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STEWARDSHIP
St. Mary Parish Shares Time, Talent, and Treasure
Stewardship by Example
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.
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Diocesan Stewardship: 2007
Diocesan Stewardship Goal: $93,373.00
Pledges to Date: $75,699.73 (81% of Assessment)
2007 Pledged Donors: 324
2007 Pledged Donors Paid-in-Full: 208
2007 Average Gift: $233.64
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Personal
Ministry Opportunities
Booklet which outlines the various ministries of our Parish.
You will need Acrobat
Reader to view the booklet.
If you don't have it, you can download it here for free!
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St.
Mary Parish Time and Talent Survey
Print out and complete with your current commitment and sign up
for future interests.
You will need Acrobat
Reader to view and print the Survey.
If you don't have it, you can download it here for free!
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Stewardship in Action
Current needs of our Parish:
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| - 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 so programs can continue as desired. |
| - 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. |
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- Volunteers needed for Stewardship and Evangelization
Committee. Contact Father Ken Anderson |
| - Positions are open with our Liturgy Commission. Contact the Parish
Office. |
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What Makes a
Parish a Stewardship Parish?
These are some features of stewardship in a parish.
St. Mary Parish continues to strive to meet these Diocesan guidelines.
- 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.
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