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Gents,
Welcome. I hope many of you are checking out this site for the first time following the Christmas Concert. Another great turnout of folks to what is a great semi-annual event. I find the intro of MASH at the concert this evening a completion of a full circle. To me, having attended many concerts in the past, and not really knowing anyone there was a huge part of the inspiration for MASH. Prior to MASH, in attending the concert I recognized many men, shared a friendly head nod and maybe knew them as the husband of so and so, but really knew even the names of very few men. I was simply a man AT sacred heart....
So, if you are just visiting our blog and seeing our events.. I would like to invite you to be more than just present AT your kids events or school but to be with your kids AND part of the Sacred Heart community. There is no challenge greater than being a Dad. The impact a father has on his children is incredible. The men in MASH are seeking ways to become better men, better Dads and better spiritual leaders of our households. We are simply trying to find ways to become more involved in our own kids lives and working together to do this Dad job a little better.
MASH is free, we don't require attendance and we try not to ask for money. All we are really after is your time and your input. We feel we can all become better Dad's AND a better community by fun, fatih, and fellowship together.
I would encourage you to get involved -- go from an AT to AND -- your kids will appreciate it and you will to.
On a personal note, I have had the great opportunity over the last 4 years to meet and get to know many Dad's at Sacred Heart via MASH. I have a whole new perspective on the wonderful community we have at SHCS.
We hope to see you soon. Merry Christmas
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Dads And Donuts Reminder
A reminder that Dads And Donuts encourages dads to carve out at least one day each week to take their children to school. Make it special by leaving early, sharing a donut with them or maybe hot chocolate or some other treat.
You'll strengthen your bond and create memories that will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
After dropping your children off at school, you are welcome to join us in the Shae Room every Friday morning beginning at 7:50 AM to meet other SHCS dads and learn about whats going on at the school. Our Friday mornings are regular, informal, and very informational.
Comment to this posting or call 591-4108 if you have questions or need help finding the Shae Room.
Happy Advent, everyone!
You'll strengthen your bond and create memories that will NEVER BE FORGOTTEN.
After dropping your children off at school, you are welcome to join us in the Shae Room every Friday morning beginning at 7:50 AM to meet other SHCS dads and learn about whats going on at the school. Our Friday mornings are regular, informal, and very informational.
Comment to this posting or call 591-4108 if you have questions or need help finding the Shae Room.
Happy Advent, everyone!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Stewardship - Why give to the church?
When one contributes to their local church, synagogue or mosque they are supporting organizations which contribute nothing but positive elements to the community in which they are located.
A myriad of philanthropic programs are supported, some solely, by neighborhood religious organizations.
With little fanfare or public hype, these organizations quietly serve their communities largely through volunteer labor and efforts. Although to be truly effective and sustainable, funding is inevitably needed.
There are those who will readily donate money to non-religious charitable organizations but would never consider giving to an affiliated religious group on the grounds that they themselves are not actively religious.
I find this mentality to be consummately irrational as the services rendered by these entities are just as valuable and meaningful to the community as any other charity.
Perhaps more so as in the example of AA, Salvation Army and other “secular” organizations which include the involvement of a higher being in their ministry.
The particular denomination with which I am involved speaks of stewardship as the pro-offering of time, talent and treasure. I would submit that time and treasure would be enough. Firstly, because the element of “talent” is intimidating in that many people do not consider them selves “talented” enough to contribute something specific. And secondly because if one opts to contribute their time, they will naturally be drawn to those needs which take advantage of their particular strengths.
In conclusion, I declare that I for one am grateful for the organizational efforts of my local church to maintain outlets for me to make my community a better place. Without them my contributions of time and treasure would not have nearly the impact or focus otherwise.
I strongly encourage anyone who reads this to consider the benefits of having such well organized and well intentioned conduits available in our community and to find the inspiration and grace to contribute to these worthy and noble efforts.
Humbly submitted with heartfelt gratitude,
Marty Velas
A myriad of philanthropic programs are supported, some solely, by neighborhood religious organizations.
With little fanfare or public hype, these organizations quietly serve their communities largely through volunteer labor and efforts. Although to be truly effective and sustainable, funding is inevitably needed.
There are those who will readily donate money to non-religious charitable organizations but would never consider giving to an affiliated religious group on the grounds that they themselves are not actively religious.
I find this mentality to be consummately irrational as the services rendered by these entities are just as valuable and meaningful to the community as any other charity.
Perhaps more so as in the example of AA, Salvation Army and other “secular” organizations which include the involvement of a higher being in their ministry.
The particular denomination with which I am involved speaks of stewardship as the pro-offering of time, talent and treasure. I would submit that time and treasure would be enough. Firstly, because the element of “talent” is intimidating in that many people do not consider them selves “talented” enough to contribute something specific. And secondly because if one opts to contribute their time, they will naturally be drawn to those needs which take advantage of their particular strengths.
In conclusion, I declare that I for one am grateful for the organizational efforts of my local church to maintain outlets for me to make my community a better place. Without them my contributions of time and treasure would not have nearly the impact or focus otherwise.
I strongly encourage anyone who reads this to consider the benefits of having such well organized and well intentioned conduits available in our community and to find the inspiration and grace to contribute to these worthy and noble efforts.
Humbly submitted with heartfelt gratitude,
Marty Velas
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