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Stewardship Commission

We have each been called through Baptism to continue the ministry of Jesus in our community and in our world. Stewardship is our response to this call; it is the way of life in which we nurture and share the gifts with which God has blessed us. 

 

 

Staff Liason: Sue Lehocky
Commission Chairperson: Janine Wilson and Lizz Dabney

 

  Ministries, Committees & Volunteer Opportunities

 

The Commission encourages and facilitates St. Joseph Parish in a stewardship way of life by:

  • Creating an awareness of the true meaning of discipleship through inspiration and education
  • Coordinating the process of helping each member to discover and develop their gifts; and
  • Facilitating opportunities for engagement of all parish members in a welcoming and hospitable way.


EARTH STEWARDSHIP
The first book of the Bible reminds us how God entrusted the earth to us.  This committee explores ways to promote the responsible use of our resources within the St. Joseph community.


FAMILY STEWARDSHIP
In a spirit of gratitude for God’s gifts, we come together to nurture the real meaning of Christian discipleship in our families by supporting and providing opportunities for families to make a difference in the lives of others.


GIFTS DISCERNMENT
Through the process of gifts discernment, we discover the unique ways we have each been gifted by God.  Gift discernment workshops and small groups are offered.

 

STEWARDSHIP OF TIME (Prayer)
God has blessed each of us with the gift of time.  When we spend time in prayer, we give the gift of time back to Our Lord.   Whether it is two minutes or two hours a day; listening and responding to God is at the core of the disciple’s life.  During Lent each year we examine how we spend time with God in prayer.

 

STEWARDSHIP OF TALENT (Service)
Through our Baptism and Confirmation we are called to be Disciples of Christ.  Empowered by these sacraments we are called to carry God's message out into the world by sharing our talents and our time in justice and in love where they are needed.  Each spring parishioners are given the opportunity to renew or make a commitment to ministry in writing and this way are connected to the programs in which they want to participate.

 

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE (Sharing)
Each fall parishioners are provided the opportunity to make or renew a stewardship commitment to share financial resources with the parish. The pledge is an acknowledgement that all we have is a gift from God, and we are choosing to honor God by returning a portion of what we have received for the work of Jesus Christ through our parish community.  Regular offerings through the financial stewardship program support the operating budget, which is made up of annual expenses that support the many ministries of the parish, including liturgy, music, adult and youth education, social justice programs and outreach activities.