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The two basic commandments given us by Jesus are love of God and love of neighbor. Service is another way of saying, "love of neighbor." Love is the best way for a heart to change. We know how much God loves each one of us and how good God has been to each one of us. Hopefully, our appreciation of God's love inspires us to serve. Service makes us think of other people, not just ourselves. That kind of thinking is at the heart of the Gospel. Each parish, household and individual is encouraged to come up with at least one random act of kindness every week. It can be to a stranger, a neighbor, a family member or whoever comes to your mind. It is our hope that every parishioner will think of some way in which he or she can or does reach out in kindness to someone else. Cutting the grass for an elderly neighbor or baking cookies for the children next door would fit. Let's all do it! 
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