A Gift for Generations to Come
Leave a Legacy of Faith
For 65 years, generations of parishioners have helped build and sustain Mater Dolorosa through their faith, generosity, and commitment to our parish community.
A legacy gift is a meaningful way to continue that tradition - helping Mater Dolorosa remain a place of worship, faith formation, service, and community for generations to come.
Ways to Give
Your Generosity Makes a Difference
Choose the Way of Giving That’s Right for You
There are many ways to support Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church. Whether you make a gift today, give through your financial or estate plans, or share your time and talents, your generosity helps sustain our parish and its mission for generations to come.
Give Today
Give a Direct Gift
Your financial support helps Mater Dolorosa continue its ministries, worship, faith formation, outreach, and care for our parish community.
Ways to make a direct gift include:
- Cash
- Check
- Online Giving
- Employer Matching Gifts — If your employer offers a matching gift program, your contribution to Mater Dolorosa may be eligible for a match.
Give Through Your Financial Plans
Make an Impact in a Way That Works for You
There are additional ways to support Mater Dolorosa using financial assets or charitable giving strategies.
Options include:
- Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) through an IRA
- Securities or stocks
- Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)
- Charitable Remainder Trusts
- Charitable Gift Annuities (CGAs)
- Life insurance
Leave a Legacy
Make Mater Dolorosa Part of Your Legacy
A planned gift can extend your support of Mater Dolorosa beyond your lifetime and help provide for the future of the parish.
Ways to include Mater Dolorosa in your plans include:
- Name Mater Dolorosa as a beneficiary of your will or trust
- Include a special bequest in your will or trust
- Establish a Donor-Advised Fund and name the fund as a contingent beneficiary of your trust
Your legacy gift, regardless of size, can help continue the faith, ministry, and community that generations of parishioners have helped build.
Give Your Time & Talents
There’s More Than One Way to Give
Supporting Mater Dolorosa isn't only about financial contributions. Our parish depends on people who generously share their time, talents, skills, and faith with our community.
Whether you have a few hours to help at a parish event or want to become involved in an ongoing ministry, your participation makes Mater Dolorosa stronger.
Have Questions About Giving?
We’re Here to Help
Choosing how to support Mater Dolorosa is a personal decision. If you have questions about any of these giving opportunities, please contact the parish. Father Vito Perrone, COSJ can help connect you with a member of the Mater Dolorosa Parish Finance Committee.
Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church
307 Willow Ave.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: (650) 583-4131
Your Faith Can Leave a Lasting Legacy
The story of Mater Dolorosa has been written by generations of people who believed in the importance of their parish and wanted to see its mission continue. Their generosity helped make today's parish possible. Through legacy giving, we have an opportunity to do the same for those who come next.
As we celebrate our 65th anniversary, we honor those who built the foundation we enjoy today—and look ahead to those who will call Mater Dolorosa home in the decades to come.
By including Mater Dolorosa in your long-term giving plans, you can make a lasting expression of your faith and help provide for the future of our parish.
Your generous gift is an opportunity help build what we want Mater Dolorosa to be for the generations that follow us.
What Is a Legacy Gift?
A legacy gift is a contribution that is planned today to support Mater Dolorosa in the future.
Legacy giving isn't only about the size of a gift. Every gift represents a commitment to carrying our Catholic faith and the mission of Mater Dolorosa forward.
Help Sustain the Mission of Mater Dolorosa
Your generosity can help Mater Dolorosa continue serving as a spiritual home for future generations.
Liturgy & Sacraments
Help maintain a vibrant parish where generations can gather for Mass, prayer, the Eucharist, and the sacraments.
Catechesis & Evangelization
Help provide opportunities for children, families, young adults, and adults to learn, grow, and deepen their Catholic faith.
Ministry & Service
Help our parish continue serving others through ministries, outreach, fellowship, and care for our community.
Our Parish Home
Help preserve and care for the church and parish facilities entrusted to our community.
A Simple First Step Toward a Lasting Gift
You don't need to have everything figured out before contacting us. If you're considering including Mater Dolorosa in your future plans, we welcome the opportunity to begin a conversation.
1 — Consider Your Legacy
Think about the role Mater Dolorosa and your Catholic faith have played in your life and the impact you would like to make for future generations.
2 — Speak With Your Advisors
Your attorney, financial advisor, or other professional advisor can help you determine the giving approach that is appropriate for your individual circumstances.
3 — Contact Mater Dolorosa
Let us know that you're considering a legacy gift. We would be honored to speak with you, answer parish-specific questions, and help you take the next step.
Have Questions?
Do I need to be wealthy to leave a legacy gift?
No. Legacy giving is about making a meaningful gift based on your individual circumstances. Gifts of many different sizes can make a difference in the future of Mater Dolorosa.
Can I include Mater Dolorosa in my will?
If you're considering including Mater Dolorosa in your will or estate plan, we encourage you to contact the parish for the appropriate parish information and discuss your plans with a qualified professional advisor.
Do I need to tell Mater Dolorosa about my plans?
We welcome the opportunity to hear from parishioners who are considering a legacy gift. Contacting the parish can also help ensure you have the correct information for your plans.
Can I make a gift to Mater Dolorosa now instead?
Absolutely. If you would like to support the parish today, you can make a contribution through Mater Dolorosa's existing giving options.
Start a Conversation About Your Legacy
Considering a legacy gift is a personal decision, and you don't need to make it alone.
If you would like to learn more about supporting Mater Dolorosa through a future gift, contact the parish. We would be grateful for the opportunity to speak with you.
Mater Dolorosa Catholic Parish
1040 Miller Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080