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At his inauguration, new president of Silver Lake College in Manitowoc calls for working more closely with elementary and high schools

Movie on St. Therese of Lisieux, Therese, opens Nov. 5 at Marcus Bay Park Cinema in Ashwaubenon

Humanitarian nongovernmental organizations provide relief in Haiti after Tropical Storm Jeanne, say situation is beginning to stabilize

Dennis Heaney -- Promoting role of parenthood occupies efforts of Judge Andy Devine

Fr. John Dietzen -- Obligations to accept or refuse cancer treatment

Fr. Richard McBrien -- St. Charles Borromeo, St. Leo the Great still provide great example for church

George Weigel -- Prayers of the Faithful should come from our deepest beliefs, not mistaken ideas

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Articles found only in the 8-page special section in the print edition:

Making prayer a part of family celebrations

De Pere dad promotes positive environment through Little League

Allowance is good way to teach children about budgeting, saving

Three sisters turn Crystal Coffee Co. and Beanery in Green Bay into family friendly business

Tips to make home safer for seniors and prevent falls

How to avoid losing your temper when dealing with children

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Giving and sharing can come in many forms
Howard pastor talks openly about stewardship and lives it
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FIRST IN: Fr. Greg Smith places his weekly offering envelope in the collection basket at St. John the Baptist Parish, Howard. Fr. Bill Swichtenberg also contributes. (Rick Evans photo)
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First in a three-part series on the Stewardship of Sharing
By Sarah Malcore
Compass Correspondent
Giving and sharing come in many forms. That is the message Fr. Greg Smith, co-pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Howard, spreads to his parish.
Nor does giving always have to be in the form of cash, Fr. Smith says. It can also come in the form of time or talent.
"I grew up during a time where people did not talk about stewardship," Fr. Smith says. "It seemed that back then the parish was run cheaper and the need just was not as serious as it is today."
Fr. Smith says he did not give stewardship much thought until he was in the seminary where a classmate mentioned that he once had a pastor who put an envelope in the basket every week.
"I found it quite interesting to hear that a priest was giving into the collection basket like the rest of the parish," Fr. Smith says. "I spoke to other priests and classmates about the matter. At the time, it seemed the consensus was that giving your life to the church was enough, and that we were not expected to give more. That idea bothered me over time though, a priest who did not support his own parish."
But stewardship remained on Fr. Smith's mind. In about 1984, while he was a pastor at St. Luke Parish in Two Rivers, the parish was part of a program that brought in speakers who talked about sacrificial giving. Full story ...

Election affects religion, politics
Lingering effects expected in the aftermath of the 2004 vote
Parishes, vicariates ready for Eucharistic Days
Over the next year, Bp. David Zubik will take part in the observances in each vicariate
Diocesan retreat center accredited
Assures top-notch camp experience

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Bridging the Gap by Bishop David Zubik --
Bridging the Gap: All in the Family

Reflection on the Readings by Auxiliary Bishop Morneau --
November 7, 2004: Choose road of love, growth and grace

Explaining the Scripture by Fr. Richard Ver Bust --
November 7, 2004: 'Good hope' in the coming of Christ

Editorial -- Bread of life
Novel points out important lesson about the Eucharistic banquet for Year of the Eucharist

Editorial -- Just for Kids 17: 2004
Christmas stories is the theme this year

Eye on the Capitol --
Tuesday's voting doesn't end our call to faithful citizenship

Foundations of Faith --
Stewardship and the Church have lots in common
Acts of the Apostles tells us how they lived; the Creed tells us how we live

Saint of the Day --
First U.S. saint was an immigrant
Mother Cabrini came to run orphanage that didn't exist

Calendar of Events

Articles on Bishop's Appeal 2004:
Bishop's Appeal hits $4.67 million (September 3, 2004)
Giving to Bishop's Appeal makes some major gains (May 21, 2004)
Gifts to annual Bishop's Appeal top $4 million (May 14, 2004)
Gifts to annual Bishop's Appeal near $4 million (Apr. 30, 2004)
Appeal tops $3.4 million (Apr. 2, 2004)
Diocese offers helping hands in many ways (Mar. 26, 2004)
Sidebar: Bishop's Appeal
Sidebar: Topping $3 million
Providing an escape from financial quagmire (Mar. 19, 2004)
Sidebar: Nearing $3 million
Parish finds help from diocese only a phone call away (Mar. 12, 2004)
Sidebar: Appeal giving up
Consultant helps parishes tune up Sunday liturgies (Mar. 5, 2004)
Sidebar: Appeal tops $2 million
Camp draws generations of diocesan youth (Feb. 27, 2004)
Sidebar: Appeal at 30%
Befriending persons in need (Feb. 20, 2004)
Diocese helps engaged prepare for marriage (Feb. 13, 2004)
Appeal theme mirrors Catholic way of life (Feb. 6, 2004)
Pie chart of Bishop's Appeal use

Bridging the Gap by Bishop David A. Zubik --
Blockbuster action and beyond (Feb. 6, 2004)
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