The Mustard Seed Fund - A Community Offering
Holy Communion Icon
In the Communion of the Apostles scene- the Mystical supper takes place in the Church not a house (upper room) not on a table but on an altar. Historically the last supper had Judas present but in this scene Judas is not pictured as the icon transcends the bounds of time of an event that takes place in heaven.
What is the Mustard Seed Fund?
Christ referred to the mustard seed as being the smallest of seeds that produces the largest results for its size. He also used the mustard seed as a metaphor for anything that begins small but grows larger with faith. As such, this fund has been established to include our collective giving to multiply our small gifts significantly.
It has always been important at every phase of the Building on Our Faith effort to include every one of our stewards and friends. Phase I of the Iconography plan includes a community effort where gifts of five hundred dollars or more will go towards underwriting the two icons of Christ distributing Holy Communion to the Apostles and the ornamentation that are part of Phase I. All donors to this community effort will be recognized as participants in the Phase I project.
As always, gifts small or large are appreciated as they originate from a generous heart and a love for our Church and faith.