|
| General Info |
| New Energies Project |
| Sacrament of Marriage |
| Parish History |
| Links |
| Get Directions |
|
Stewardship
News
Sharing our Time, Talent & Treasure
|
WHAT IS STEWARDSHIP?
Stewardship is the response of a grateful heart for all the gifts bestowed on us by God. Stewardship is the willing return of the first measure of our time, talent, and treasure to God for all that He has done for Us. Our greatest gift from God is Jesus Christ. Following Jesus is the work of a lifetime. Stewardship brings us closer to the joy of living a life filled with Christ.
The use of our time, talent and treasure are of equal importance and should be linked together in our day to day life. Time is from God. A person only has one chance to use their time, it cannot be recovered. Time is made holy or unholy by its use. Examples of time would be prayer, time with family, and spending time cultivating our talents. Our talents are a direct result of the time we invest in them. Examples of talents are the ability to teach (religious education instructor), the ability to sing (leader of song, choir), and our profession. There are certainly many different talents that people possess that can be used to help build God's kingdom. Your particular talents are your foundation for the treasure that you have. If you are a carpenter, the money you earn by your skill gives you the treasure that you have. The treasure that you return to God is a decision that you make based on your relationship with Him. An ongoing evaluation of your time, talent, and treasure combined with fruitful prayerful relationship with Jesus Christ will bring all of us to the Stewardship way of life.
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHTS
"Everyone must give accordingly to what he has inwardly decided; not sadly, not grudgingly, for God loves a cheerful giver" (2 Cor 9:7)
"Develop your talents to the fullest so that you can use them to benefit your Church and community. Your abilities will grow with use; unused, they may wither away."
SUGGESTIONS FOR STEWARDSHIP OF TIME
(PARISH BASED): Daily Mass Attendance -Eucharistic Adoration -Reconciliation Services -Recitation of the Rosary -Stations of the Cross -Liturgy of the Hours -Men/Women Prayer Groups
Are we heeding the words of our Heavenly Father when he says, "This is my beloved Son with whom I am well pleased; listen to him." Spending time in prayer and meditation is a way in which we discern the words of Jesus and listen to him. We can accomplish this in morning prayer, evening prayer, and family prayer. Prayer is the solid foundation for our Stewardship of time.
© Copyright 2000-2001 (MMI) Donated by
Cristaldi Communications Web
Design, Hosting & Promotion -
Updated October
20, 2006