Stewardship
In the Gospel today, Jesus warns us not to give in to
hopes of repayment, but to give openhandedly to the
poor and needy. That sort of giving mirrors the boutiful
giving of God, and Jesus assures us it is blessed indeed!
COLLECTION FOR FOUR WEEKS OF AUGUST:
BUDGETED $35,324
ACTUAL $31,704
SHORTFALL $3,620
NO SECOND COLLECTION ON SEPT. 5
Giving of our Time, Talent & Treasure
Time & Talent
Here are a few opportunities on how to give of your time and talent
to the parish and the greater community:
- Attend Mass on a regular basis.
- Prepare lunches for the homeless.
- Attend a soup supper.
- Come listen to a speaker from our Speaker Series.
- Make a food basket for the poor at Christmas Time.
- Participate in the Christmas Giving Tree Program and give a gift to a child.
- Grow in your faith through being part of Whole Community Catechesis.
- Spend private, quiet time with the Eucharist through Adoration.
- Join a Small Faith Sharing Group.
- Become active in the Liturgy by becoming a Lector or Eucharistic Minister.
Treasure
In what ways can I financially support my parish?
Weekly/Monthly Collections
Consider giving one hour of your income each week.
