****During November a book of remembrance is available at the communion rail in which the faithful can inscribe the names of their beloved dead who will be remembered in prayer during the month.

**** Introduction to today’s liturgy:

We believe that everything we have ultimately comes from God. God gave us life to begin with, offers us the gift of new life through Christ Jesus, and blesses our life every day. We hope to imitate God’s generosity through our own actions. The readings we hear today offer a lesson in finding a way to respond generously to the gifts we have received, no matter our state in life. They also remind us not to judge the generosity of others. Listening to God’s word, may we be reminded of our obligation to give back to God, as God has generously given to us.