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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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May 10, 2026 - Sixth Sunday of Easter
ACTS 8:5-8, 14-17; PS 66:1-7, 16, 20; 1 PT 3:15-18; JN 14:15-21
On this sixth Sunday of Easter, our readings remind us that God must come first in our lives, and that love of God is shown through concrete actions — this is precisely why the stewardship way of life is so necessary.
Our second reading, from St. Peter, challenges us to “Sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts.” In other words, we are to put Christ above all else. His role is not only as Savior — as essential as that is — but as Lord of our lives. As His disciples, we are called to place Him at the center of everything — our time, our talent, and our treasure.
The beauty of the stewardship way of life is that it gives us a concrete way to live this out. It allows us to demonstrate that Christ truly is Lord of our lives, because love is not merely a feeling. “Whoever has my commandments and observes them is the one who loves me,” Jesus tells us in our Gospel from John.
True love is an act of the will. It requires obedience, humility, and deep trust in God. But the reward is extraordinary. Christ tells us, “Whoever loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and reveal myself to him.”
Could there be anything more fulfilling than living in such a way that the God of the universe reveals Himself more fully 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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