1. DIOCESE OF SAN BERNARDINO ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH RUBIDOUX, CALIFORNIA DEVELOPMENT FUND PRESENTATIONBy Jose F. Rafols - ParishionerJanuary 11, 2010

2. In the DDF video, our Bishop encourages us to make a very important decision: “To have a more active participation in the Diocesan Development Fund”

4. SEMINARIAN EDUCATION Some Ministries supported by the DDF Funds. MINISTRY OF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

5. This year our parish has a Dollar Goal of $32,400 (This is the amount that our parish needs to contribute to the DDF.) Everything that we give over $32,400 will come back to benefit our parish.

8. Do you Know What Happens When We Put God First ? “Bring the whole tithe into the temple, that there may be food in my house, and try me in this, says the Lord of hosts: Shall I not open for you the floodgates of heaven, to pour down blessings upon you without measure?” (Malachi 3:10) Does it ever occur to us that when we put God first, one’s money is likely to last longer?

9. HOW MUCH SHOULD I GIVE? DDF My parish MY responsibility FORTHE MISSION OF THE CHURCH

11. If every family contributes $100.00 a year to the DDF

12. (Which means a donation of $2.00 a week)

14. PARKING LIGHT IMPROVEMENTS

17. Scripture mentions 46 times that tithing (giving 10% of our income) is God’s concept of giving.Giving the first hour of our Work week is on average 2.5% Honor the Lord by Giving Him The first Hour of your Work week SJE 10

18. Parish Member Testimonial “I was afraid to give more, so I took a step in faith when I heard the DDF message. I’ve never regretted it. God has not let me down. God has richly blessed our family spiritually and materially. I'm teaching my children to give in a spirit of joy and gratitude.”

20. But perhaps you never have and you’d like to try it.

22. We encourage you to use the envelopes when you give your donations. Using the envelopes will be of great benefit for you and your family. Financial benefits such as lower fees for faith formation, sacramental preparation, and other benefits And as many people would say “Using the envelopes is like gift wrapping your offer to God.”

24. When you drop your offering envelope to the collection basket add the $2.00 or more and mark DDF on the envelope.

26. On behalf of St. John The Evangelist we invite you to take time this week to fill out your pledge card for the DDF 2010. Thank You very much for your support and cooperationGod Bless you!

28. By author: Florence Wedge Price: $1.00 Description: Explains what tithing is, discusses its biblical background, and quotes Christians who say that tithing actually helps them balance their budget.

29. Thank you for giving us the opportunity To share God’s grace at St. John. “…No program accomplishes the church’s mission. No set of goals and objectives includes everything. This is what we are about. We plant the seeds that one day will grow. We water seeds already planted… We lay foundations that will need further development... We cannot do everything, and there is a sense of liberation in realizing that. This enables us to do something, and to do it very well. It may be incomplete, but it is a beginning, a step along the way, an opportunity for the Lord’s grace to enter and do the rest…” ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST 3980 Opal St. RUBIDOUX, CA. 951-684-6864. Fr. Genaro Zavala, MSP Pastor Fr. Lionel Medina,MSP Parochial Vicar January 2010. Archbishop Oscar Romero