Almighty God, in your love for us you have blessed us abundantly. We glorify you and give you thanks for all the gifts you have given us... Our faith Our lives Our loved ones And especially for the wisdom and love of our founding members whose example of sacrifice in time, talent and treasure, continues to bless our parish and our homes. Most of all, we thank you for your only begotten Son, Jesus Christ whose sacrifice on the cross is made present to us in the Eucharist. Pour out your Spirit upon us; give us hearts of humility and gratitude. Help us to live as disciples modeling our lives after Christ's own pattern of self-giving love. We humbly ask you to send your Spirit upon our parish community during this crucial time as we embark upon a campaign to build upon the foundation laid by our forebears in faith. We offer our prayers, joys, works and treasures to you through the Immaculate Heart of Mary and we unite them to the sacrifice of Christ. May our gifts manifest our gratitude and glorify you, the one God who lives and reigns forever and ever. AMEN.