THE JESUS WHO IS BORN IN TIME AND HISTORY IS ALSO THE CHRIST WHO WILL COME IN GLORY TO JUDGE ALL In a time of great upheaval and chaos for Israel, Jeremiah reassures the people of better days to come, when a descendant of David will rule them with integrity and honesty.
Looking forward to the return of Christ in glory, Saint Paul reminds us that we must strive for true holiness now. In the Gospel, Jesus reminds us that no matter what befalls us in this life, we are to have confidence in him, the Son of Man. The season of Advent begins with a call to perseverance and vigilance as we prepare to celebrate not just the historical event of the birth of Jesus of Nazareth, but our central belief that Christ will come again in glory to judge all humanity. Our readings are chosen to help us reflect on this great truth and be prepared for the coming of Christ !
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The Diocese of Hamilton is conducting the One Heart, One Soul Campaign to raise money for every Parish in the Diocese and for shared ministries. Answers to a set of Frequently Asked Questions appear in Parish bulletins regularly. A compilation of all questions that have been published are available throughout the campaign at oneheartonesoul.ca.
What is the Diocese of Hamilton? The Diocese is an area of southeastern Ontario and a collection of 118 Parishes and 28 mission churches with 160 active priests. The Diocese aims to shepherd, support and serve Catholics in those Parishes and this region. Why does the Diocese need a campaign? Isn’t it already financially sound? Yes, the Diocese is financially sound, and that stability is allowing the Diocese to conduct a campaign that focuses on the needs of Parishes, while also enhancing some Diocesan ministries. The campaign is part of the long-term vision for the Diocese, a vision of a thriving Diocese supporting thriving Parishes working to draw more people closer to Christ. The campaign has the potential to renew struggling Parishes and to make strong Parishes stronger. What are the Diocese’s specific goals for the portion of funds it receives? Fifteen percent of the funds raised will go toward shared Diocesan ministries. These include campus ministry to college and university students as well as several ministries focused on those in need: hospital ministry, prison ministry and ministry to migrant workers. Why did the Diocese choose the Steier Group as a consultant for this campaign? The Diocese of Hamilton searched for a firm that best fit the Diocese’s needs and interviewed some of the leading Catholic fundraising companies in North America. The Steier Group’s tremendous experience with Catholic Diocesan and Parish campaigns, the quality of their on-site campaign managers, and – perhaps most of all – their love of the Church and commitment to living and encouraging Christian stewardship played big roles in the decision. |
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