Now more than ever it takes all us standing together, united in our commitment to Jesus, to support the needs of Divine Mercy Parish and her parishioners.
Donations of your time, your talent, and your treasure not only are needed for your church to survive, this willing involvment is a vital part of the path of your spiritual development.
Your gifts are truly appreciated.
Experience the joy of generosity.
“To whom much is given, much will be required.” (Luke 12:48)
Although the Church teaches that offering some form of material support to the Church is obligatory for all Catholic adults who are able to do so, it doesn’t specify what percent of one’s income should be given. Remember, tithing was an Old Testament obligation that was incumbent on the Jews under the Law of Moses. Catholic Christians are dispensed from the obligation of tithing ten percent of their incomes, but not from the obligation to help the Church.
The key to understanding how God wants us to give to the Church is found in 1 Corinthians 16:2, “On the first day of the week [Sunday] each of you should set aside whatever he can afford,” and in 2 Corinthians 9:5-8,
Remember that giving of your time, as a volunteer, is just as important as giving of your “treasure”. As Christians we are called to “go forth and spread the Gospel of the Lord.” There are many ways to volunteer to help achieve this.