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Estate Planning Seminar
Just as we plan to ensure the financial health of our families, we must plan for the health of our "faith families". Our faith is a treasure to be passed on. A planned gift is a wonderful way to steward your finances to pass along your faith and love for your parish...
Trust’s 25th Anniversary – From the Pastor’s Desk
January 2021 marks the 25th anniversary of the Henry J. Smith Charitable Trust! This Trust has been a tremendous aid to St Malachy School since its foundation. It was an integral part of our two building additions, and continues to be very active in supporting the...
Champaign County Farmer Directs America’s Farmers Grow Communities Donation to Henry J. Smith Charitable Trust
Rantoul, IL (March 5th, 2020) – Local farmer Amy Murray Sage recently directed a $2,500 America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation, sponsored by Bayer Fund, to Henry J. Smith Charitable Trust. Henry J. Smith Charitable Trust will use the funds to support educational...
Honoring Carolyn Taylor for a Lifetime of Service to the St. Malachy Community
The Henry J. Smith Charitable Trust proudly joins with Fr. Joel Phelps and the whole St. Malachy community to thank Carolyn Taylor for her lifetime of service to St. Malachy Parish and School. With a career that spanned nearly 40 years, Carolyn Taylor served St....
Thank You, Kathleen Finney
The trustees of the Henry J. Smith Charitable Trust would like to thank Kathleen for her many years of loyal service to the Trust and St. Malachy School. Kathy submitted her letter of resignation on April 26, 2018. She and Richard Humphrey have served as trustees...
Thank You, Joe Murray
The acting trustees of the Henry J. Smith Charitable Trust would like to thank Joe Murray for the many years of service given to the Trust. On August 24, 2014, Joe tendered his resignation after twelve years of service. Joe was a valuable trustee and we thank him for...
Remembering a Teacher
Sr. James Marie, at the age of 22, was assigned to Donovan Memorial School in 1940. Over the next 20 years, Sister continued to serve as music teacher, classroom teacher and Principal. The seeds she planted left her mark on the school and St. Malachy Parish for...
A Teacher Remembers
In the fall of 1976, Bob Robertson, a 22 year-old graduate of Millikin University was hired to teach 8th grade and coach at St. Malachy School. Bob shared his thoughts and memories, and identified changes he witnessed over the 38 years of his career. Among his first...
An Invitation
In 2012, Henry J Smith Trustees voted to fund six additional Smart Boards to the three already in use in the school. On January 26, 2014, Henry Smith Trustees were invited to come and see smart boards in action at St. Malachy School. Time did not permit a visit to...