TITHING - WHAT CAN I GIVE BACK TO GOD?

Sacrifice is an individual thing. God truly asks nothing of us that is ours. He asks only a share of what He has given to us. If we give only when it's easy to give, we are not doing our share or even trying to sacrifice.

Each of us must judge for ourselves what we will give each week. This action must be based upon individual conditions and not those of our neighbor. Our weekly offering to God should not be based on what others do. It should be what we are able to do. Our parish asks for equal sacrifice for God - not for.equal offerings.

For a long time, many methods have been used to help answer the question: "How much should I give on a regular basis to support my parish?" Some feel tithing is the answer – 5 %to my parish and 5% to other charities. Others have tried to give $1.00 a week for each $1,000 of annual income. In some places, people contribute two hours pay per week. All amount to about 5% of weekly income, but the final determination must be a personal one. It must be based on an individual's need to share fairly with others in a genuine spirit of commitment and service.

Through the generosity of parishioners, we have a skilled and talented staff, beautiful worship space and well maintained buildings and grounds. It is our hope that this level of stewardship will continue so that we can maintain what we have and continue to provide for the spiritual and physical needs of our parishioners.

Here is a suggested guide for you to consider to determine the amount you would give for your weekly contribution.

5% of weekly income results in a weekly gift of:	If weekly income from all sources is:
$50.00	$1,000.00
$25.00	$500.00
$15.00	$300.00
$10.00	$200.00

We ask all of our parishioners to consider this plan to determine the amount

that can be given for your weekly contributions.