Stewardship
Just as we are called upon to exercise good stewardship
in tending to our homes—ensuring the safety, security, stability, and
strength of our families—so are we as members of a faith community called
upon to be wise stewards of our church, which serves as our spiritual home,
constitutes our family of shared belief and practice, and acts as the
foundation upon which our living faith is built.
Balancing the budget isnt easy for any of us, these days. Effectively managing the ever rising costs of housing, fuel, electricity, healthcare, education, etc., requires us all to focus daily on setting wise priorities and exercising the economic discipline that will provide the greatest long-term benefits to our homes, our families, and our communities. The church, likewise, feels the impact of this increased cost of living. Now, more than ever, we rely upon your generosity. Your dedication to the church, and your contributions of time, effort, skill, and money make it possible for St. Mary’s to continue to meet its financial obligations, and to grow and thrive as a faith community.
Thoughts On Stewardship
“Dearest lord, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve you as you deserve; to give and not to count the cost.”
—Ignatius of Loyola, Jesuit founder
Christ has no body now on earth but yours, no
hands but yours. Yours are the eyes through which He is to go about
doing good. Yours are the hands with which He is to bless people
now.
- St. Teresa of Avila
Contribute Your Time and Talent
- Participate in the life of the church as a lector or an extraordinary minister; raise a joyful noise as a member of the choir; volunteer to support the religious education program.
- Support the school in one of the many volunteer roles organized by the PTO: serve as a lunch parent or a room parent; assist with public relations and marketing; help organize the annual golf outing or auction.
- Opportunities to participate are often highlighted in our church bulletins, on our news page, and in materials sent home from school.
