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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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March 15, 2026 - Fourth Sunday of Lent
1 SM 16:1B, 6-7, 10-13A; PS 23:1-6; EPH 5:8-14; JN 9:1-41 or JN 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38
Today’s readings for this Fourth Sunday of Lent are filled with powerful contrasts — God’s vision versus human vision, the light of Christ versus the darkness of sin, and spiritual blindness versus spiritual sight. Embracing a stewardship way of life frees us from spiritual blindness, helps us see as God sees, and allows us to reflect Christ’s light in our daily lives.
In our Second Reading from Ephesians, St. Paul reminds us, “… You were once in darkness but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.” Through Baptism, the very life and light of the Blessed Trinity dwell within us. Yet amid the busyness and challenges of daily life, it is easy to forget this truth. We may even struggle to recognize whether our actions truly reflect Christ’s light.
A stewardship way of life — with its intentional and grateful use of our time, talent, and treasure — provides a daily guide to help us live as children of the light. It encourages us to make choices that reflect Christ in the way we serve, give, and love others.
In today’s Gospel from John, Jesus restores sight to a man born blind, and the man simply testifies that Christ “opened my eyes.” During these Lenten days, we too can ask Jesus to open our eyes — to help us see areas where spiritual blindness may still linger, especially in how we use the gifts entrusted to us.
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 nearly 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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