Our deepest reason for giving is not because our parish has needs but because we have a spiritual need to give. We are called to give to God from our first fruits and to recognize that everything comes from Him. Our gifts to God should be out of faith and gratitude for what God has done for us. Just like the apostles who laid down their nets the moment Jesus called them, we, too, should lay down everything, even something as important to us as our finances, to follow Christ. God’s promise to us is a promise of life and security when we place all of our trust in Him. “The Lord will be with you and will never fail you or forsake you. So do not fear or be dismayed” (Deuteronomy 31:8).

• Pray about the best use of our financial resources and ask God to show you where you need to give Him priority in them.

• Evaluate your regular offertory gift and increase it based on what you think God is calling you to give until you reach the full tithe.

• Commit to giving regularly to God through the parish offertory, and be faithful to your tithing commitment, even when you attend Mass elsewhere.

GIVE NOW