Stewardship
Time, Talent, and Treasure
- The parish has created a stewardship committee which promotes ongoing educational activities that instruct parish members about sharing their gifts as a faith response and as a way to meet the ministry needs of the parish and the local civic community.
- The parish conducts an annual stewardship renewal of time, treasure and talent.
- The parish encourages a theology of stewardship that promotes sacrificial giving.
- The parish has a prepared budget and meets its ordinary expenses in a timely fashion, including support of the pastor, liturgical worship and assistance to the poor.
- The parish participates in the three combined appeals (national, international and mission) at a level commensurate with its size.
- The parish regularly meets its target in the Diocesan Stewardship Appeal.
- The parish maintains its plant and facilities in good condition.
- The parish facilities are adequate for the present and future needs of its people and its programs.
- The parish works to retire any debt it has incurred and keeps up with interest payments on a timely basis.
- Parish staff are paid just wages.
- The parish promotes the stewardship of assets and endowment awareness among parishioners for the long term financial benefit of the parish, diocese and universal Church
Time, Talent, and Treasure
The best way to lead is by example. As leaders, our responsibility is to set a positive example for others. When we put Christ at the center of our lives, that witness draws others to service and support to the Church's mission.
Stewardship in Action
Current needs of our Parish:
- Baptism Hospitality Hosts & Hostesses needed to help greet families and work with Father to set-up on the day of Baptism.
- Volunteers needed to help with marriage preparation.
- Volunteers needed for all Music Ministries. Contact Paul Marchese in the Parish Office.
- Volunteers needed to join the New Member Welcoming Committee.
- Eucharistic Ministers- Candidates must be parishioners in good standing and will ultimately be appointed by Fr. Ken.
- Volunteers needed to join the ministry of greeters at weekend Masses.
- Volunteers needed for Stewardship and Evangelization Committee.
- Positions are open with our Liturgy Commission.
- Baptism Hospitality Hosts & Hostesses needed to help greet families and work with Father to set-up on the day of Baptism.
- Volunteers needed to help with marriage preparation.
- Volunteers needed for all Music Ministries. Contact Paul Marchese in the Parish Office.
- Volunteers needed to join the New Member Welcoming Committee.
- Eucharistic Ministers- Candidates must be parishioners in good standing and will ultimately be appointed by Fr. Ken.
- Volunteers needed to join the ministry of greeters at weekend Masses.
- Volunteers needed for Stewardship and Evangelization Committee.
- Positions are open with our Liturgy Commission.
Contact Father Ken Anderson or Mary Kay Sullivan to volunteer.
What Makes a Parish a Stewardship Parish?
What Makes a Parish a Stewardship Parish?
- The parish has created a stewardship committee which promotes ongoing educational activities that instruct parish members about sharing their gifts as a faith response and as a way to meet the ministry needs of the parish and the local civic community.
- The parish conducts an annual stewardship renewal of time, treasure and talent.
- The parish encourages a theology of stewardship that promotes sacrificial giving.
- The parish has a prepared budget and meets its ordinary expenses in a timely fashion, including support of the pastor, liturgical worship and assistance to the poor.
- The parish participates in the three combined appeals (national, international and mission) at a level commensurate with its size.
- The parish regularly meets its target in the Diocesan Stewardship Appeal.
- The parish maintains its plant and facilities in good condition.
- The parish facilities are adequate for the present and future needs of its people and its programs.
- The parish works to retire any debt it has incurred and keeps up with interest payments on a timely basis.
- Parish staff are paid just wages.
- The parish promotes the stewardship of assets and endowment awareness among parishioners for the long term financial benefit of the parish, diocese and universal Church
