How Can I Join The Century Club?
Your contributions to Mater Dolorosa help us to continue to provide a spiritual sanctuary where people can leave behind the demands of every day life and renew their faith in a more meaningful way. We appreciate your support!
Make an online donation to Mater Dolorosa.
For more information on supporting Mater Dolorosa please call:
Jeanne Warlick, Director of Development
626 355 7188, ext 103 or
email: jeanne@materdolorosa.org
Click here to join Mater Dolorosa’s Century Club.
The Century Club is an annual donors’ club whose members, by their generosity, join with the Passionist Community in promoting and furthering the retreat ministry at Mater Dolorosa. Contributions of the members are dedicated to the maintenance and improvement of Mater Dolorosa as a place especially conducive to meeting the Lord.
When Was the Century Club Established?
The Century Club was started in 1986. Charter members’ names appear on the Century Club plaque outside De Loor Hall.
Who Are The Members?
Century Club members are individuals or married couples who are retreatants or friends of Mater Dolorosa and who desire to share in the retreat ministry of the Center by making on-going financial commitment to this work.
How Are The Proceeds Used?
The proceeds from the Century Club are used for the maintenance and refurbishing of the Retreat Center and grounds, keeping it always a place where people can find a calm, relaxing and prayerful atmosphere that is conducive to spiritual growth.
What Are Some Examples Of Projects Contributed To With Century Club Funds?
- A prayer porch was created at the end of the west wing.
- The lobby was refurbished for use as a reception area and for retreat registration.
- The gift and book store were remodeled into a beautiful room to display religious books and gifts.
- New kitchen equipment was purchased including a refrigerator and convection oven.
- The veranda on the east end of the retreat center was created as a quiet, beautiful area for reflection during personal time at the weekend retreats.
- Founders Hall, built in 1949, has been renovated with the help of Century Club funds
How Can I Join The Century Club?
Membership in the Century Club is available to anyone interested in the Passionist retreat ministry at Mater Dolorosa. You may download our registration form (downloadable PDF below) or
click here to join Mater Dolorosa’s Century Club.
What Are the Benefits Of Membership?
- The most important benefit of membership is the knowledge that your contribution is being used to further the retreat ministry at Mater Dolorosa.
- Weekly remembrances in Masses and prayers.
- An annual Mass and reception is held in honor of all Century Club members.
- Each new Century Club member receives a Century Club pin.
- Century Club members receive recognition at weekend retreats.
What Are The Obligations Of Membership?
Members of the Century Club agree to donate $100 or more a year in addition to their retreat weekend donation and to remember the Passionist retreat work in prayer.
What Are The Century Club Levels Of Giving?
There are five levels of giving in the Century Club: Donors who give $100 each year; Sponsors who give $250 each year; Patrons who give $500 each year; Ambassadors who give $1,000 each year; and Advocates who give $2,500 each year.
Are Century Club Donations Tax Deductible?
Yes, all donations to the Century Club are tax deductible as charitable contributions.
Can Century Club Payments Be Made In Payments?
Century Club payments can be spread throughout the year in whatever way is convenient for you. We do not send reminders, but we will keep records of your payments.
Where Can I Get More Information?
The Development Office at Mater Dolorosa will be happy to answer any questions. Just call us at (626) 355-7188, ext 103 or stop by the office.
Mater Dolorosa Century Club Application.pdf
Mater Dolorosa depends on gifts from friends and benefactors to help us maintain our grounds and facilities and to continue to provide the Passionist retreat programs. Charitable giving to Mater Dolorosa ensures the future of the Passionist Retreat Ministry in Sierra Madre.
There are many ways to remember Mater Dolorosa and you may be surprised to discover how inexpensive most of these are to accomplish. Here are several options to consider:
1. Make a charitable donation by writing a check to Mater Dolorosa.
2. Amend an existing insurance policy to add Mater Dolorosa as an additional beneficiary, or purchase a new policy for Mater Dolorosa.
3. Remember Mater Dolorosa in your will. With a gift of this nature, you retain full use of your assets during your lifetime. You may also change bequest provision in your will at any time. Bequests include anything you wish to designate, including cash, stocks, bonds, real estate, personal property, etc.
4. Name Mater Dolorosa as beneficiary, or contingent beneficiary, of your Retirement Account.
5. Consider a Living Revocable Trust - an instrument that can be used to direct payment of income from the trust to you during your lifetime and then to other named beneficiaries, such as your spouse, other family members or institutions. Trusts may also designate the disposition of the assets at the end of lifetime benefits, so once the lifetime beneficiaries are deceased, the assets pass to a designated beneficiary. With trusts, probate costs may be avoided, thereby allowing more of your assets to pass to your intended beneficiaries at the time of your death.
These options also offer the advantage of being revocable - that is they give you the flexibility needed to adjust to changing circumstances in your life. While we do not practice estate planning, we will be happy to refer you to a planned giving representative who will sit down with you and explain these or other options you may be considering. For your protection, they will urge you to check with your professional advisor before completing any planned gift. They are also available to meet with your advisor to assist in the process.
