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Explore insightful pastoral notes to inspire church leaders and nonprofits. Discover spiritual guidance, fundraising ideas, and community-building tips.

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Trinity Sunday Reflections: Embracing Love and Generosity

This Sunday, we celebrate the Most Holy Trinity—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—our core profession of faith and the most intimate mystery...

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Pentecost Sunday Pastoral Notes: Embrace the Holy Spirit’s Call

Pastoral Notes for Pentecost Sunday I apologize for our notes sent earlier this week. Please accept my apologies. Below are updated notes...

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Rebuild the House with Mercy: Sunday Reflection on Unity, Healing & Purpose

This Sunday’s readings are a powerful reminder of the spiritual and emotional fractures we all experience—and God’s persistent call...

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Seventh Sunday of Easter: Parish Unity & Giving Ideas

This Sunday, June 1, the Church celebrates the Seventh Sunday of Easter, and the Gospel offers us a powerful prayer of Jesus: “I...

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Honor Heroes This Memorial Day Weekend with Giving

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.” — John 14:27 As we head into Memorial Day weekend, we take a moment to pause—not...

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Honoring Memorial Day with Faith: Parish Giving, Service & Reflection Tools

This Sunday, May 25, 2025, the Sixth Sunday of Easter, the Church presents a Gospel that speaks directly to the soul: “Peace I leave with...

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Good Shepherd Sunday and Mother’s Day: Honoring Giving

This Sunday, we gather under the tender image of Jesus as the Good Shepherd—the one who knows His sheep and lays down His life for them...

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Pope Francis Passing: A Message of Hope and Resurrection

Pastoral Notes for the 3rd Sunday of Easter, May 4, 2025, Year C These days have been emotional for so many. Pope Francis, the...

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Divine Mercy Sunday 2025: A Tribute to Pope Francis

Honoring the Pope, Embracing Mercy – A Powerful Post-Easter Reflection Pastoral Notes for the Second Sunday of Easter – Divine Mercy...

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Pastoral Notes for Easter Sunday 2025 | Encounter the Risen Christ

Pastoral Notes for Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, Year C The Church encourages us to participate in the full Easter Triduum as much as...

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