HIS WORD TODAY by Rev. William J. Reilly The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica November 9, 2014 “You are God’s building. Thanks to the favor God showed me I laid a foundation as a wise master- builder might do, and now someone else is building upon it. Everyone, however, must be careful how he builds. No one can lay a foundation other than the one that has been laid, namely Jesus Christ…Are you not aware that you are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwells in you?” The church we reflect upon today, a major basilica in Rome, is called ‘the mother of all the churches of Rome and the world.’ It has a special place in the history of the church. We move from a physical building and are reminded by St. Paul that we too are temples of the Spirit. We are God’s dwelling among His people. The words of John’s gospel ‘and the Word became flesh and He dwelt among us’ speak not only of Mary and the Incarnation, but also of the reality, that God lives in and among us. © 2013 Bon Venture Services, LLC | Diane Diederich How meaningful as we read these words is the fact that the person sitting and praying next to us, is a temple of God’s Spirit. How challenging for us to recognize the presence of the Lord in those of our family, those with whom we work. How beautiful we are as we reflect with Paul that ‘I live, now, not I, but Christ lives in me.’ As I spend time in prayer, whether in a magnificent cathedral or humble chapel, the fact is that the Lord is present and that is what really matters. As I spend time with family and friends, and recognize the presence of the Lord in every individual that is what really matters. The next time I pass a church, may I remember that His dwelling is there and also with me. In the words of Oscar Romero, Christ is the Master builder, we are the ministers. CHURCH OF ST. DENIS MANASQUAN, NEW JERSEY STAFF Very Reverend Edward H. Blanchett, VF, Pastor Sr. Josephine Wade, S.S.J. Pastoral Associate Rev. Michael J. Lynch, Parochial Vicar Mrs. Trudy Bonavita, School Principal Rev. Joseph Miele, Weekend Assistant Ms. Barbara Evans, Director of Rel. Ed. Rev. Msgr. Frederick Valentino, Weekend Assisitant Mrs. Betsy Rice, Administrative Assistant Rev. Msgr. Casimir Ladzinski, Weekend Assisitant Miss. Jill Ramme, Director of Music Ministry Mr. George R. Kelder. Jr., Deacon Mr. Denis Campbell, Trustee Mr. Gary J. Pstrak, Deacon Mr. Gregory W. Boyle, Trustee BEACH CHAPEL ........... 554 East Main Street RECTORY ........................ 90 Union Avenue ......... 732-223-0287 ...... FAX ...................... 732-528-1901 CONVENT ........................ 117 Virginia Avenue ... 732-292-0772 SCHOOL ............................ 119 Virginia Avenue ... 732-223-4928 ..... CCD OFFICE ... 732-223-1161 ST. DENIS CONFERENCE OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY .......................... 732-223-1383 E-MAIL ADDRESS .............................................................................. [email protected] WEB PAGE ADDRESS ..........................................................http://www.churchofstdenis.org MASS SCHEDULE: Weekday Masses: 7:30 AM– St. Denis Church Saturday: 8:30 AM – St. Denis Church Saturday Evening: 4:30 PM (fulfills Sunday obligation)- St. Denis Church Sunday: 8:00 AM, 9:30 AM & 11:00 AM- St. Denis Church Sunday: 10:00 AM - Our Lady Star of the Sea Chapel Holy Days: Evening before: 7:00 PM & day of: 7:30 AM & 9:00 AM-St. Denis Church SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Every Saturday from 3:15 until 4:00 PM - St. Denis Church. Also by appointment. MIRACULOUS MEDAL DEVOTIONS: Tuesday morning after the 7:30 AM Mass-St. Denis Church BAPTISM: The sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the second and fourth Sundays of the month at 12:15 pm at St. Denis Church. Parents must complete the required preparation with the priest or deacon and obtain godparent eligibility letters before a date for Baptism will be given. Please call the rectory for further details. MARRIAGE: All couples contemplating marriage are asked to give the priests one year prior notice in order that all the requirements for marriage can be satisfied. Either the bride or groom must be a registered and active member of St. Denis prior to setting a wedding date. There are no weddings permitted on Sundays. Do not reserve the reception hall before contacting the church; your requested date may not be available. There are no weddings at Our Lady Star of the Sea Beach Chapel. CARE OF THE SICK AND HOMEBOUND: We will gladly bring Holy Communion to anyone who is ill or otherwise unable to get to Mass. Please call the rectory to make arrangements. The priests and deacon make regular visits to the local hospitals. Please call the rectory if any loved one is hospitalized. RITE OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: At such times of deep pain and loss, we seek to offer our bereaved families comfort and hope as they commend their loved ones to God. Please note that, in accordance with Church regulations, eulogies are not permitted during Funeral Masses. RECTORY OFFICE HOURS: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM. There are no office hours on Saturday & Sunday. Evenings are by appointment only. NEW PARISHIONERS: Welcome! We encourage new families moving into the area to stop in or call the rectory to arrange for registration. CELIAC SPRUE PARISHIONERS – Saint Denis provides a low gluten (<0.01% gluten content) host. Parishioners who are gluten-intolerant should see a deacon or priest prior to the start of Mass in order to be included in the reception of the Eucharist. VISIT US ON FACEBOOK- Saint Denis Parish Facebook page: www.facebook.com/churchofstdenis. You don't need to have a Facebook account to read parish news and updates, but would need one to leave comments and feedback. St. Denis Church 732-223-0287 Saturday, November 8, 2014 4:30 pm All Souls Novena Sunday, November 9, 2014 8:00 am All Souls Novena 9:30 am All Souls Novena 10:00 am For the People of the Parish 11:00 am All Souls Novena Monday, November 10, 2014 7:30 am All Souls Novena Tuesday, November 11, 2014 7:30 am The Intentions of Claire Cox r/b Robert & Linda Cox 7:30 am Walter & Virginia Broderick r/b Family Wednesday, November 12, 2014 7:30 am Frank Falco r/b Justin & Allison Spillane 7:30 am Dennis DeSena r/b Nick Prospero Thursday, November 13, 2014 7:30 am Albert F. Weierman, Jr. r/b Family 7:30 am Richard Reilly r/b Ginger Coester Friday, November 14, 2014 7:30 am Virginia & Angelo Taborelli r/b Family 7:30 am Charles Nielsen r/b Daughter Saturday, November 15, 2014 8:30 am Blanche Wilgan r/b Prince Family 8:30 am Rosemary Morse r/b Cathy Wolfe our military, especially Marine Lance Corporal Matthew Ward Simpson, Army Second Lieutenant Christopher Cauda, Army Captain Matthew Cauda, Navy LL. Edward P. Windas, Marine Lance Corporal Laura Licata, Contractor Benjamin Ostrow, Air Force First Lieutenant David Smith, Army PV2 Bernard Gowen, Senior Airman John J. Kosequat, Navy HM3 Kevin John Kircher, Army Captain Sean Fessenden, Navy Captain Colin S. Walsh, Army Captain Dr. Justin Eisenman, Cadet Brian Quinn at West Point, Air Force Captain Gregory Cappuzzo, Navy E4 Patrick Moynihan, Private David J. Dunfee, and Cadet Dominic Celiano at the U.S. Air Force Academy. November 9, 2014 especially Mary Moran, Steve Ford, Elizabeth Ann Linden, Peggy Andriach, Mary Damico, Eileen Byrne, Amanda Castro, Dolores Palmisano, Holly Boyd, Mary Conlon, Jillian Zito, Jennifer Zito, Albert Wood, Josephine Triggiano, Maiya Andrews, Velma Andrews, Marie Gallagher, Stella Thompson, Katie Holbrook, Claire Meachum, Mike Pierce, Thomas Hayes, Jr., Kenneth Mount, Baby Kevin Farmer, Jr., Thomas Evans, Catherine O’Connor, Edith Bean, Phyllis Van Salders, Joanne Panzarella, Baby Audrey Esquieres, Taryn Rotondi, Joseph Sipley, Kathy Wicks, Michael McNulty, Brendan Malley, Mary Grace Martone, Colleen Grady, Rich Koch, John Koch, Dr. Henry Sprance, Mary Jane Schaaf, Edna Moore, Pat Monahan, Lisa Pirrello, Diane Werfel, Fred Gearing, Joseph Bick, Mary Collins, Ken Kleinlein, Robert Kelleher, Lisa Olivera, Toni Kovak, Pastor Gerald Schenck, Sonya Stevenson, Stephen Byrne, Denise Frank, Thomas Meli, Lucy Falco, Marie Tashjian, Mary Knox, Peggy Moore, Elaine Smith, Allaire Papac, Angeline Hart, Joan Tumbas, Joan Ciser, Bobbie Banks-Grove, Cathleen Brenner, Baby Cayden, Sondra Thompson, Mary Cramer, Florence McManus, Dominic Desaro, Daniel Mount, Matthew Dietz, Patricia Mayer, Joe Borio, the Nesbitts, the Pilots, and the Campbells. I III Karen Conway & Christopher Rutledge Virginia Jahnke & Francis Gallagher PLEASE PRAY FOR THE DECEASED especially Michele Markland, Frances Drewes, and Roseline Kaminski. MASS INTENTIONS for the weekend, as well as the coming week, can be found on our parish website. The bulletin is posted on the website on Friday mornings. To see the list of intentions visit www.churchofstdenis.org and click on the “weekly bulletin” link. SAINT DENIS PRAYER GROUP– The Prayer Group meets at 12:00 noon each Monday in St. Denis Church. There are no meetings on holidays. All are welcome WEEK OF NOVEMBER 9, 2014 IN LOVING MEMORY OF ROCCO ZITO REQUESTED BY HIS WIFE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BLOOD DRIVEThe Knights of Columbus Council 3231 will sponsor a Blood Drive on Sunday, November 16, 2014, 9:00 am-2:00 pm in the St. Denis School cafeteria. Donors must present a signature ID, drink water before donating, be healthy, 17 years of age and older, and weigh at least 120 lbs. For questions or to schedule your donation appointment, please call Joe Tully at 732-223-6656. Walkin donors are welcome, too. Thank you in advance for saving lives! ST. DENIS SENIORS– The next meeting for the Seniors of Saint Denis will be held on Wednesday, November 19th at 12:00 noon in Msgr. O’Connor Hall. At that gathering, a turkey dinner will be served after the prayer and business meeting. The cost is $15. Please call the rectory at 732-223-0287 to RSVP. Bring a dessert to share with others. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS, COURT ST. DENIS will meet on Thursday, November 13, 2014 at 7:00 pm in Msgr. O’Connor Hall. Members will enjoy a covered dish Thanksgiving Dinner. Donations for Project Handclasp and canned fruit for our food pantry will be collected at the meeting. SAVE THE DATE: December 6th & 7th– Annual CDA Christmas Flower & Wreath Sale after all Masses! CINDERELLA CHEESE CAKE ORDERS-The Catholic Daughters thank all parishioners and friends who supported their recent fundraiser by ordering cheesecakes. Orders will be available for pick-up Wednesday, Nov. 19th, 3:30-7:00 pm, in Msgr. O’Connor Hall. FREE THANKSGIVING MEAL FOR SENIORS- Harrigan’s Pub in Sea Girt is again hosting a free dinner for seniors on Thanksgiving Day at noon. A full, sit-down meal will be served. The Knights of Columbus are coordinating the annual event and will provide rides if needed. Please call Bob Phelan 732-681-1126 for reservations and rides. NOVEMBER 2, 2014 1st Collection Average envelope donation Electronic giving 2nd collection (Assessments) $14,496.00 $23.10 A Word From Father EdYou may have heard the recent story about Brittany Maynard, the 29-year old newlywed diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and given a prognosis of 6 months to live, with significant loss of function beforehand. She and her family had moved from California to Oregon in order to take advantage of the state’s infamous “Death with Dignity” law. Despite the pleas of many people, including Philip Johnson who is a Catholic seminarian suffering from the same affliction, Brittany took her own life on November 1st using a doctor-prescribed treatment. Some people have described this act as one of bravery, in which a young person ended her life on her own terms. However, the Church expresses serious concern of this standpoint: “Everyone is responsible for his life before God who has given it to him. It is God who remains the sovereign Master of life. We are obliged to accept life gratefully and preserve it for his honor and the salvation of our souls. We are stewards, not owners, of the life God has entrusted to us. It is not ours to dispose of. Suicide contradicts the natural inclination of the human being to preserve and perpetuate his life. It is gravely contrary to the just love of self. It likewise offends love of neighbor because it unjustly breaks the ties of solidarity with family, nation, and other human societies to which we continue to have obligations. Suicide is contrary to love for the living God” (Catechism of the Catholic Church, paragraphs 2280 and 2281). Of course, no one asks to suffer and suffering in itself is not a good thing. However, the value of human life is something beyond any possible price as a most special gift from God. If we or someone we love finds themselves in such as situation, either physically or psychologically, we are called by Christ to follow his example of true courage in the face of death: the way of the Cross, which can ultimately offer salvation to all brave enough to walk it. Yes, at such times we make use of all reasonable means for palliative care, but also we do so with recognition and respect for the ultimate dignity of our lives as seen in the light of God. For Brittany, and all those who have made such a choice, we commend to God’s love and mercy. As the Church also says: “We should not despair of the eternal salvation of persons who have taken their own lives. By ways known to Him alone, God can provide the opportunity for salutary repentance. The Church prays for persons who have taken their own lives” (Catechism, 2283). $902.00 $4,558.00 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Some bills paid this week: Religious Education Materials $1,923.46 Lawn Service $1,690.60 ONLINE GIVING- To help support our parish more easily we offer Online Giving! For additional information or to sign up, go to our parish Website www.churchofstdenis.org and click on “Online Giving”. For those who wish to use the online giving service but do not have Internet access, please contact the Parish Office at 732-223-0287 for assistance. BAPTISMAL PREPARATION TEAM- Deacon George is currently seeking young couples who attend weekend Mass on a regular basis along with their children to supplement the parish Baptismal Preparation Team. The couples assist Deacon George and fellow clergy with both our monthly preparation class (held the fourth Monday of each month at 7:30 pm) and the twice monthly Sacrament of Baptism (on the second and fourth Sunday of each month beginning at 12 noon). If you are interested and could spare no more than 90 minutes two Monday evenings during the upcoming year and an additional 90 minutes over four Sunday afternoons in 2015 please leave your name and number with the rectory 732-223-0287 for a followup conversation. Thank you for considering this rewarding ministry to our new parents. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA) If you know of someone who has a desire to become a Catholic or who has shown interest in knowing more about the Catholic faith please call Sister Josephine at 732-223-0287. Too, if you have not received all the Sacraments of Initiation, namely Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion, know that you also may come on Tuesday evenings to begin the process of receiving each sacrament. If perchance you have any questions about the process, call Sister at the above number. SPIRITUAL ADOPTION~ WEEK 5 “Thank you for praying for me. Things are really starting to happen now… My arms and legs are budding. I have an umbilical cord through which my wastes are removed, and my mommy supplies me with oxygen and nutrients. Most of my organs are beginning to develop and my lungs are starting to appear. All four heart chambers are functioning and my blood is pumping. If you listen real close, you can hear my 1st heart beat! With each beat of my heart I say, ‘I love You God!’ Please say a prayer for my mom & dad too. I love them both so very much!” If you would like to join our Parish family by Spiritually Adop ng a baby whose life may be in danger, please contact Rachel Hendricks 732-223-1658… Everyone is welcome to pray with us for these precious babies and their moms and dads too! ST. DENIS SCHOOL 2014-2015 REGISTRATION for Pre-K through 8th grade is taking place at the school. St. Denis School offers full-day kindergarten, full-day and half-day options for Pre-K, aftercare until 6:00 pm, as well as busing to Wall, Brick, and Point Pleasant. Known for its academic excellence, individualized attention, faith formation, and family atmosphere, St. Denis School also offers an allergy-friendly lunch program, a varied curriculum that includes music, art, computers, and languages, a strong athletics program, and technologically-advanced classrooms. An Open House is conducted every Wednesday from 9:00 am– 12:00 noon. For information call 732-223-4928 or visit www.stdenisonline.org. AN INVITATION FOR STUDENTS IN NON-CATHOLIC SCHOOLS-Transfer Grant Program—Saint Denis School Year 2014-2015- In this “Year of the Faith” Saint Denis School brings an opportunity to educate more families in the faith-filled environment. The SDS Transfer Grant Program is available to students enrolled in a non-Catholic school who wish to receive a faith-based education and transfer to Saint Denis School. Families with students currently entering Grades 1-7 in a Non-Catholic School, can receive a $1500 tuition grant per family for their first year, when they transfer to Saint Denis School. Please call 732-223-4928 for an appointment. SAINT DENIS RAFFLE WINNERS– Thank you to all who supported the Saint Denis Raffle. The three lucky winners were: 1st place-Susan Lepis $7,400, 2nd place- Joan Schuler $3,700 & 3rd place– Dara Provda $1,200. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit the children of Saint Denis School. We appreciate the continuing support of our parishioners and friends!! TASTEFUL TREASURES is our new St. Denis cookbook. We have compiled 350 truly delicious recipes from our St. Denis families and friends for all to enjoy for only $10. They are also available in the school or rectory office. Please stop by or give them a call during regular business hours. The rectory phone is 732-223-0287 and the school is 732-223-4928. GIVE YOURSELF A PRESENT THIS CHRISTMAS! You can win some extra shopping money if you buy one of three lucky winning tickets in the VFW Post 1838’s SUPER 50/50 Drawing to be held on December 7, 2014 at the Post home. Grand prize is $10,000, 2nd prize is $3,000 and 3rd prize is $2,000. All you need is to purchase a $100 ticket to get on Lady Luck’s good side and win BIG!! Only 300 tickets will be sold. You get them after all Masses on the weekend of November 29 &30. Or, you can call the Post at 732-292-0200 and you will be mailed as many as you want. All proceeds will benefit the VFW Annex Building. Good luck! SILENT NIGHT CARD CONTEST– BonVenture, our bulletin company, is sponsoring a contest for children ages 3-17. Using an 8 1/2 x 11 sheet of paper folded in half, design a special Christmas card with a picture of the night Jesus was born. Don’t forget to write a message inside the card! You could win a $100 American Express Gift Check. There will be 5 categories and a winner will be selected from each. All entries must be received by BonVenture by Nov. 21st. Winners will be notified by mail. Entries may be used in BonVenture products and services. Please stop by the rectory office during regular business hours to pick up an entry form. VETERANS DAY– The Rectory Office will be closed Tuesday, November 11, 2014 in observance of Veterans Day. The office will reopen Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 8:30 am. We offer heartfelt appreciation and sincere thanks to all our veterans! DOVES TEEN 2015 SERVICE TRIP- Have a desire to serve others while making new friends and enriching your faith? Then the DOVES teen mission trip is for you! A limited number of places remain for the DOVES 2015 service trip to Richmond, Virginia from June 28-July 3, 2015. Students and chaperones “camp” in a local school for the week, assisting needy residents and community organizations with painting, gardening, cleanup and other projects. This eighth annual trip is open to students who will be in ninth grade or higher in fall 2015. The cost is $440, including meals, lodging and transportation. For more information, contact Patricia Donovan, 732528-7347 or email [email protected] RUN!!! (as in “Fun Run”)-Attention parishioners, school alumni, runners and non-runners: St. Denis School is sponsoring a fun run in Manasquan for All Souls Day 2015. We need your energy and enthusiasm to help us prepare an event to inspire your soul-and your sole! Can you help us out? Experience is welcome, of course, but not necessary. For information or to volunteer, contact Theresa Karron at 914-960-9214 or [email protected]. CATHOLIC WOMEN OF ZION-CHAPTER 1– All women are invited to a Retreat Day at St. William the Abbot Church in Howell. The day consists of Mass, prayer, music, a speaker, sharing, networking, and prayers for healing. Father Thomas Maher invites us to join him as he shares “Martha & Mary: An Image of Women in Prayer”-Part II. Date: Saturday, November 15, 2014 Time: 9:00 am-1:00 pm Mass: 9:00 am Admission is $20 and includes lunch. For reservations call 732-3630139, ext. 777 by Tuesday, November 11th or register online at CWOZ.ORG. FAITH IN ACTION- Have you r eceived hope, comfor t and love at a time in your life when you needed it most? Do you feel it’s time to give to others the blessings you have received? There are hospice patients in your area that would benefit greatly from your companionship and encouragement. As a VITAS volunteer you would be trained in how to work with hospice patients and their families. Your assignments would suit your schedule and your location. Find out more about our amazing team of caring VITAS volunteers by calling Rev. Fred Whitehurst at VITAS Innovative Hospice Care® of Jersey Shore at 732-389-0066. NJ HOPELINE Suicide is NOT the answer! If you need help, call the NJ Hopeline at 855-654-6735. This helpline is based in New Jersey, staffed by trained professionals, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year! CHILDREN’S CHOIR-If your child is interested in singing in the St. Denis Children’s Choir, please email Jill Ramme at [email protected], or come see her after the 9:30 am or 11:00 am Mass. Rehearsals will begin November 12, 2014, 7:00-7:30 pm in the church. SAINT DENIS EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRYThrough our St. Denis, St. Vincent de Paul Conference, we have started an emergency food pantry here at St. Denis Church. The food pantry will operate every Tuesday afternoon from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm and the 4th Saturday of every month from 10:00 am to 12 noon in Msgr. O'Connor Hall. Entry to the Food Pantry will be the down staircase on the side of the Church. Our neighbors that stop in for food assistance will be required to show ID. If you need assistance or know of someone who needs assistance please stop by our Food Pantry or call our hotline: 732-223-1383. Also we will operate at random hours to assist a neighbor in need that cannot show up during our normal operating hours. DONATIONS– Items needed at this time are paper towels, toilet tissue, dish detergent, laundry detergent, napkins and canned fruit. Parishioners are asked to place their non-perishable food and travel size toiletry donations into the shopping cart that is now located in the gathering space at the stairwell to Msgr. O'Connor Hall. Please do not leave food at the Chapel. Please check the expir ation dates of your donations, as we cannot use expired items. Thank you! FOOD PANTRY HOURS: EVERY TUESDAY: 1:00 – 3:00 PM & EVERY 4TH SATURDAY: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM ***SPECIAL THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY HOURS *** MONDAY, 11/24/14 10:00 AM-12:00 PM ST. DENIS CHURCH THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL In today’s Gospel Jesus challenges us to “stay awake” by taking time to seriously look at ourselves, the priorities of our lives, and how we are growing spiritually. Ask yourself “What would Jesus Christ do?” and then give your gift to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul so that those who are suffering will be able to celebrate Thanksgiving. The St. Denis Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul serves everyone living in the parish neighborhood, whether they are parishioners or not, since all are joined together through the realities of creation and redemption. Our Conference recognizes our responsibility toward all our neighbors as brothers and sisters in Christ. If you need assistance please call our hotline: 732-223-1383. Our next general meeting will be Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 7:00 pm in Msgr. O'Connor Hall. The St. Denis Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul has its general meetings at 7:00 pm the first and third Tuesdays of every month. All are welcome to attend. Discovering hope and joy in the Catholic faith. November 2014 Stewardship is giving thanks St. Andrew Dung-Lac St. Andrew could also be the patron of the persecuted. In 1785, he was born in Vietnam to a poor family. He converted, and became a Catholic priest assigned to the missions. He was swept up in the terrible religious persecution of the emperor, Minh-Meng. St. Andrew and his companions were arrested and tortured to force them to renounce their faith. They refused and were martyred. Today, such religious persecution continues in many parts of the world. Catholic Guilt Popular culture often refers negatively to “Catholic guilt,” implying that Catholics are weighed down by an unfortunate awareness of having done wrong. Sincerely acknowledging true guilt is the first step toward forgiveness. God, the Partner When David faced insurmountable odds against the Philistines, he turned to God for help. He asked if he should fight, he followed instructions carefully, and he gave God credit for his victory. © Copyright 2014 Success Publishing & Media, LLC For many Catholics, we think seriously about stewardship when our parish or diocese raises money but real stewardship is about becoming more fulfilled and having a greater sense of purpose. It is giving back to God in gratitude for his gifts. And while it’s not just about money, good stewards have all the money they need. God’s family comes first. All families come together in love to care for each other, enjoy each other, and support each other. In God’s family, we come together in his love to care for each other, enjoy each other, and support each other. As good stewards, we meet the needs of God’s family first, before we spend time or money on anything else. Find your place. Ask God to help you discern and learn your place in his family. What are you to do with your gifts? Take your seat at the table. Find out where you can put your talents to work in your parish. Talk with your pastor, with the rectory staff, and with parish leaders. Think before spending. Before you commit your time or money to any purpose, make sure you have taken care of the needs of God’s family first. Everything we have and everything we are comes from God. 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