Dear Friends,
As we roll out this year's Upper Peninsula Catholic Service Appeal, I am energized by the Next Generation of our faith. As in the photo of Kayla above, they give freely, with love, and with the understanding that what we share multiplies. If you'd like to see more testimonials from the young people of our diocese, check out our UPCSA newsletter here.
Please prayerfully consider your pledge to UPCSA this year to continue the mission.
Gratefully,
Terri Gadzinski
Stewardship & Development Executive Director
Diocese of Marquette
Get Your Seminarian Magnet!
You can get a magnet like the one above for your refrigerator with a donation to Yoopers for Seminarians. Just click here to donate online or send a check to: Yoopers for Seminarians, 1004 Harbor Hills Dr., Marquette, MI 49855
And thank you for continuing to pray for and support our seminarians.
October is Respect Life Month
As part of the Year of Saint Joseph, the USCCB is highlighting this great saint’s example as a defender of life. A printed poster and prayer card illustrating Saint Joseph’s loving care and protection of the Christ Child and Blessed Mother are available to order.
You can download the above poster and other materials by visiting www.respectlife.org
* Eucharistic Revival *
A Hidden Hope
The world lies in the power of the evil one. The world does not recognize the light that shines in the darkness. If never did; it never will. But there are people who, in the midst of the world, live with the knowledge that He is alive and dwells within us, that He has overcome the power of death and opens the way to glory. Are there people who come together, who come around the table and do what He did, in memory of Him? Are there people who keep telling each other the stories of hope and, together, go out to care for their fellow human beings, not pretending to solve all problems, but to bring a smile to a dying man and a little hope to a lonely child?
It is so little, so unspectacular, yes, so hidden, this Eucharistic life, but it is like yeast, like a mustard seed, like a smile on a baby's face. It is what keeps faith, hope, and love alive in a world that is constantly on the brink of self-destruction.
- Henri J.M. Nouwen
With Burning Hearts
Diocese Receives Award
The International Catholic Stewardship Council awarded the Diocese of Marquette an honorable mention for its work in Planned Giving. Jesus taught that all gifts are from God. Stewardship is a very practical concept that reminds us to use our resources wisely and give back to God in thanksgiving for all He has given to us. If you have questions about making a gift to your parish or the many ministries of the Church, please contact Terri Gadzinski at tgadzinski@dioceseofmarquette.org or (906) 227-9108. And if you have yet to see the beautiful video that was produced as part of this initiative, you can enjoy it here.
Catholic Service Award
Deacon Tom and Mary Anne McClelland were honored with a Catholic Service Award this past weekend for sharing their many talents with various parishes on the eastern end of the Upper Peninsula. To read their full story and that of other award recipients, see the online version of The U.P. Catholic here.
The Diocese of Marquette Now Accepts Bitcoin!
We are happy to announce that the Diocese of Marquette is now working with The Giving Block to fundraise cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. To learn how this may be beneficial to you, visit our diocesan website here.
If I can be of assistance to you in planning a gift to your parish or favorite ministry at the time of your death, don't hesitate to reach me by clicking the blue Reply arrow below or by phone or email.
Gratefully,
Terri Gadzinski
Stewardship & Development Executive Director
Diocese of Marquette