Good Shepherd Sunday Reflections
This week, the Church joyfully welcomed Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, as the 267th successor of St. Peter. Born...
Mother’s Day Fundraising Ideas That Touch the Heart
I have a tiny confession to make. Every year around this time, inboxes start filling up with “last-minute Mother’s Day gifts” and...
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...
A Gentle Goodbye: Mourning the Loss of Pope Francis
Today, the world feels a little quieter. A little heavier. We’ve lost someone truly special—Pope Francis. And honestly, it just hurts....
15 Questions to help decide on the right fundraising platform
When we say a nonprofit fundraising software, the first and foremost thought is the high cost that goes into the purchase and maintenance...
5th Sunday of Lent 2025: Forgiveness, Hope & Renewal
Pastoral Notes for the 5th Sunday of Lent, April 6, 2025, Year C N.B. Many parishes may be using the Year A readings for the OCIA, focusing...
DIY Fundraising Ideas for Nonprofits
The concept of DIY fundraising is a breath of fresh air for the otherwise onerous and monotonous process of peer-to-peer fundraising....
Pastoral Reflection for the 3rd Sunday of Lent, March 23, 2025, Year C
Pastoral Reflection for the 3rd Sunday of Lent, March 23, 2025, Year C Many parishes engaged in the OCIA (formerly the RCIA) may use the...
GC Pastoral Notes with Important Call to Action, 2nd Sunday of Lent
“Our citizenship is in heaven.” Pastoral Reflection for the 2nd Sunday of Lent, March 16, 2025, Year C Sunday’s readings are about...
Strengthening Faith Through Lent: Prayer, Fasting & Alms-Giving
Pastoral Notes for the 1st Sunday of Lent, March 2, 2025, Year C Participating in the liturgy and the liturgical seasons helps to form us...