Stewardship Today
Seeds of Instruction
By Stewardship Today Staff
Squirrels may be simple scavengers, but they are resourceful ones. Much of their diet is readily gathered from the base of trees, along sidewalk edges, and in collecting pockets as diverse as shingled roof valleys and blocked aluminum gutters. Encased in its protective shell, the meat of an acorn is a ready supply of food for the excitable squirrel just as it comes, resting right there on the soil. Yet, when consumed by that rich earth, its inherent potential yields more than food, for an oak provides sustenance, shade and shelter for many more animals and for people, too. A simple, innocuous seed is a truly miraculous thing. 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:
Giving Success Program Webinar
In these unprecedented times, you need tools to help you effectively manage new ways of engaging with your parish communities. An online giving option, like ParishSOFT Giving, provides your parish with both a contact-free donation process and sustainable revenue.

CCF is partnering with ParishSOFT to help parishes maximize the benefits of ParishSOFT Giving and its Giving Success Program. Please join us on Tuesday, October 20, at 10 a.m. CT to learn how a ParishSOFT Giving Success Coach can work with you to not only meet your parish's specific needs but also to further enhance your knowledge and use of the software. Your Success Coach can help you optimize forms, enhance your reach with Religious Education registration, or meet your goals for a communications campaign. The best part? This program comes at no extra cost.

Click here to register for the webinar. For questions, please contact ParishSOFT and Data Coordinator Ryan Adams at radams@ccfnola.org or 504.527.5796.
ParishSOFT
Hint of the Month

If you find a duplicate family or member in your database, DO NOT DELETE! Email Ryan Adams the numbers next to the name in the details and let him know which person should be listed as primary. He will merge the records for you!
Reminder:
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 second event, Living the Truth in Love: Two Sides of the Same Coin, takes place on Wednesday, October 7, 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.
Reminder: 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.
Resources

  • Click here to download the #iGiveCatholic "Fundraising in Difficult Times" webinar recording and access the presentation PDF.
ParishSOFT Trainings

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Within the Greater New Orleans area, there are countless people working to meet the needs of the specific populations they serve: their parish, school, and ministry communities. Click above to hear how people just like you are making a big difference in our archdiocese.