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CTK Newsletter - Oct 15

“Do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing.” - Matt 6:3. In stewardship, we want to protect the sense of giving. If every parish group, school organization, and ministry is constantly asking for money...
CTK Newsletter - Oct 8

“God loves a cheerful giver.” - 2 Cor 9:7 The parish shares responsibility for forming the next generation of disciples because the children of the parish are the concern of the whole parish. In stewardship, we learn to say...
CTK Newsletter - Oct 1

“Let the children come to me.” - Mk 10:14 A Catholic school is not simply a private school attached to a parish. It is not merely a product for those who can afford it. It is a mission of the parish. The school costs...
CTK Newsletter - Sep 24

Earlier this week, Fr. Devin decided to close the walkway, near the entrances on the north side of the church. There has been concern about "significant decay" of the covering and the support beams, dating back to 2015 (when the...
CTK Newsletter - Sep 17

“You are Christ’s body, and individually parts of it.” -1 Cor 12:27 The parish is the Body of Christ lived in a particular place. That changes how we understand giving. The parish is not a product, and parishioners are...
CTK Newsletter - Sep 10

“Bear one another’s burdens.” — Gal 6:2 A parish is not simply a place where I go when I need something. It is not a sacramental dispenser. It is not merely the place I go for Mass, confession, a school, a priest, or a...
CTK Newsletter - Sep 3

“As good stewards of God’s varied grace.” — 1 Pet 4:10 We give because God is giving in us and through us. The Gospel forms within us a moral responsibility to place our gifts at the service of others, “as good stewards...
CTK Newsletter - Aug 27

“Lend expecting nothing back.” — Lk 6:35 As Jesus taught us, we are to give expecting nothing in return. Tithing, as a stewardship key, avoids a calculus of self-interest. It flows instead from our identity in Christ and...
CTK Newsletter - Aug 20

“Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness.” — Mt 6:33 Every parish has practical needs. Lights must be paid for. Leaks must be fixed. Locks must be replaced. Parking lots need attention. Programs need resources...
CTK Newsletter - Aug 13

“Give and gifts will be given to you.” — Lk 6:38 There are many worthy causes to support. Causes need help. Nonprofits need support. Charities care for the poor and vulnerable in beautiful ways. At the same time, there is a...