwavering commitment to serving our faith communityappreciave of each one of you. Your steadfast support makes Saint E’s the won-derful spiritual home that it has been since 1902. A Note from Father StephenEaster is a season of joy, renewal, and new beginnings in our Church. It’s a me to celebrate faith, especially as children and teenagers receive First Communion and Conrmaon, taking important steps in their spiritual journey. This season reminds usof the beauty of growing in faith and the blessings of being part of a loving community.Sacraments

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Long-me parishioners, Geri and Kevin Gaynor, are the rst donors to Saint E’s Rose Fund. “We have made provision in our will with bequests to three organizaons dear to our hearts including Saint E’s. We truly believe in giving back to organizaons that have supported us and actually provide a pathway for us to lead our lives.” Certainly, you would agree that being a part of our warm and wonderful community of Saint E’s is a tremendous blessing. We have experienced so many of our family memories— sacramental celebraons, Easter and Christmas Masses, weddings and anniversaries, burials of our loved ones, Appreciaon Nights, and Talent Shows. Together, we have shared a lifeme of ministry, memories and prayer, so much so that our individual legacies and Saint E’s legacy are forever intertwined. As it is for our generaon, would it not be wonderful if Saint E’s connues to be an essenal part of our generaons to come? It is for this reason that our parish has launched The Saint E’s Rose Fund. With some careful planning, we can make certain that our many ministries, parish campus and all it houses, will connue to thrive for the next 100 years. There are many ways to support this Fund. For example, you can remember Saint E’s in your estate plan as a beneciary in your will. It is simple to do if you already have a will and only involves adding a codicil with the suggested language accompanying this arcle. This very meaningful charitable gi which Father Stephen describes as the “Last Act of Generosity” will have absolutely no impact on your nances today and it can provide tax advantages for your family upon the selement of your estate. You can also designate Saint E’s in a living trust, Donor Advised Fund (DAF), rerement accounts, a Qualied Charitable Distribuon from your IRA of up to $105,000 annually, or a life insurance policy.“By naming Saint E’s Rose Fund in your will or estate plans,” says Father Stephen, “you can help ensure our mission and vision for generaons to come. Moreover, your generosity will empower Saint E’s to connue spreading love, compassion and service in Christ’s name.” More informaon about the Saint E’s Rose Fund will be available in October during an Educaonal Session on planned giving and charitable estate planning. We look forward to seeing you there. Unl then, you can speak directly with Father Stephen or contact Dan McHugh, Saint E’s Business Manager, at Extension 202. You can also nd more informaon about the Rose Fund on Saint E’s Website.“The Last Act of Generosity”

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Details to share with your advisor:•Legal Name: Saint Elizabeth R C Church•Address: 700 Wycko Avenue, Wycko, NJ 07481•Federal Tax ID: 22-1593535•Sample bequest language for the Saint E's Rose Fund or other specicurpose: “I give, devise and bequeath to the Saint E's Rose Fund of Saint Elizabeth R C Church the sum of $_____[or___%] to be used for the support of _________. If it is ever impossible, impraccable, or inadvisable to use the gi in the manner set forth above, then my gi shall be used in an alternave manner that honors as closely as praccal my original intenons as specied above.Long-me parishioners, Geri and Kevin Gaynorthe rst donors to Saint E’s Rose Fund. “We have made provision in our will with bequests to three organizaons dear to our hearts including SainWe truly believe in giving back to organizaons that have supported us and actually provide a pathway for us to lead our lives.” Certainly, you would agree that being a part of our warm and wonderful cof Saint E’s is a tremendous blessing. We have experienced so many of our family memories— sacramental celebraons, Easter and Christmas Masses, wanniversaries, burials of our loved ones, Appreciaon Nights, and Talent Shows. Together, we have shared a lifeme of ministry, memories and prayer, so much so that our individual legacies and Saint E’s legacy are forever intertwined. As it is for our generaon, would it not be wonderful if Saint E’s connues to be an essenal part of our generaons to come? It is for this reason that our parish has launched The Saint E’s Rose Fund. With some careful planning, we can make certthat our many ministries, parish campus and all it houses, will connue to thrive fthe next 100 years. There are many ways to support this Fund. For example, you can remember Sainin your estate plan as a beneciary in your will. It is simple to do if you already hava will and only involves adding a codicil with the suggested language accompanthis arcle. This very meaningful charitable gi which Father Stephen describes as the “Last Act of Generosity” will have absolutely no impact on your nances today and it can provide tax advantages for your family upon the selement of your estate. You can also designate Saint E’s in a living trust, Donor Advised Fund (DAF), rerement accounts, a Qualied Charitable Distribuon from your IRA of up to $105,000 annually, or a life insurance policy.“By naming Saint E’s Rose Fund in your will or estate plans,” says Father Stephen, “you can help ensure our mission and vision for generaons to come. Moreover, your generosity will empower Saint E’s to connue spreading love, compassion and service in Christ’s name.” More informaon about the Saint E’s Rose Fund will be available in October during an Educaonal Session on planned giving and charitable estate planning. We look forward to seeing you there. Unl then, you can speak directly with Father Stor contact Dan McHugh, Saint E’s Business Manager, at Extension 202. You can also nd more informaon about the Rose Fund on Saint E’s Website.Saint Elizabeth’s Rose FundBouquet of Benets•Your gi will show the impact Saint E's has had on your life and your family's life.•Your gi will inspire and inuence others to give to the parish.•Your gi will meet a parish need that is important to you.•Your gi will enforce scripture which teaches people the importance of giving,stewardship, and generosity.•Your gi will ensure the sustainability of the parish and its ministries for the next100 years.Planned GisMany parishioners like you have included the Saint E’s Rose Fund in their estate plans. Is that something you have considered? Estate gis can provide meaningful support to our ministries and may cost you nothing during your lifeme.Ways to GiveHere are a few examples of ways you can leave a lasng legacy: •Gis from your Will or Trust•Beneciary Designaons•Bank Accounts•Brokerage Accounts•Rerement Accounts•Insurance Policies•Donor-Advised Fund Succession Plans•Charitable Remainder Trusts

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