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Evansville, IN 47710 (812) 424-8344 Click here for the
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Generosity Looks Good on You!
In Chapter 5 of the book of Galatians, St. Paul tells of the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Among those fruits is generosity. Holy Redeemer parishioners have a strong history of being generous. I feel very blessed to be part of a parish that has demonstrated an amazing outpouring of generosity over the years. In the past 3-4 months alone, our parish has had numerous examples of being most generous.
Our parish in action
During the Fall Food Drive, our parish and school teamed up to collect over 300 diapers and supplies to Birthright for new and expectant mothers, more than 2,400 food items for the SVDP food pantry, and 1,150 boxes of mac ‘n cheese for The Salvation Army to distribute with Christmas meals. The giving tree and friendship tree during the Christmas season allowed us to provide gifts to dozens of families in need and cards or notes of encouragement for many who are unable to get out of their homes. Our recent winter wear drive allowed us to deliver more than 135 coats along with over 100 pairs of gloves and hats to 3 local homeless shelters.
There are incalculable additional acts of generosity from our parish community that many of us never see. Parishioners share their time, talent, and treasure though the many ministries and individual contributions that are simply “just what we do”– how awesome!
Upcoming Opportunity
We have another opportunity to continue this series of generous activities. On Sunday March 19 from 10am to 2pm we will be hosting a Blood Drive in partnership with the American Red Cross. The drive will be held in our cafeteria along with the March Fellowship Event (Coffee & Donuts). I look forward to our parish stepping up to provide something that is so essential to life. While it can be very rewarding to know who you are helping with your donations and how those donations are being used, this blood drive, like many of our drives, bring happiness and comfort to those in our local community that we likely do not know – what an incredible sign of Christ-like love.
Lenten Ideas
In his book The Generosity Habit, Matthew Kelly talks about how daily giving can change your life and transform the world. This book offers 101 creative and ways to be generous without requiring wealth or material items to do so. Try challenging yourself to perform one act of generosity for 10 straight days and see what a difference it can make in you. If you don’t read the book, you can find a series of short videos with ideas from the book through a quick YouTube search. Maybe try this if you are feeling particularly motivated: instead of “giving something up” for the upcoming Lenten season, try “giving something away” each day of Lent. That may sound daunting but think about it– if you are “only” able to perform an act of generosity for half of the days of Lent, you will still experience the grace of being generous and the world will also be a better place!
Peace,
Kurt Daunhauer,
Community Involvement Commission Chair
In Chapter 5 of the book of Galatians, St. Paul tells of the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Among those fruits is generosity. Holy Redeemer parishioners have a strong history of being generous. I feel very blessed to be part of a parish that has demonstrated an amazing outpouring of generosity over the years. In the past 3-4 months alone, our parish has had numerous examples of being most generous.
Our parish in action
During the Fall Food Drive, our parish and school teamed up to collect over 300 diapers and supplies to Birthright for new and expectant mothers, more than 2,400 food items for the SVDP food pantry, and 1,150 boxes of mac ‘n cheese for The Salvation Army to distribute with Christmas meals. The giving tree and friendship tree during the Christmas season allowed us to provide gifts to dozens of families in need and cards or notes of encouragement for many who are unable to get out of their homes. Our recent winter wear drive allowed us to deliver more than 135 coats along with over 100 pairs of gloves and hats to 3 local homeless shelters.
There are incalculable additional acts of generosity from our parish community that many of us never see. Parishioners share their time, talent, and treasure though the many ministries and individual contributions that are simply “just what we do”– how awesome!
Upcoming Opportunity
We have another opportunity to continue this series of generous activities. On Sunday March 19 from 10am to 2pm we will be hosting a Blood Drive in partnership with the American Red Cross. The drive will be held in our cafeteria along with the March Fellowship Event (Coffee & Donuts). I look forward to our parish stepping up to provide something that is so essential to life. While it can be very rewarding to know who you are helping with your donations and how those donations are being used, this blood drive, like many of our drives, bring happiness and comfort to those in our local community that we likely do not know – what an incredible sign of Christ-like love.
Lenten Ideas
In his book The Generosity Habit, Matthew Kelly talks about how daily giving can change your life and transform the world. This book offers 101 creative and ways to be generous without requiring wealth or material items to do so. Try challenging yourself to perform one act of generosity for 10 straight days and see what a difference it can make in you. If you don’t read the book, you can find a series of short videos with ideas from the book through a quick YouTube search. Maybe try this if you are feeling particularly motivated: instead of “giving something up” for the upcoming Lenten season, try “giving something away” each day of Lent. That may sound daunting but think about it– if you are “only” able to perform an act of generosity for half of the days of Lent, you will still experience the grace of being generous and the world will also be a better place!
Peace,
Kurt Daunhauer,
Community Involvement Commission Chair
Report and Inform
Every allegation of child abuse must be reported to Child Protection Services, an agency of Indiana state government.
Toll-free (800) 800-5556
In the event of an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor (a person under 18) by diocesan personnel, report the allegation to authorities, and inform the Victim Assistance Coordinator for the diocese. Toll-free (866) 200-3004, Local (812) 490-9565. Click here to be directed to the Catholic Diocese website.
Every allegation of child abuse must be reported to Child Protection Services, an agency of Indiana state government.
Toll-free (800) 800-5556
In the event of an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor (a person under 18) by diocesan personnel, report the allegation to authorities, and inform the Victim Assistance Coordinator for the diocese. Toll-free (866) 200-3004, Local (812) 490-9565. Click here to be directed to the Catholic Diocese website.
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