The Solemnity of the Epiphany
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- Created on Monday, 09 January 2012 22:04
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You have heard me give an update at the weekend Mass on how we are doing on the Diocesan Annual Appeal for this year. As of December 13th, we are doing fairly well. The parish target amount decreased slightly over last year which was helpful. Any money given over and above the amount comes back to the parish. That money is used to support our parish operational budget. So we depend on the overage to help meet our financial obligations.
Presently, only 21% of the members of our parish have responded in pledges. We need to have everyone respond no matter how great or little that one can give. It is only you that can determine how much you can but we all should be able to give to support our parish family and diocese.
This is the feast of the Epiphany when the three wise men found the Christ-child who is king of all. They brought him symbolic gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh which represented respectively the kingship, divinity and humanity of Jesus Christ. What do we have to offer to the Lord? I hope we can all say, in part, our financial giving to show our gratitude for his love and kindness.
Thank you and God bless you.
Fr. Stoetzel