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John the Baptist is in the desert, near to Jerusalem, proclaiming a baptism of forgiveness and announcing the coming of the Lord with great anticipation. Yet, he feels unworthy of the Lord, his own cousin, Jesus. Even so, Jesus will come to him! How many of us feel unworthy? How many stay away from Christ because they feel unworthy or unwelcome? The good news is that the Lord wants to come to them, just as he came to his cousin, John. Jesus is the very embodiment of the proclamation we heard from the Prophet Isaiah in today’s 1st reading. He is the one who will bring God’s comfort to His people! In Christ, their oppression is at an end. If Advent is about the coming of the Lord, let us take this time to invite Him to come into our hearts and souls now! Call to action: St. Bernard referred to the coming of Christ (Advent) in three ways. The first was the coming of Jesus at Christmas as a matter of history (past). The second is the Advent of the Lord in the form of the Holy Spirit, who is here with us now guiding the Church (present). And the third is the Advent regarding the coming of Christ at the end of all time to unveil the new creation (future). In modern times we have tended to focus only on the first of St. Bernard’s meanings of Advent. This has, no doubt, been exacerbated by the commercialization of Christmas and the entire holiday season. However, if we are responsible pastors, we need to help our people have the fuller understanding of what Advent means for us as Christians. When we decorate our homes and churches, we are not merely mimicking our neighbors but making a statement about the future! All things shall be made new in Christ, and in Christ we shall dwell in the light! Let’s educate our people about why we decorate and what it means from a Christian point of view! You can use your GC Smart Tools to send short messages to your people that will educate them and remind them of who they are, children of the light! Pastoral Action Points The feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe will bring lots of parishioners and visitors to your parish, making this celebration the perfect opportunity to welcome all, grow engagement and donations in support of your mission and ministries. Join Edgar Barroso for a very special webinar to learn more about ways to boost your parish engagement and giving for the Our Lady of Guadalupe feast day. Friday December 8, 2023 at 10 a.m. CLICK HERE to Register! Pastors, have you asked your parishioners to consider their Christmas or end of the year gift to the parish? Join us for an upcoming webinar where you will learn all of the marketing materials and tools GiveCentral has available to assist you with engagement and giving for Christmas and year-end giving. DEC 11 Webinar Registration DEC 15 Webinar Registration DEC 18 Webinar Registration Stay up-to-date with news & information - follow us on social! Toll-free: 833.716.2612 | Email us at: support@givecentral.org Facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube Instagram

August 9, 2024 • Pastoral Notes

Advent Reflections: Inviting Christ into Our Lives Today and Beyond

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GIVE CENTRAL Vs DONORBOX WHY IS GIVE CENTRAL THE BEST CHOICE?

August 6, 2024 • Alumini Giving

GIVECENTRAL VS DONORBOX

WHY IS GIVECENTRAL THE BEST CHOICE?     Donation and fundraising are the most important pillars of any nonprofit organization. In...

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grow parish online donations - case study

December 9, 2020 • Case Studies

[Case Study Saint Elizabeth] Tips for parishes to grow donations year over year

Saint Elizabeth saw a 15% growth in donations (YoY) with GiveCentral During the pandemic outbreak, many nonprofit organizations chose to...

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[Success Story] Innovative ideas to build buzz for your church

November 5, 2020 • Case Studies

[Success Story] Innovative ideas to build buzz for your church

How Divine Mercy Parish raised $85,509 in the last 3 months With the right tools, online fundraising allowed Divine Mercy Parish to...

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Ideas for virtual donor stewardship

October 27, 2020 • Nonprofit Fundraising

20 Ideas to Virtually Steward Donors for Nonprofit Organizations

When we say donor stewardship, it only starts when a donor has contributed to your organization. It mainly refers to how relationships and...

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Digital Fundraising

October 16, 2020 • Covid Fundraising

How Digital Fundraising Can Inspire Young Donors

Digital Fundraising Strategies has become the need of the hour, and many nonprofits have so excellently adapted to the changes that the...

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September 23, 2020 • Guest Post

[Guest Post] 5 Online Fundraising Campaigns Religious Charities Can Try

As you know, the coronavirus outbreak has completely altered the way that nonprofits and organizations of all shapes and sizes raise money...

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Case study - St. Giles Catholic Parish

September 7, 2020 • Case Studies

Online Giving Helps Parish Raise $91,061 In 2 Months

Even as in-person events and activities were canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, our partner GiveCentral locations raised thousands...

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Right Donor Management Software

July 16, 2020 • Donor Management

7 Ways to Choosing the Perfect Donor Management Software

The right management software is your perfect solution when it comes to saving time and money while bringing in more funds and managing the...

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Online nonprofit fundraising ideas

March 17, 2020 • Nonprofit Fundraising

5 innovative online nonprofit fundraising ideas

The Internet has opened up a plethora of communication opportunities for fundraisers. Here are 5 exciting online fundraising ideas you can...

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