In a recent weekday Mass, we read from the Acts of the Apostles (4:32-37) in speaking about the early Christian community that "There was no needy person among them, for those who owned property or houses would sell them, and they were distributed to each according to their need."

Given the generosity of the "Christians" in our faith community of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish to those in need as recently reported in our bulletin, I wouldn't doubt that someone might have sold some property to give to the various needs that are ever present in our church and community.  In the calendar year 2012, when one adds up the charitable efforts of our local Knight of Columbus Council ($47,205), our Ladies of the Sacred Heart ($9,425), our Sacred Heart Men's Club ($6,200) and the charitable giving of our parishioners ($164,586) and what was allocated from our parish budget ($56,775), countless needs were met in many different ways.  For those who are "bottom line" people, that's a total of $284,191.

If your were a part of this tremendous "Christian witness", THANK YOU.  If you were not, let the good example of others inspire you to be among the faithful, generous Christians of this wonderful community.  It is an act of love that comes back to us in love (from God and others) many times over.