Any and all donations support the future of our parish, as the monies are invested in perpetuity and the parish benefits off an annual distribution forever (or, really, until the second coming of Jesus). Donating to our parish endowment is a great way to ensure that our parish can continue the good working of preaching the Gospel, as the interest from the endowment funds is a stable and substantial source of income. Truly, one of the best ways to support Corpus Christi Parish is to donate to our parish endowment through the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana.
Additionally, Father will offer the 10 hours of suffering he will endure during the 50 mile race for all the parishioners of our parish, as well as our families and friends. We can offer any good work and all our suffering to Christ, even if that suffering comes from running (there will be plenty!).
You can donate to this fundraiser either directly through the Foundation online direct donation website (and note that you either choose "ongoing gift" or "one time donation"). The official name of our endowment is "Corpus Christi Greatest Needs Endowment". Follow this link: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/ccpgf/
On the other hand, you can also donate by writing a check to the parish with a note in the memo like, "Ultra Marathon Endowment Fundraising".
Father Ryan was inspired to make this fundraising opportunity available after Father Samuel in Lewistown started a similar fundraiser for his parish of St Leo's. You can see more info about his fundraiser at https://www.stleoscatholicchurch.org/run-father-run
(Note: Planned donations over $1,000 to the endowment can have big additional tax benefits. Please contact the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Montana at 406-315-1765, info@catholicfoundationmt.org, or https://www.catholicfoundationmt.org for more information.)
