Second Sunday of Advent
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- Created on Monday, 05 December 2011 12:23
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There is one thing pastors hate to write or discuss and it is finances; however, they have no choice. As rector of the bishop’s parish, I have to be diligent in making sure that the parish is responsible for its operational budget and future needs. Even though parishioners give the appearance they don’t want to hear about the parish finances, I believe they do deep-down.
I want you to know the parish has been hit hard too by the bad economy that has affected the United States and world. It is reported that donations to all charitable organizations are down 20% within the last two years. It is very difficult for our parish to meet its expenses presently, and some bills are not being paid. A question can be asked: How long will our creditors wait? We have spent most of the savings we had which means we have very little to nothing in reserve.
I thank you for your attention. This is not just someone else or mine concern but all of us. This is our parish and our duty to maintain it. I ask you to be a generous as you can to support financially the work of the parish. As said St. Paul wrote, “God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Cor. 9:7). Please remember your family and parish family this Christmas.
Thank you and God bless you.
Fr. Stoetzel