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St. Mary, DeKalb
302 Fisk Avenue
DeKalb, IL 60115

Abams Scholarship Memorial Endowment
The earnings from this account are used at the discretion of the pastor for scholarships to assist families with tuition at St. Mary School, DeKalb.  In the event of St. Mary School ever closing, the earnings are to be used at the discretion of the pastor for St. Mary Church.

Cemetery Income Care Endowment
The earnings from this account are used at the discretion of the pastor to maintain in perpetuity the appearance and condition of all cemetery grounds, structures, roadways, statuary, signs and memorials.

Education Endowment
Established March 23, 1978, the earnings from this account are used at the discretion of the pastor to support the St. Mary School and Religious Education Programs

Joyce C Pugh Endowment
The earnings from this account are used at the discretion of the pastor for improvements of St. Mary Parish programs and facilities: Faith Formation, Religious Education (elementary), Youth Ministry (secondary).

Marguerite "Peggy" Hoyt Scholarship
Marguerite "Peggy" Hoyt, a dedicated patron of St. Mary Guardian Angel Tuition Assistance Project attended St. Mary School for several years, supported grandchildren's education; has attended St. Mary Church for over 70 years, actively serving in various capacities over the years on committees and other volunteer work, as well as contributions to several important projects of the church. Realizing the importance of Catholic education and the increasing cost of tuition, her efforts became concentrated on tuition assistance to insure continuing Catholic education for deserving and needy students. The Hoyt family believes attaining good grades is important for a student as well as developing a variety of interests, especially helping others and instilling family values as well. The interest earned each year will be awarded to a deserving student.

Parish Endowment
The earnings from this account are used at the discretion of the pastor for any parish need.

School Endowment
The earnings from this account are used at the discretion of the pastor to help support St. Mary Catholic School.

Spirituality Endowment
This endowment was established in the memory of Cathy Bothe, by the Bothe family, to enhance the spirituality of St. Mary Parish by encouraging and supporting spiritual growth throughout St. Mary School and Parish. The first initiative of the fund will be a spirituality award for St. Mary students that will be designed to encourage and recognize students who are active in their religious traditions and exhibit a strong sense of faith, love, leadership and concern for others. Selected students will be eligible for a tuition credit and retreat experience for them and their family. Future possibilities, determined by the growth of the fund, could include: retreats for adults and all children of the parish; resources for small group experiences; and materials for a spiritual resource center.

Teachers' Endowment
The earnings from this account are used at the discretion of the pastor to subsidize the school budget in an effort to keep teachers salaries at 80% of public school salaries.