Couple Strives to Bring Christ to Central Texas
Lewis (Buddy) and Jeanette Wald reflect often upon Proverbs 3:9-10: “Honor the Lord with your wealth, with first fruits of all your produce. Then will your barns be filled with plenty; with new wine your vats will overflow.”
Jeanette and Buddy Wald have established endowments for the education and training of seminarians and permanent deacons.
“God has provided for us and blessed us over the years, and He continues to do so today,” Buddy says. “We are all called to exercise stewardship by managing God’s resources in a way that glorifies God. It’s not our money, it’s God’s.”
The Walds have always supported their parish, St. Stephen in Salado, and the Diocese of Austin. They recently decided to ensure they would continue making an impact on the lives of others and the church long after they are gone by establishing endowments for the education and training of seminarians and permanent deacons through the Diocese of Austin.
Since Buddy is in formation for the permanent diaconate and will be ordained in March 2022, the Walds are personally aware of the costs associated with preparing men to serve as church leaders.
The Walds believe that if the diocese is to be successful in continuing to bring Christ to Central Texas, it must have the funding to execute its mission statement.
“We pray this legacy will benefit our future seminarians and deacons, as well as the church in the years to come,” Buddy says.
If you would like to learn about ways to provide for the future of your parish and the Diocese of Austin, please contact Dan Wierzbowski at 512-949-2496 or dan-wierzbowski@austindiocese.org.