In giving, we receive 

November 29, 2018


Dear Friends,
 
By now, hopefully, you have heard your pastor talking about the 2018 Annual Catholic Appeal.  Through your generosity we are nearing our annual goal. If you have already made your contribution thank you, if you have not, I’d like to personally invite you to participate in this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal and help us meet our goal this year.
 
Through the efforts of the Annual Catholic Appeal, our Church presents a legacy of quality education and formation, charitable care, pastoral support, a respect for human dignity and an unwavering commitment to the poor. You also support your parish as it helps individuals through its ministries – educational, social outreach, pastoral and even missionary. Yet, there remains a host of other needs that are beyond the ability of any one parish to meet. This year’s theme, “In giving, we receive…” embodies the spirit of stewardship: By giving to the Annual Catholic Appeal we also become the recipients of God’s many gifts and blessings.
 
I ask that you join me in participating in this year’s ACA - Every gift is important and you alone know what amount is right for you and your financial circumstances. 

In Christ, 
 
Most Rev. Thomas Daly
Bishop of Spokane
 

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Prayer for Stewardship

Lord, giver of life and source of our freedom, we are reminded that “In giving, we receive.”  It is from your hand that we have received all good things, all that we are and all that we will be. 
 
Gracious and loving God, you call us to be the stewards of your abundance, the caretakers of
all you have entrusted to us. 
 
Help us always to use your gifts wisely and teach us to share them generously.  May our faithful stewardship bear witness to the love of Christ in our lives.
 
We pray this with grateful hearts in Jesus’ name.
 
Amen