Greetings in the Lord Jesus! For the past few months many people have been making preparations to conduct the 2016 Annual Catholic Appeal. It is now time for us to participate. As you know, this is my first opportunity to lead the Annual Catholic Appeal for the Diocese of Spokane and this column provides me the occasion to ask for your help in making our campaign a great success.
The theology of stewardship has deep roots in our Catholic tradition. The Biblical principal of stewardship simply means that we acknowledge the blessings we have received from God by offering a portion of them back to him in gratitude.
Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul brought reasons for gratitude at Thanksgiving and occasions for joy at Christmas to many disadvantaged neighbors in Eastern Washington through a number of service projects and other works.