FAITH INTO ACTION NOVEMBER, 2021 NOTRE DAME SISTERS 3501 State Street, Omaha, NE 68112 (402) 455.2994 | NotreDameSisters.org
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Your IRA can benefit the Sisters in this special limited-time circumstance When you use the IRA charitable rollover to support the Notre Dame Sisters, you have peace of mind knowing that your dollars are going to women supporting your community in many different ways. Last year, Congress made a significant change -- no one had to make a minimum distribution from their IRAs. You can make this required minimum distribution (RMD) work for you. Last year as part of special legislation, Congress said there would be no RMDs in 2020. This year, the RMD came back for everyone 72 and older. We understand. Usually, you would not like taking money from your IRA. You have saved for years and would prefer to see it grow. Worse yet, when you take the RMD, you almost always pay income tax on that distribution -- except for this instance! The IRA Charitable Rollover is an annual break from your IRA. While you still must distribute money from your IRA (if you are 72 or older) you can do it in a tax-advantaged way. If you are aged 70½ or older, you can contact your IRA administrator and ask them to make the distribution directly to the mission of the Notre Dame Sisters. Here is what you must know about this distribution: You do not pay income tax on the distribution (but also receive no income tax deduction for the donation) You receive a gift acknowledgement for the full amount of the distribution You satisfy your RMD up to $100,000 If your spouse and you have your own IRA, both of you can use the IRA Charitable Rollover The IRA charitable rollover was created in 2006 and made permanent by Congress in 2015. This giving plan is available for IRA owners who are over age 70½. It is a direct transfer from an IRA to a public charity. Call Sandra Koch, Vice President of Advancement for the Notre Dame Sisters, for more information at 402-669-1516 or email skoch@notredamesisters.org We are blessed that Omaha Magazine interviewed Sisters, alumnae, and Associates recently and wrote an incredible history article. Perched on fertile, sacred ground in Florence, all-girls Notre Dame Academy served thousands of day and boarder students from 1926-1974. The former school building, also home to the Notre Dame Sisters’ motherhouse, is a National Register of Historic Places landmark at 35th and State streets. You can read the entire article at notredamesisters.org/news.
PRAY WITH US! For the saints who have changed lives, changed history, and changed the world not just during All Saints Day, but throughout the month For those still trapped in Afghanistan who live in fear, waiting to come to the USA. For the Americans kidnapped in Haiti for their safety and safe return to their families. For those suffering from COVID-19 and for an end to this global pandemic. For loved ones who are no longer with us, may they be at peace in heaven with God, not only on All Souls Day but every day
Join our Prayer Association The purpose of the Notre Dame Memorial and Prayer Associations is to provide an opportunity for you to honor, in a significant way, a loved one who has died, a friend on a happy occasion, or someone in need of special prayers. Learn more at NotreDameSisters.org
Who works at Notre Dame Housing and for the Sisters? There are a number of people who work in the former Notre Dame Academy building to support the mission of Notre Dame Housing and the Notre Dame Sisters.
Heather Havens It is my responsibility to take care of residents' needs and concerns, as well as maintain the building itself and safety for all.
Cheryl Poulin I manage the ENOA meal program and senior center offering activities that enhance physical, social, intellectual and spiritual well-being.
Cynthia Hiers
Rene Ramirez
I help with all the tenant paperwork for move-ins, changes you may have such as adding a person to your lease, or needing a companion animal, and move-outs, etc.
I have been happily serving residents at NDH for 30 years. As Maintenance Director I manage the building and the grounds upkeep so residents feel safe and happy here.
Andrea Moore
Jane Harpster
Dwight Anderson
Sharon Vacanti
As the House Keeping & Maintenance Service Tech I keep a clean environment for residents. Also I manage the set-up for the food pantries held at NDH.
I have been working with Rene as the maintenance technician for 11 years. We are a great team and work every day to serve the residents individually.
I handle all of the finances for the Sisters as a whole nonprofit to ensure a bright financial future for them and their ministries.
Sandra Koch
Sr. Josita Hanus, ND
Molly Mullen
Anne Medlock
I run the website and Facebooks, write fundraising letters and grants, and take lots of photos for the Notre Dame Sisters and their ministries including NDH!
I work directly with donors, process donations, and organize fundraisers for Sisters and NDH. I keep the donors happy and engaged in our mission.
I create, advance, and raise funds for the Sisters and NDH. I ensure there is community support for all of the amazing programs, services, and facilities at NDH.
I work on the memorial prayer association for the Sisters and write cards for people on our prayer list.
I am a jack of all trades for the Sisters. I process finances for NDH, the Sisters, and more. I work closely with Sisters to correctly process their personal business.
RECEPTIONISTS:
North Door: Lynn Koch West Door: Angel Thomas and Sr. Janice Ludvik, ND