Stewardship Today
A Burden, Light and Easy
By Stewardship Today Staff
To the weary and the burdened, Jesus offered wonderful solace and hope. “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest,” he said. “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light” (Matthew 11:28-30). At first glance, the passage is both comforting and perplexing. To those exhausted from labor, Jesus promised rest. Yet how can rest involve a burden? Read More Here
ICSC Catholic Stewardship Moments
and e-Bulletin
The International Catholic Stewardship Council (ICSC) offers a variety of resources to foster stewardship in your parish. One of their most popular resources is a monthly eBulletin that includes articles designed to foster a culture of generosity. In addition, the newsletter includes a section called Stewardship Moments, which presents weekly bulletin reflections based on that week’s Liturgical readings. ICSC resources are provided so that parish office staff can place them in bulletins or offer as a complete reprint. 

Click here and scroll down to see the latest installment of their Monthly eBulletin in English and Spanish. You will find Stewardship Moments at the end of the eBulletin.
ParishSOFT Giving:
Online Giving Savings Offer Extended
During this time of need, parishes looking for an immediate online giving option are encouraged to consider ParishSOFT Giving, which offers:

  • Online donation collection through a customized giving page for parishioners and donors to access via your website or anywhere you share the link.
  • Text giving, which allows parishioners and donors to make fast, simple gifts. 
  • Complete integration, so there is no need to import your online contribution data.

As a reminder, CCF has leveraged our partnership with ParishSOFT Giving to waive the $250 set-up fee. Additionally, your parish would qualify for the rates provided in this flyer. Given the current landscape, CCF is offering to pay the $100/parish project management fee.

Click here to sign up. ParishSOFT and Data Coordinator Ryan Adams will be available to help with the set up and support of ParishSOFT Giving in your parish. Please contact him at radams@ccfnola.org or 504.527.5796.
ParishSOFT
Hint of the Month

With Religious Education classes starting, it's a good time to ensure that parishioner data is correct. Use the information from your class registration forms to verify that it is the same as what is in the system. If it's not, make updates!
Announcement:
ParishSOFT Virtual Trainings

The Catholic Community Foundation is offering Archdiocese of New Orleans parish staff members and priests multiple virtual training opportunities this fall. Click here for more details. Registration is required. Click the links below to register.
Reminder: Fall 2020
Catholic Lens Series

Notre Dame Seminary and CCF are co-hosting the 4-part Catholic Lens Series: Living the Gospel in a Fractured Culture. The first event, Developing a Catholic Lens: The Church as a "Creative Minority," takes place this Wednesday, September 2, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. You may attend the series in-person or virtually. Socially distanced events will be held at Schulte Auditorium at Notre Dame Seminary. Virtual attendees will receive a streaming link via email. Click here for more details or register at the links below.
Announcement: Church Management Certificate Program

The Villanova University Center for Church Management is offering a 12-part Church Management Certificate Program webinar series. The seminars are designed to allow busy pastors, parochial vicars, business managers, and other church administrators to participate without having to leave the privacy of their home or office. Click here for more details. Full scholarships are available for 10 priests. Please contact Dr. Susie Veters at sveters@ccfnola.org for information.
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ParishSOFT Trainings

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