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News A Message from the Pastor: Capital Campaign Planning Study Dear Parishioners, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church is looking to the future. As you may know, on Pentecost of 2022, when we launched our new Mission Statement, Matthew 28:16-20, we announced five top priorities that comprise our Strategic Plan. One of those priorities is a Campus Improvement Plan. Since that time, our parish leaders have been studying St. Francis’s long-range needs. The process involves developing a long-term master plan in partnership with HH Architects to determine the needs of our parish, ministries, most important initiatives and programs. Also in that time, we have had planning meetings with our Finance and Pastoral Councils, Ministry Committee, and meaningful conversations with our ministry leaders and staff. Through that process, we have identified several priorities that will keep our parish strong for decades to come. The proposed projects are the construction of a new evangelization center to house a conference center with meeting rooms, an auditorium and fellowship hall space; a youth center with classrooms and education facilities; a family life center with gymnasium; an adoration chapel to allow for perpetual adoration worship; and several other goals aimed at reducing parish debt and supporting the proposed regional diocesan school. Before we move forward, though, we want to hear from you. St. Francis is conducting a planning study, which starts November 20th and includes a survey of the entire parish community. The survey will let us know which projects you – our faith family – consider the most important and will gauge support for a potential major fundraising effort to pay for them. We are partnering with the Steier Group, a leading Catholic development firm, to conduct the study. We will share more details about the study, the projects and a potential capital campaign in the coming weeks. God Bless, Fr. Rudy Garcia Pastor Queridos feligreses, La Iglesia Católica de San Francisco de Asís mira hacia el futuro. Como ustedes saben, en Pentecostés de 2022, cuando lanzamos nuestra nueva Declaración de Misión, Mateo 28:16-20, anunciamos cinco prioridades principales que comprenden nuestro Plan Estratégico. Una de esas prioridades es un Plan de Mejora del Campus. Desde entonces, nuestros líderes parroquiales han estado estudiando las necesidades a largo plazo de San Francisco. El proceso implica el desarrollo de un plan maestro a largo plazo en colaboración con HH Arquitects para determinar las necesidades de nuestra parroquia, los ministerios, y las iniciativas y programas más importantes. También en ese tiempo, hemos tenido reuniones de planificación con nuestros Consejos de Finanzas y Pastoral, Comité de Ministerio, y conversaciones significativas con nuestros líderes de los ministerios y el personal. A través de ese proceso, hemos identificado varias prioridades que mantendrán fuerte a nuestra parroquia durante las próximas décadas. Los proyectos propuestos son la construcción de un nuevo centro de evangelización para albergar un centro de conferencias con salas de reuniones, un auditorio y un salón de compañerismo; un centro juvenil con aulas e instalaciones educativas; un centro de vida familiar con gimnasio; una capilla de adoración para permitir adoración perpetua; y varios otros objetivos destinados a reducir la deuda de la parroquia y apoyar la escuela diocesana regional propuesta. Sin embargo antes de seguir adelante, queremos saber de usted. San Francisco está llevando a cabo un estudio de planificación, que comienza el 20 de noviembre e incluye una encuesta a toda la comunidad parroquial. La encuesta nos permitirá saber cuáles son los proyectos que ustedes -nuestra familia de fe- consideran más importantes y medirá el apoyo para un potencial esfuerzo de recaudación de fondos para pagarlos. Estamos colaborando con el Grupo Steier, una empresa católica líder en desarrollo, para llevar a cabo el estudio. En las próximas semanas daremos más detalles sobre el estudio, los proyectos y la posible campaña de recaudación de fondos. Dios los bendiga, Padre Rudy García Párroco

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Origen Sea sellado con el don del Espíritu Santo. Preparación para jóvenes grados 8-12 La preparación de la confirmación para las edades de 8 a 12 se lleva a cabo dentro del programa Origin: Youth. Aprende más Preparación para la confirmación para adultos La Confirmación de Adultos es para católicos mayores de 18 años que han sido bautizados y celebraron su Primera Comunión pero que no han recibido el Sacramento de la Confirmación. Es un proceso que asume que un adulto es un miembro registrado y activo de la parroquia de San Francisco de Asís que conoce y practica su fe pero no recibió su Confirmación por cualquier motivo a la edad habitual. Comuníquese con el Diácono Gregg Kahrs , Director de Sacramental y RCIA para obtener más información. Aprende más

Bautismo Horario de guardería Nuestro trabajo domingo El cuidado de niños está disponible por orden de llegada durante los siguientes horarios de misa: 9:00, 9:30, 11:00, 13:15, 16:30 y 18:30. Lunes Viernes De 17:00 a 22:00 , es necesario reservar. Fuera de este horario, la guardería se puede reservar por una tarifa ($26/hora). Comuníquese con Ginny Milich al 972-712-2645 ext. 228 o gmilich@stfoafrisco.org para reservar un lugar entre semana o un servicio de pago. **Debido a las normas del código de incendios, la guardería está limitada a 24 niños debido a las normas del código de incendios.

About Gubbio's Menu Hours Volunteer Meet us at Gubbio's! Gubbio's is St. Francis' very own coffee shop where you will find not just coffee, but an intentional gathering place where you can grow in fellowship with your faith community (not to mention enjoy delicious coffee, tea, and more!) Find us behind the chapel in the Great Hall foyer! Holiday Hours Wednesday, December 24th: 2:00pm-6:30pm Thursday, Christmas Day: Closed Friday, December 26th: Closed Saturday, December 27th: 8:00am - 2:00pm Sunday, December 28th: 8:00am - 8:00pm December, 29th-January 2nd: closed Regular Hours Monday 8:00am - 8:00pm Tuesday 8:00am - 8:00pm Wednesday 8:00am - 8:00pm Thursday 8:00am - 8:00pm Friday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm Hours Menu View Menu Menu About Gubbio's Our Pastor, Fr. Rudy, tells the story behind Gubbio's! About Volunteer We are always looking for servant leaders to join our volunteer team, the Brew Crew! If you are interested in volunteering with Gubbio's please follow the link below. Apply Volunteer Follow us on Instagram @gubbioscoffee Load more

Frequently Asked Questions Why are we embarking on this campaign now? Since January 2023, St. Francis has added more than 1,500 families and more than 4,000 parishioners to our rolls. Weekly Mass attendance has increased by 750 and continues to rise each month. We are at maximum capacity in our youth and children’s programs. Our rectory is not big enough to house all four of our priests. With all this growth, we have an exceptional need for more space for worship, formation, discipleship and outreach. These new facilities will enable us to accommodate the growth that we’ve had, and will continue to have, as our community grows. How did we determine the priority of the projects? In 2023, parish leadership, with input from our parish councils, ministry teams and staff and through listening to ideas and feedback from many parishioners, collaborated with HH Architects to create a long-range plan to address current and future needs. After the plan was completed, we conducted a parish-wide survey to gather feedback about the proposed long-range plans and to help determine what projects parishioners thought were most important. Using that feedback, parish leaders made adjustments and created phases for projects to best meet the needs of our growing parish family. Why are the construction costs for the project so high? Since 2020, construction costs have increased exponentially and continue to rise. For example, to construct our church and chapel today, which cost $30 million in 2010, would now cost an estimated $60 million. While costs are high, we know that waiting even longer will only incur higher construction costs. Is the Diocese of Dallas committed to St. Francis being the only parish for Frisco, Prosper and Celina? Why doesn’t the Diocese of Dallas just build another church in Frisco? Presently, St. Francis is not aware of any plans to establish an additional parish in Collin County or build another church. Even if the diocese began that process today, it would be at least eight to 10 years before a project of that magnitude could be completed. In addition, Frisco and the surrounding areas continue to grow with many new communities planned for construction in the next three to five years. We don’t see any end to the population growth, and growth of our parish community, with each passing month, limited space will continue to be a major concern. Who will be asked to contribute to the capital campaign? Everyone in the parish will be asked to contribute a sacrificial gift to the campaign according to their personal financial situation. We recognize that some in our community can give more than others, but we ask that everyone prayerfully discern what they are able to give to support the needs of our growing parish. MOTHER TERESA CATHOLIC SCHOOL Why is support for the new Mother Teresa Catholic School included in this list of projects? St. Francis has always been aware that it would be asked to support the effort to build Mother Teresa Catholic School in Frisco. Parish leaders initially thought that the timing for the school would occur after our capital campaign, but the Diocese of Dallas is moving forward with the school sooner than expected. Bishop Burns has asked that St. Francis lead the charge for our diocese and partner with the diocese and Mother Teresa Catholic School to ensure success for both projects, while providing a positive example for other parishes in the area that will be asked to do the same in the near future. How does the new Mother Teresa Catholic School impact our plans? St. Francis of Assisi is in full support of the proposed Mother Teresa Catholic School that the Diocese of Dallas plans to build in Frisco. Currently, a complete timeline for the construction of the school is not in place, but we do not expect the construction of the school to impact our immediate plans at St. Francis of Assisi. One of St. Francis’ Core Values is to support families in our parish and the growing surrounding community. A regional diocesan Catholic School, located in Frisco, minutes from St. Francis provides an excellent opportunity for our families to provide a Catholic education for their children. Why is St. Francis not building a school on campus like originally planned? At this time, the Diocese of Dallas has decided to focus its efforts on a new regional school in Collin County instead of local parish schools. In fact, in 2019, the diocese purchased 26 acres of land at Independence and Main for a new Pre-K-8 school. By doing this, multiple parishes are able to join together to support the school instead of placing all of the financial and administrative burden on a single parish community. What other details can you provide about the Mother Teresa Catholic School? Mother Teresa Catholic School will be located at the northwest corner of Independence and Main Streets in Frisco. It will consist of grades Pre-K-8 with a target enrollment of 780 students in three sections per grade at full capacity. Financial assistance will be available for families. FAMILY LIFE CENTER What is the purpose of the Family Life Center? In Matthew 28, the Lord commands us to worship, make disciples and to teach through the power that has been given to Him. With the construction of our Family Life Center, St. Francis of Assisi will be able to provide additional space for Mass services each Sunday and Holy Days such as Christmas, Easter and Ash Wednesday, create needed rooms for formation for our children, youth, and young adults, as well as provide opportunity for adult formation and discipleship, and construct a new parish hall that will allow our community to gather and build relationships and faith. If we already have a parish hall, why are we building a new one? In one word: space. Our current parish hall has served us well, but for many events, we simply do not have enough space for everyone who would like to be there. The new parish hall will seat 500 dinner-style and over 800 theater-style, a significant increase over our current hall. The existing parish hall will continue to be used for medium-sized events, but will no longer be used for Mass. The new parish hall and auditorium will allow us to increase enrollment for children’s faith formation, middle school and high school youth ministry and Vacation Bible School. Do we really need more meeting rooms? St. Francis coordinates over 60 ministries, groups, youth events, Baptism prep classes, OCIA (formally RCIA/RICA) sessions, funeral receptions, parish meetings and more, with only nine meeting rooms available. Many evenings and weekends, all meeting rooms are full with a waiting list for available space. Multiple groups and ministries meet off campus or are not able to meet at all, because there simply isn’t space for them. In addition, our formation and youth programs require additional space for education and meetings and often must face situations with families on waitlists. How will this project enhance the youth programs at St. Francis? Current plans call for the second floor of the Family Life Center to be dedicated primarily to youth programs, with seven meeting rooms and a youth lounge. In addition, youth programs will have access to the new parish hall and auditorium for teaching, gathering and other events to allow these programs to serve our growing youth programs. Will there be an opportunity for this new building to generate new revenue through banquets, outside rentals or other uses? The primary function of these buildings will be for use by the parish for ministry and activities; however, there could be certain opportunities for revenue generation through facility rentals and alternative uses. All these opportunities would be vetted by parish leaders to determine suitability and whether these activities align with the mission of St. Francis of Assisi. What if we can’t raise the money to fully fund the Family Life Center? If we are not able to raise the funds needed to complete the new Family Life Center, the project will be completed in phases. To reduce construction costs, the full shell of the building will be completed initially with spaces being finished as funds allow. What if we can’t raise the money to fully fund the Family Life Center? If we are not able to raise the funds needed to complete the new Family Life Center, the project will be completed in phases. To reduce construction costs, the full shell of the building will be completed initially with spaces being finished as funds allow. OTHER PROJECTS Where is the parish considering moving the rectory? The proposed construction of the Family Life Center will require us to remove the rectory, meeting the demand for parking (see below). The location of the new rectory will ultimately depend on how we develop our campus. The final land usage map will be determined by the leadership of the parish and the diocese. The primary objective and desire is to locate the rectory campus. However, in the relatively unlikely scenario that the rectory cannot be located on campus, we will develop or secure a property as close as possible to ensure ease of access for priests. Regardless of the location of the rectory, everyone is in agreement that our dedicated priests deserve a comfortable home. What is being done to address parking in this plan? While we will lose some existing parking spaces due to the construction of new facilities, by removing the existing rectory we will have an overall gain of parking spaces near the church, as well as some additional parking on the west end of the property. Overall, we will have a net gain of 26 parking spots. Why is a columbarium not a part of the long-term plan? In 2022, the Diocese of Dallas re-affirmed Cardinal Ferrell’s original order to cease building columbarium on parish grounds. Because of this, St. Francis is not able to add this feature to our property. However, the parish has entered a partnership with Turrentine Jackson Morrow Funeral Home to construct a St. Francis Memorial Garden at the Ridgeview West Memorial Park Cemetery directly north of the St. Francis campus. More details on these plans will be issued soon. When will we start to see changes on our campus? Pending the result of our capital campaign, initial gifts and approval from the Diocese of Dallas, our hope is to begin construction as soon as late 2025. Some changes, such as construction of the new rectory, could begin sooner if funding allows. Some of the timing is dependent on approvals from the diocese and especially the City of Frisco (i.e. permits). FINANCES How will these facilities be maintained? Is there a budget to support them? Maintenance of the new facilities will be covered by the existing parish budget and maintenance and facilities staff and porters. We are planning for additional utilities, cleaning and maintenance for all new spaces. How does St. Francis plan to address the debt from this project and previous debt remaining from the church? What about the current debt of the parish? Will more debt be incurred for these new projects? The answer to this question will depend on the success of the capital campaign. Currently, St. Francis carries a loan of $2 million from the construction of the church and chapel with a fixed interest rate of 3%, a very modest interest rate. The parish finance council, in accordance with diocesan financial regulations, would review any proposed additional debt to ensure that it is serviceable and carries a low risk. Our hope is to raise enough funds to be able to construct these new facilities with limited or no new debt being incurred, but that will depend on the generosity and support of our parish community. How can we know how the church will use the gifts made to the capital campaign? In preparation for this campaign, our parish finance team established a separate banking account along with procedures specific to this capital campaign to ensure that funds received are stewarded well and invested in the proscribed priorities. Parish staff and the finance council will govern these funds to ensure your generosity is treated with the highest level of integrity. All funds given to this campaign are restricted to the goals outlined in the campaign documents, and oversight comes from parishioners and staff together. Does the Diocese of Dallas support us financially for any of our projects? While the Diocese of Dallas is in full support of our proposed projects at St. Francis and will assist the parish in procuring low-interest financing and loans for construction, the diocese does not directly support the projects financially. Each parish must be self-sufficient in regards to construction and operational costs. Can I transfer money from my regular giving to the capital campaign to make a pledge? All gifts for the campaign should be considered above and beyond regular tithing. Existing giving is budgeted to address the regular operational needs of the parish. Reducing regular giving to make a gift to the capital campaign could result in the parish falling short of budgeted dollars to support day-to-day operations. BACK TO TOP BACK TO CAMPAIGN PAGE

Origin First Communion Grades 6-7 *If your teen has not received the Sacrament of Baptism, please contact our OCIA program. They will need to receive their preparation through them. To prepare your teen for First Communion: 1 Register your teen for Youth Night Middle School (grades 6-8) | Sundays from 5:45- 7pm We ask that all teens join their peers in the parish at our Middle School Youth Nights. Youth Nights are a place to grow in community and faith with their peers. 2 Attend a mandatory Parent Session All parents desiring for their children to receive the sacrament must choose one of the following sessions offered: Wednesday, May 28 | 6:30-7:30pm Wednesday, August 13 | 6:30-7:30pm Sunday, August 24 | 3-4pm Once a Parent Session is attended, parents will receive their teen's first milestone to take home and complete as a family. Milestones will be self-paced. Teens will receive the next Milestone at Youth Night after the previous Milestone is submitted and approved. *All sessions will be hosted in the Great Hall 3 Attend Middle School Youth Nights Teens will receive the rest of their milestones at Youth Night. They are expected to attend Sunday Youth Nights while continuing their milestones at home with their families. Teens MUST continue to participate in Youth Nights as they complete their milestones AND after they finish their milestones and await their First Communion Mass. a Participate in a Reconciliation Workshop Teens will be asked to attend a Reconciliation Workshop an hour before their Mass Rehearsal. This is a MANDATORY session for all teens seeking to receive. b Receiving the First Reconciliation and First Communion When a teen has completed their Milestone journey and attended the Reconciliation Workshop, they will be eligible to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Communion at the next available Mass (Spring and Fall dates offered). Register Additional Resources Dress Code Guide to Confession

Origen Dios habita entre nosotros, en el Santísimo Sacramento del altar. - San Maximiliano Kolbe First Communion Ofrecemos preparación para la Eucaristía tanto para niños como para adultos. Formación de toda la familia para niños de jardín de infantes a sexto grado. Aprende más Preparación para jóvenes grados 8-12 La preparación eucarística para los jóvenes se lleva a cabo dentro del Programa Origen Juvenil. Aprende más Preparación para adultos La Preparación Eucarística para adultos se lleva a cabo dentro del Programa RICA (Rito de Iniciación Cristiana). Aprende más

Campamento de verano Georgia $920 ¿Quién? *Price increase to $220 after November 14th. Estudiantes entrantes de 6° grado a estudiantes salientes de 12° grado ¿Qué? Camp Hidden Lake y Camp Covecrest son más que un centro de retiro y un campamento de verano. Covecrest es una comunidad de católicos comprometidos con la transformación de los adolescentes, la transformación de las parroquias y la transformación de la cultura. ¡Mientras estamos en el campamento, los misioneros de Hidden Lake y Covecrest están allí para facilitar nuestra experiencia de campamento y caminar junto a nuestra parroquia! Durante el campamento, los adolescentes tendrán la oportunidad de participar en actividades típicas del campamento, como tirolesa, cuerdas altas, artes + manualidades, blob, pozo de barro, ¡y mucho más! Junto con las actividades del campamento, los misioneros del campamento estarán allí para guiarnos en momentos de oración y participación en los sacramentos, como la misa y la confesión. ¡Eche un vistazo al video0 vinculado a continuación para ver cómo se ve esto! Transporte: Nuestro grupo volará desde el aeropuerto de Dallas Lovefield al aeropuerto internacional de Atlanta. ¡Desde allí, nuestro grupo será transportado en un autobús chárter a nuestros campamentos durante la semana! La escuela secundaria se dejará en Camp Hidden Lake. La escuela secundaria luego será llevada a Camp Covecrest. Al final del campamento, nuestro autobús regresará para llevarnos de regreso a ATL para volar de regreso a casa. *Los campamentos están ubicados a una hora y media uno del otro. ¿Cuándo? Comienza temprano el domingo 29 de mayo Finaliza al final de la jornada del sábado 4 de junio ¿Donde? Camp Hidden Lake - Dahlonega, GA (Escuela secundaria) Camp Covecrest - Tiger, GA (Escuela secundaria) Cost? $195 - $75 non-refundable deposit due at registration, remaining balance of $120 balance due by 11/14 All payments are due on November 14th. Any cancelations made after November 14th will be non-refundable. Costo de acompañante? $500 Próximamente registro de acompañantes... Costo de acompañante? Register Packing List Costo de acompañante? Register

This celebration is a time of remembrance and renewal. He represents a life that "blossoms from the gift and offering of oneself." This week, Pope Leo proclaimed a special Jubilee Year to mark the 800th anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi’s death, running from January 10, 2026, through January 10, 2027. Since our parish is dedicated to St. Francis, we are excited to begin planning meaningful ways to celebrate and commemorate this extraordinary year. We look forward to sharing more details through the bulletin, social media. Franciscan Jubilee Year 800th Anniversary of St. Francis of Assisi's Death Message from Pope Leo XIV In this Year of Grace, I wish to offer you a prayer that Saint Francis of Assisi may continue to instil in all of us perfect joy and harmony: Saint Francis, our brother, you who eight hundred years ago went to meet Sister Death as a man at peace, intercede for us before the Lord. You recognized true peace in the Crucifix of San Damiano, teach us to seek in Him the source of all reconciliation that breaks down every wall. You who, unarmed, crossed the lines of war and misunderstanding, give us the courage to build bridges where the world raises up boundaries. In this time afflicted by conflict and division, intercede for us so that we may become peacemakers: unarmed and disarming witnesses of the peace that comes from Christ. Amen. With these sentiments, I express my fervent wishes for good, especially for all of you who follow the charism of the Poverello of Assisi and for those who will commemorate the anniversary of his dies natalis in various ways, while I cordially impart my desired Apostolic Blessing. From the Vatican, 7 January 2026 LEO PP. XIV Press Releases Pope Leo XIV proclaims Franciscan Jubilee Year Jan 12, 2026 / 17:21 pm By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a “Special Year of St. Francis” to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the saint’s death. Click here to read more. Read More Pope Leo announces the Franciscan Jubilee Year for 2026 Centro di alta formazione LAUDATO' SI Click here for more information. Read More LETTER OF THE HOLY FATHER LEO XIV [Assisi, 10 January 2026] TO THE MINISTERS GENERAL OF THE CONFERENCE OF THE FRANCISCAN FAMILY...Click here to read more. Read More

Other Ways to Give Financial Reports Dar Whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me. – Matthew 25:40 Dar en línea Capital Campaign Special Collections Holy Days, Holidays and Community Projects Consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each must do as already determined, without sadness or compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 ONLINE Maneras fáciles de donar ONLINE Give Online Online giving is an easy and secure way to invest in our Matthew 28 mission. You can give online using your bank account, credit card, or debit card. Click here to donate. To continue participating in the offertory basket during Mass, you can print 'I Support Electronically' cards . TEXT Text 'give' to (877) 743-1881. AT MASS Sign Up for Envelopes Receive donation envelopes at your home bi-monthly that you can use to make cash and check donations. MATCHING GIFTS Matching Gifts is a type of philanthropy in which companies financially match donations that their employees make to nonprofit organizations, like St. Francis of Assisi. Companies of all shapes and sizes offer matching gift programs to their employees because it is an easy way for an employer to demonstrate they value the causes and organizations that their employees are most passionate about. Ask your employer if they offer a program! SHOP & GIVE BACK By participating in programs offered by Kroger and Tom Thumb you can support St. Francis at no additional cost to yourself! E-BANKING If you wish to donate through your personal bank's Bill Pay system, simply use the following address: 8000 Eldorado Pkwy, Frisco, TX 75033 Learn More WIRE To send a cash donation to St. Francis, instruct your broker to wire your donation to the account below: Inwood National Bank ABA: 111001040 Account #: 3228289 Account Name: St. Francis of Assisi, Operating Fund Reference: [Donor's Name Here] To ensure efficient transmittal and proper acknowledgement of your gift, please notify the Financial Director by email and include any special designations. BONDS & MUTUAL FUNDS Donating bonds or mutual fund shares may provide donors attractive tax incentives. Please contact the Senior Director of Operations for more information on how to transfer securities. STOCK Learn More For most people there are tax advantages available for donating stock directly to St. Francis. Moving the stock directly to St. Francis allows you to take a full tax deduction on the value of the stock at the time of the donation regardless of acquisition cost. This means you can also avoid the costs of selling stock and taxes you might pay on the capital gains. Please consult your tax adviser to ensure this works for your personal tax situation. PLANNED GIVING Planned giving is the process of carefully selecting the best method and asset for making a charitable gift. Such a gift can enable you to take full advantage of the tax laws to accomplish your financial and charitable goals. Planned gifts can be made through, among others: Bequests by will or living trust Charitable Lead or Remainder Trusts Charitable Gift Annuities Beneficiary benefits from IRA’s, pensions, or financial accounts. Our Senior Director of Operations or your tax adviser can provide more information about these options or answer any questions you may have about making a gift or pledge to St. Francis. BONDS & MUTUAL FUNDS IRAs/QCDs For eligible tax years, individuals age 70½ or over can exclude up to $108,000 for 2025 from gross income for donations paid directly to a qualified charity from their IRA. When donation checks are sent by financial institutions rather than directly from the donor—such as with QCDs—we often do not receive enough information to identify the donor or the intended fund (e.g., operating fund, building maintenance fund, Capital Campaign fund, etc..). To ensure your gift is properly recorded and applied according to your wishes, please email Khastings@stfoafrisco.org (or call 214-619-1058) and provide us with your name, the name of your financial institution, the approximate amount of your donation, and the fund to which you wish to contribute. Please direct your financial institution to mail the check to: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church 8000 Eldorado Parkway Frisco, Texas 75033 Thank you for your generosity and for helping us keep our records accurate. 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