The Mass is God's gift to us! What is our gift to God? Just think of the impact we could have on the world if each of us not only went to Mass every week, but also added one more gift to God!
Have you answered the call to commit to MASS PLUS ONE? Many of us already have several "plus ones". But even more of us don't have a "plus one". So, this year, be like Abbie Hannon who organizes the annual GIVING TREE project to help those who are in need. Or like Tom McCabe who VISITS THE HOMEBOUND. Or like Felicia Lynch who FILES PAPERS in the parish office every week. Or like Steve and Jean Blum who praise God through their MUSIC. Or like Yvette Gallagher who SPENDS AN HOUR IN THE CHAPEL. Your unique gifts build up the Body of Christ. Do something extra every week for God. Serve His people. What's your +1?
O my God,
Teach me to be generous:
To serve You as You deserve to be served,
To give without counting the cost,
To fight without fear of being wounded,
To work without seeking rest and
To spend myself without expecting any reward,
But the knowledge that I am doing Your holy will.
Amen.
- Prayer for Generosity, often attributed to St. Ignatius of Loyola -
"Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will" - Psalm 40
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