LINKS WE RECOMMEND
Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge
http://www.diobr.org
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops
http://usccb.org
The Vatican Website
http://www.vatican.va
Diocese of Baton Rouge Office of Stewardship
http://www.officeofstewardship.com
CATHOLIC SAINTS ON STEWARDSHIP
From St. Ephraem the Syrian:
“In this night that belongs to the meek One, let there be nothing high or haughty. In this day of pardoning, let us not exact punishment for trespasses. In this day of gladness, let us not spread sadness.”
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge
Please consider your involvement in Catholic Charities of Baton Rouge annual program, “The Community Comes Together for Christmas.” From Catholic Charities’ web pages, we read, “Sponsor a family through Catholic Charities’ Community Comes Together for Christmas Program and make their season as joyous as yours! Many of the families served by Catholic Charities rely on the generosity of our donors at Christmas to make the holidays bright. These single mothers, grandparents raising grandchildren, and seniors struggle throughout the year to meet needs on meager budgets. This year, please give the gift of Christmas to those in need.”
Visit www.christmas.ccdiobr.org to register, choose a family or families to sponsor, and discover how you can help, providing Christmas blessings to those in need.
THE STEWARD'S BOOKSHELF
Recommended Resources
for Reflection and Study
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Please visit “The Steward’s Bookshelf”
for additional recommendations.
NATIONAL CATHOLIC NEWS
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LOCAL DIOCESAN NEWS
| Televised Mass |
Catholic Life Television broadcasts the Tuesday Midday Mass, live from St. Joseph Cathedral at 12 Noon, and rebroadcasts the service at 6 PM and 10:30 PM. Visit www.catholiclifetv.org for a variety of daily Catholic programming. |
Give Catholic on Giving Tuesday
On December 3, generous individuals from the Diocese of Baton Rouge will contribute in support of worthy organizations and ministries through a global effort known as Giving Tuesday. In support of diocesan ministries, and to celebrate our Catholic faith, please make your special gift “to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, give shelter to the homeless, and preserve our Catholic heritage for future generations, giving through #iGiveCatholic.” Please visit the website and discover ways you might participate by giving to support local and regional ministries: www.batonrouge.igivecatholic.org. If, for any reason, you happen to miss this great opportunity to contribute, please visit the site, the Office of Stewardship web page, or options in your own Catholic parish, and give in support of worthy ministries this holiday season.
STEWARDSHIP IN SCRIPTURE
“A voice proclaims: In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord! Make straight in the wasteland a highway for our God! Every valley shall be lifted up, every mountain and hill made low; the rugged land shall be a plain, the rough country, a broad valley. Then the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together; for the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”
(Isaiah 40: 3-5; New American Bible, Revised Edition)
FROM THE ARCHIVES
At Home There, and Never Alone
From the Stewardship Today Archives, December 2007
The holiday film Home Alone remains a seasonal favorite, repeatedly replayed on television from Thanksgiving to Christmas. Though fans of the film recall young Kevin’s skill in protecting his home and the slapstick antics that befall the two would-be “Wet Bandits,” a poignant vignette is sandwiched between these memorable scenes....read more
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Planned Giving
Turn Your Annual Gift into a Forever Gift
Annual gifts are a critical lifeline to the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Without them, we couldn’t fully fund our work. If you’re an annual donor, you know firsthand the satisfaction that comes from making a difference—and we deeply appreciate your generosity. But as you look to the future, you may wonder what will happen to the programs made possible through your gifts once you’re gone. How can you make sure your generosity continues forever?
Read more . . .
And, for additional information concerning Diocese of Baton Rouge Planned Giving options, please visit the “Plan My Legacy” page through the Office of Stewardship website: http://officeofstewardship.planmylegacy.org
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“Charity is the bond of brotherhood, the foundation of peace, the mainstay and security of unity, which is greater than both hope and faith, which excels both good works and martyrdom, which will abide with us always, eternal with God in the kingdom of heaven.””
St. Cyprian of Carthage
“We must have such great love for the truth that our words will take on the character of oaths.”
St. Paulinus of Nola
