From 1992-2018, the FFF awarded the Education Bell Award. The recipient was chosen from all nominees, past and present.  The nomination process was as follows:

• The nominee must be a graduate of St Patrick School or an 8th Grade graduate prior to 1953.
• The nominee should be someone who exemplifies the ideals taught at St Patrick. Thus, they have used their Time, Talent and Treasures that God has given them.
• The nominee is someone who our students and graduates can look to as a model on how to lead their lives and be of service to others.  Each Bell Award nomination is reviewed annually by a committee of the Fr. Flohe Foundation.  The top three candidates are submitted to the Fr. Flohe Foundation Board Members, who then select  the Annual Bell Award Recipient.

The Father Flohe Foundation:

• Has contributed in excess of $2,400,000 to the school since 1988.
• Has received gifts from donors of approximately $2,500,000 since 1988.
• Annually awards the Marie Leik-Slowinski Scholarship, the Msgr. Zerfas Scholarship, and the Pung/LaJoy Scholarship.
• Provides funding for the Shamrock Newsletter.
• Coordinates and provides a celebration for each of the graduating high school classes in honor of their 50th reunion.
• Planned Giving  –  Tax Advantages

How can you do your part in ensuring Catholic education for future generations at St. Patrick’s?

Do your part in ensuring Catholic education for future generations at St. Pat’s!  Please consider us in your annual contribution planning and in your estate planning.

Planned giving not only benefits the school, it also provides substantial tax benefits to the giver.  There are many ways to contribute to St. Patrick School through the FFF including:

• Gifts of cash
• Securities and Real Estate
• Life Insurance
• Other Appreciated Assets

The Foundation is a 501(c) organization [contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible].  For more information on any of these options or additional gift plans, contact your tax advisor, CPA, insurance agent or legal consultant.