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Dear Friends, “What I have, I give.” Those are words of St. Peter in the Book of Acts. For me, they sum up beautifully what Sacrificial Giving is all about: giving back to God what God has given to us. It’s not the size of the gift that’s important, but rather giving of our substance—giving what we have, giving even when it’s not easy to give. In these times when we are experiencing so much uncertainty, we give thanks for the many blessings we have received. And we find ourselves thinking about the many people in our midst and in our world who lack even the basic necessities of life. The need is overwhelming, but as a community of faith, we can do infinitely more than we can as individuals. Together, we as the parish community of St. James Cathedral can reach out in the name of Christ to the poor, the elderly, and the immigrant. We can celebrate in a powerful way the mysteries of our faith; and we can provide a refuge and a gathering place for the city in times of sorrow and rejoicing. Let us commit ourselves to be good stewards of the gifts God has given us: by participating regularly and actively in the Sunday Eucharist; by sharing our time and talent with our community; and by making a prayerful commitment to support St. James Cathedral financially, to the extent we are able, in the coming year. Thank you for your prayerful
response and for all the ways you make this parish community what it is! Father Michael G. Ryan
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