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MLTF dollars still needed to
help Catholic school familiesBy RENEE WEBB
Content and Design Coordinator
As the end of the calendar year approaches, opportunities for year-end giving can come to mind for tax savvy supporters.
Contributions to the Msgr. Lafferty Tuition Foundation must be made - and postmarked - by Dec. 31.John Schmitz and Lexa Hawkins in the Office of Stewardship and Development hope that a donation to the Msgr. Lafferty Tuition Foundation (MLTF) may be up for consideration. Those contributing to the MLTF program receive a 75% Iowa tax credit on the total of their donation and other federal tax benefits could apply.
According to Schmitz as of Nov. 15, they have raised approximately 30% of the $3.7 million goal. The Office of Stewardship and Development is working in conjunction with diocesan Catholic schools to raise the funds by Dec. 31. Dollars raised in this year’s campaign will go directly toward tuition grants for the 2025-26 school year.
He acknowledged that with the availability of education savings accounts (ESAs) that were implemented in the 2023-24 school year, there has been confusion regarding the need for MLTF funds. -
Fourth degree Knights focus
on love of God and countryBy RENEE WEBB
Content and Design Coordinator
Most Catholics have seen Knights of Columbus honor guards at special occasions but few may know the history and meaning behind the tradition of the fourth degree Knights.
The fourth degree Knights provide an honor guard for the clergy jubilee Mass held in Storm Lake.The Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882, built upon the three principles and degrees of charity, unity and fraternity. In 1900, the fourth degree was added to the organization with a focus on love of God and country.
Kevin McKinney of Storm Lake explained some of the background of the fourth degree. He is not only a member and the faithful comptroller of the Rosati Assembly, Fourth Degree of Storm Lake – which also encompasses members of KC councils from Cherokee, Fonda and Sac City - but is the district master in charge of the fourth degree Knights for the state of Iowa.
Patriotism
“Each degree you go through with Knights of Columbus has a different meaning to it – a lesson that is taught when we do our initiations,” he explained. “The fourth degree is the patriotic part of the Knights of Columbus.”
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More Diocesan News
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December 5
The Carroll St. John Paul II Parish leadership “sees a spark of a revival” in the parish and the larger church. They hope to see it spread. The parish is hosting a two-day School of Healing through Encounter Ministries Feb. 28 and March 1 at Holy Spirit Church in Carroll. Program marketing promises “teaching, activating (and) deploying Catholics to participate in the healing ministry of Jesus.”Read More -
December 5
In this edition of Canon Corner, our judicial vicar, Father David Esquiliano explains why we are celebrating the Immaculate Conception on Monday, Dec. 9.Read More -
December 5
Partners for Patriots dogs-in-training have been on the Briar Cliff University campus to help students and staff de-stress. In turn, the students are assisting the non-profit organization, based in Anthon.Read More -
December 5
The Cash Raffle winners were announced on Facebook Live on Nov. 27.Read More
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