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Giving & Stewardship
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What is stewardship?The promotion and practice of stewardship is important for the mission of the Church
and for the spiritual well-being of each individual Christian.
Everyone benefits from the sacrificial gift one makes of his time, talent, and treasure."
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Make a gift to a parish, to Diocesan Catholic schools, to specific ministries, to the Catholic Foundation of Northwest Florida, or to support the Catholic Compass.
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Gifts to CSA support the Bishop and pastor in their three-fold mission of teaching, serving, and worshipping - giving you the opportunity to fulfill your baptismal call to discipleship. CSA provides funds at the diocesan level for ministries and operations that extend beyond the parish.
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Your gift supports the mission of Catholic Charities: to answer Christ's call to help those in need through social services. Catholic Charities provides emergency assistance, adoption services, immigration services, pregnancy support and more.
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October 18, 2026 – Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
IS 45:1, 4-6; PS 96:1, 3-5, 7-10; 1 THES 1:1-5B; MT 22:15-21
Today's readings remind us to be mindful not only of who we are, but also Whose we are.
In today's Gospel, the Pharisees attempt to trap Jesus by asking whether it is lawful to pay the tax to Caesar. Their question is meant to force Him into choosing sides. But Jesus refuses to be drawn into their narrow way of thinking.
Instead, He asks whose image appears on the coin. When they answer, "Caesar," Jesus responds, "Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God."
Those words remind us that while we have responsibilities in this world, our first allegiance belongs to God. Everything we have comes from Him, and through Baptism we have become His sons and daughters.
Our time, our talents, our treasure, and our very lives are gifts entrusted to us by the Lord. May we use them each day in grateful response to His goodness, remembering that we belong to Him above all else.
www.CatholicSteward.com
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LUMEN CHRISTI LEGACY SOCIETYLumen Christi means the "Light of Christ," which is the light in all things, which gives light to all things. Through their gifts, members of the Lumen Christi Legacy Society share in this light, helping others encounter Christ and bearing witness to the Gospel throughout Northwest Florida.
The Lumen Christi Legacy Society honors those who have named their parish, school, or the Foundation with a legacy gift.
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JOin us!Legacy isn't about being remembered. It's about remembering what matters and making sure it continues. Will you consider including the Church in your will or estate plan?
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your giftI have included my parish, school, or the Catholic Foundation of Northwest Florida in my will or trust.
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WE'RE HERE TO HELP
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John Kennedydevelopmentptdiocese.orgDirector of Stewardship and Foundation -
Andrea Rosenbaumrosenbaumaptdiocese.orgDirector of Mission Advancement -
Celeste Blakeblakecptdiocese.orgDevelopment Coordinator
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John is a certified financial planner with 35 years' experience in development and finance. He has organized successful development projects all over the United States and has been the director of development in our diocese since 2000. John became a CFP in April of 1994.Andrea brings 25 years of local philanthropy work, capital campaign experience, and nonprofit leadership to the Diocese. She leads the new Lumen Christi Legacy Society, provides development support on the parish level, and supports overall Foundation efforts.
Celeste has served the Diocese for 10 years, bringing extensive experience in stewardship, gift processing and data management to the team. She prepares donor acknowledgements, oversees stock and IRA charitable contributions, ensures accuracy across diocesan records, and provides support to parishes.
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