For more than 150 years, Sacred Heart has stood as a place where hearts are formed, families are strengthened, and Christ’s presence is felt in the quiet, the joyful, and the sacred moments we share. But this vibrant legacy wasn’t created overnight. When our parish was founded in 1859, faithful men and women invested in a future they would never fully see. Today, we worship and come together because of their generosity and their unwavering vision of what a vibrant Catholic community in downtown Tampa could one day be. They believed in the future of Sacred Heart, just as we believe in our shared future today. Would you like to be part of this lasting legacy? Through our 1859 Circle, you have the opportunity to offer that same gift to future generations. Leaving a Legacy of Faith: The 1859 Circle By remembering our parish in this way, you can help ensure that future generations will experience the same vibrant parish life that has blessed so many generations that have come before. Whether your gift helps preserve our historic church, supports ministries that serve those in need, forms future generations in the Catholic faith, or strengthens the long-term mission of our parish, your generosity becomes a lasting expression of your faith, one that continues to strengthen our parish long into the future. How Do I Become an 1859 Circle Member? Many of these gifts cost nothing during your lifetime, yet make a lasting impact for future generations. Why Should You Consider Becoming an 1859 Circle Member? We encourage you to consult your attorney, financial advisor, or estate planning professional to determine the option that best fits your personal circumstances. We’d Love to Hear From You If you’d like to learn more about planned giving or discuss the many ways you can create a lasting legacy of faith, we invite you to contact our Parish Business Manager, Tony Miranda. We would be grateful for the opportunity to answer your questions and help you explore the giving options that are right for you as well as how your gifts can best be used. Together, we can ensure that we continue to live out our mission to cultivate a vibrant community of faith and realize our vision to be the faith-filled heartbeat of Tampa, welcoming one another, supporting each other, and modeling Christ’s love to all those we meet.
The Sacred Heart 1859 Circle honors parishioners and friends who have made the extraordinary decision to include Sacred Heart in their estate plans, whether via wills, trusts, or other means.
To become an 1859 Circle member, you simply need to make a planned gift, which consists of making arrangements today for a future charitable gift to Sacred Heart. Many planned gifts are made through:
When considering a planned gift to Sacred Heart, it provides you the opportunity to:
If you’re considering including Sacred Heart in your estate plans, or you already have, thank you. We would be honored to welcome you into our 1859 Circle. Simply download our Planned Giving form, fill it out, and mail it or deliver it to the Parish office so we can update our records and acknowledge your contribution.
