Thank you, Lord,
for the gift of life and for your love.

Nourish our hearts
with the spirit of stewardship
so that we may generously and joyfully
share the gifts we have received.

May we reflect our love for you
by sharing our time, talents and treasure
in providing for the needs
of our sisters and brothers.

Bless our parishes and our diocese
and strengthen our faith.

Fill us with your grace and peace
to make us the caring Christian community
we pray to be.

We ask this through Jesus Christ,
our savior and brother.

Amen