Dear Parishioners,

In today’s Gospel according to Mark, Jesus tells a parable to a group of religious leaders.  He wants them to figure out which one of two sons did his father’s will.  Was it the son who said yes, but never showed up or the son who said no, but later changed his mind and carried out his father’s wishes?

Several weeks ago, during our Annual Stewardship Renewal, we all had the opportunity to decide and commit to how or if we will share our gifts of Time, Talent and Treasure with others.

There is a story told about a pig and a chicken walking down the road together.  As they walked along they read a sign advertising a breakfast to benefit the poor. The chicken said to the pig, “You and I should donate a ham and egg breakfast.”  The pig replied, “Not so fast, for you it would be a contribution, but for me it would be a total commitment.”  The difference between a contribution and commitment in this case is obvious.

If you have made a Good Faith Commitment, please complete it.  If you have an opportunity to make a commitment in the future, the door is always open and you will be welcomed with gratitude and companionship.

The inscription over the door at the entrance to our church says it all.  “GO IN PEACE TO LOVE AND SERVE THE LORD.”