Stewardship
Thank you to all those who participated in and attended the annual Ministry Fair. We were encouraged that so many took the time to learn about the various ministries in our parish and to complete the Time and Talent Form.
However, the need for ministers is great and especially needed are those willing to serve as lectors, eucharistic ministers, greeters, ushers, altar servers and in pastoral care. If you have not done so, please complete the Time and Talent Form and return it to the rectory or drop it in the collection basket.
All current ministers are asked to complete a Time and Talent form and re-commit to their ministries of choice.
Time, Talent & Treasure Commitment Form (click to download). Forms are also available in the back of the church.
If you have any questions about Stewardship and ways to share your Time, Talent & Treasure with our Parish Family, please contact Maryann Haskell, Stewardship Committee Chairperson at 399-6706.
Stewardship Resources
Annual Financial and Ministry Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30,2009
Reflections on Stewardship
"How can I repay the Lord for all the good done for me?" Psalm 116:12
What is Christian Stewardship?
A steward is someone who takes care of what belongs to someone else, like an administrator or trustee, not an owner. Christian stewards recognize that everything really belongs to God - everything we are and everything we have - and that God will hold us accountable for how we use the many gifts He entrusted to our care. If we truly believe this and experience a conversion of heart, we can't help but respond with profound gratitude. This gratitude is expressed in our celebration of the Eucharist (the very word means thanks) and in the way we live our everyday lives.
What does it mean to live the Stewardship way of life?
The Stewardship way of life is a biblically based Catholic spirituality. Living each day as a good steward means answering our own personal call from Jesus Christ to be his disciple; following his example of loving service to others. In their Pastoral Letter "Stewardship: A Disciples Response", the American Bishops describe a Christian steward as:
"One who receives God's gifts gratefully, cherishes and tends them in a responsible and accountable manner, shares them in justice and love with others, and returns them with increase to the Lord."
Gifts from God are not meant to be hoarded or kept only for our own use, but to be shared with others so everyone has a share in God's abundant graces.
What is electronic giving or E-Giving?
It is an electronic offering program for our parishioners who are given the opportunity to sign up to have their offering conveniently transferred from their credit card, checking or savings account into the church's bank account every month.
Frequently Asked Questions about E-Giving
E-Giving Authorization Form
Please use this authorization form to sign up for e-giving.
Stewardship Prayer
God my creator, You made me all that I am and gave me all that I have.
Help me show my gratitude by using these gifts to serve others in your name.
Jesus my Redeemer, you taught me the way to eternal life by your example of loving service to others, Grant me the courage to respond to your call to Discipleship by following in your footsteps.
Holy Spirit of God, be with me as I choose each day to put you first in my life.
Let me be a model of Christian Stewardship so others will come to know you through my actions.
I pray, dear Lord, that you open the minds and hearts of all the men, women and young people of our parishes, that we may joyfully accept your challenge to be good stewards.
Amen
