Share Our Gifts with Tax Credit Scholarships

“Our relationship with St. Thomas offers Saints JFX parishioner's incredible opportunities to live their discipleship…We are one body of Christ and one church, no matter what the ZIP Code.” - Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier Sharing Parish Commitment 

Illinois’ bipartisan Invest in Kids Act Tax Credit Scholarship Program provides need-based scholarships for students to attend K-12 private schools, like our sharing parish partner St. Thomas of Canterbury. Donors who give through our scholarship granting partner Empower Illinois in support of these scholarships receive a 75% state income tax credit on their gift and can direct their donation to St. Thomas of Canterbury.

And there has never been a better time to take advantage of the Tax Credit Scholarship Program.

​ A generous group of parishioners have pledged gifts for a Cornerstone Match to help clear the waitlist of students eligible for tax credit scholarships at St. Thomas of Canterbury School. Gifts made to St. Thomas of Canterbury through the Share Our Gifts campaign will be matched $1 for $1 to clear the waitlist of students, which means that for every dollar you donate an additional dollar will be donated to St. Thomas of Canterbury, our Sharing Parish School. But we must act fast! The matching gift program will only last through June, or until matching funds are depleted.

With this match, if you make a $3,000 tax credit scholarship gift:
• You earn a $2,250 state tax credit
• You are only out of pocket $750
• Your donation will be matched ($1 to $1) to become $6,000
• You fund a FULL scholarship for a child in need

Please consider giving a child the gift of a quality education this year. Scan the QR code to sign up for more information or visit empowerillinois.org

Tax Credit Scholarship Donation Overview

Today, with healthcare and retirement costs rising, there is an urgent need for your support. Your generosity to the Priests’ Health and Retirement/PRMAA ensures our priests can continue their meaningful work in our parishes by providing funds for

• Health insurance
• Medication
• Wellness costs
• Nursing care
• Independent retirement living residences
• Priests’ retirement funds

The archdiocese is committed to caring for our priests, but we need your assistance. Your generosity will not only ensure the health and well-being of our priests, but also support their ability to continue meaningful work in our parishes and communities.

You can make a gift online or you may send your contribution to:

Priests’ Health and Retirement/PRMAA
1400 South Wolf Road, Bldg 3, Flr 2
Hillside, IL 60162
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Phone: 708.449.8026
Your generous contribution is greatly appreciated. Know that you are remembered in the prayers of the priests of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

The Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier Parish Jubilee Jog is a 5k Run/Walk that promises fun for all ages. This year will mark the 28th year of our Parish Memorial Day Jubilee Jog 5k, which will be held on Monday, May 30th. This is also the year that the Village of Wilmette celebrates its Jubilee. After celebrating with a virtual race in 2021, we are once again excited to hit the pavement together on Memorial Day. The race kicks off at 8:00 AM at St. Joseph School at the corner of Lake and Ridge with a beautiful route through the residential streets of Wilmette.

Click here to register 
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