In this extra A Word of Hope video, Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, OP, Br. Joseph Hilliker, OP and Fr. Dick LaPata, OP share about what gives them hope in the this lovely season of Hope. To donate online go to: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/6jhhmd/ An additional video about the student brothers can be found here: https://youtu.be/6JpFA8KMfw4 ------------------- Allow me to join Fr. Steinkerchner, Fr. LaPata, and Br. Hilliker in asking for your help. Please support the Dominican friars of the Province of St. Albert the Great as they extend the enduring hope of Christ to God’s faithful people through our A Word of Hope and Know Before You Go online preaching ministry and the many other ministries of the Province. Please be generous if your interest and resources allow. Thank you. May the Word of God made flesh of the Virgin Mary bring you and all whom you hold close immeasurable joy and boundless hope on Christmas Day and throughout 2025. Bob Dixon Office of Mission Advancement 847-372-1583 (Cell Phone) WAYS TO HELP • 1216 Annual Fund: Visit the opcentral.org DONATE tab to give an immediate gift to the 1216 Annual Fund, a perfect way to have an immediate impact on the words and work of the Dominicans! • IRA Gifts: If you are 73 or older, a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your IRA prior to December 31 may help fulfill your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) while providing both a charitable gift and reducing your taxable income. Remember. It is essential to make the transfer directly from your financial institution to the Dominican Province of St. Albert the Great, USA, to prevent a taxable event. • Gifts of Stock: Donating long-term appreciated stock allows you to avoid capital gains taxes. • Gifts by Check: Checks must be dated 12/31/24 or sooner to be applied to the current tax year. • Donor-Advised Fund (DAF): Recommending a grant from your DAF is an easy and powerful way to support the Province, particularly as we continue to welcome new vocations. For additional information, speak with your financial advisor, visit the Donate tab at opcentral.org, or contact Bob Dixon in the Office of Mission Advancement at 1-312-243-0011 or b.dixon@opcentral.org