As a friend and benefactor, you become a partner in the work of the Cenacle Sisters.

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Make it possible for the Cenacle Sisters to continue their ministries of retreats, spiritual direction, human development programs and other apostolic works, with prayer at the heart of Cenacle spirituality.

Help to ensure that all people, regardless of their financial situation, are able to benefit from Cenacle ministries and programs.

Help to provide for the care, comfort and security of the elderly and infirm Cenacle Sisters who have devoted their lives helping others discover and deepen their relationship with God.

There are many ways you can join us in our mission to "transform the world by awakening and deepening faith with and for the people of our times."

Prayer
First and foremost, we ask for your prayers for our Sisters, both active and elderly, for our Auxiliaries and Lay Affiliates/Companions, for our ministries and for vocations.

Prayer Enrollment
When you send someone a Cenacle prayer enrollment, your are sending the gift of prayer. No other gift speaks so profoundly.

Regular Giver
Join the Cenacle's Monthly Giving Program. This program provides support for the needs of the Cenacle Sisters by consistently giving, helps the bottom line by providing a regular and dependable income, and saves the Cenacle money by minimizing staff time, paper and postage. Click here for more information.

One-Time Gift
Make a one-time gift to support the Cenacle Sisters. Any size contribution supports the ministries provided here and is always greatly appreciated by the Sisters.

Special Events
In addition to retreats, days of prayer and other programs, the Metairie Cenacle holds special events throughout the year such as luncheons, raffles, etc. This allows you to support the Cenacle and the ministries provided here, while still joining in on the fun!

Maintenance Fund
Your support of the Cenacle Maintenance Fund helps cover expenses for the maintenance of the building and grounds, utilities and maintenance personnel.

Friends of the Cenacle
Partner with us to keep your accommodatons at the Cenacle in pristine condition for your comfort, spiritual benefit and growth. Donate to the painting of the bedrooms, puchase of new blinds or the replacement of worn bedspreads. 

Gifts
Contributions are gratefully accepted for ministry needs, general needs, or for the elderly and infirm Sisters.

Cash Gifts
Gifts of cash (donations by check) are easy to do and can be used immediately for current needs. They can be given as a tribute or a memorial for a loved one.

Appreciated Assets
Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc. can be transferred to the Cenacle. Check with your financial advisors (attorney, accountant) to learn about tax advantages.

Life Insurance
Life insurance policies, whether paid-up or naming the Cenacle as beneficiary on a new policy, can be donated to the Cenacle. Check with your financial advisors for tax advantages.

Retirement Assets
Naming the Cenacle as beneficiary of retirement assets (IRA's, 401K's, etc.) is another way to provide support for the Cenacle Sisters.

Bequests
An excellent way to provide for the future of the Cenacle Sisters and leave a lasting legacy is to remember the Cenacle Sisters in your will. You can leave your entire estate, a percentage of your estate, a specific dollar amount, or the residue. Check with your attorney for the specific wording but always remember that our legal title must be used. If you would considering a bequest, please contact us for our correct legal title. Click here for more information about Planned Giving.

In-Kind Gifts
Perhaps you have some computers or furniture that you do not need any longer. Consider donating to the Cenacle.

Sacred Spaces Memorial Gifts
Honor or memorialize someone with gift of a bench, chair, garden plot or trees on the Cenacle grounds. Click here to view brochure.

For more information about helping the Cenacle with your gift, simply click here to make your secure donation online. Or, please feel free to call, e-mail, fax or write to us.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity. The Cenacle Sisters are remembering you and your intentions in prayer.

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