What is the Stewardship Program?
The stewardship program asks the parishoner to determine the amount of time, service, and money he/she is able to commit for the support of the church. It is a fair and simple manner by which each parishoner may participate in the life of the parish.
What does the Stewardship Program Support?
It support all of the day to day church related functions including:
- Sacraments & Services
- All church publications & mailings
- Mortgage Payments
- Archdiocese assessment
- Salaries
- Repairs & improvements
- Heating & cooling utilities
- Landscaping & ground maintenance
- Religious education
- Youth activities
How do I Become a Participating Steward?
After reading this page, you are asked to consider prayerfully and sincerely your commitments. Let us keep in mind that our commitment obligation begins January 1st of each year. Your pledge card may be filled out & signed on Stewardship Sunday or you can pledge online.
How Shall I Pay My Financial Commitment to the Church?
Your commitment may be paid weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually. Weekly or monthly offerings are suggested because it is easier to manage small, regular contributions, rather than large accumulated amounts. Envelopes will be given to you before January 1. These are for the office records as well as your convenience. Check to make sure you receive your own set of envelopes.
Am I Expected to Increase My Stewardship Commitment?
The answer is yes. In making a decision, one should keep in mind that the expenses of the church are constantly increasing. It simply costs more to operate the Total Church. Therefore, consider what your increase should be.
What is Not Included in the Commitment Program?
Our commitment does not include the candle offerings, the Philoptochos offering, special offerings that are requested at different times for specific charities, or other projects. We are concerned with creating a spirit of giving which emphasizes our personal responsibility of involvement.
What if After I Make a Commitment, Sickness, Misfortune, or Loss of Job Occurs?
Our commitment is in the strictest of confidence, and is not a legal obligation, but more importantly a promise to God. Should it become necessary, a parishoner, by contacting the church office or the priest, may adjust his or her commitment until circumstances allow him or her to continue his or her original promise.
What am I Expected to Offer?
Just as St. Paul speaks to the Christians in Corinth in the 1st century, he speaks to us in the 21st century, and encourages us to set an honest and fair portion of our income for the ministries and support of the church. Ask yourself, is your church worth one, two or three dollars or more per day?
Are Additional Donations Required for Baptisms and Weddings?
No. The only required donation is one’s commitment. Therefore, when someone who is not a committed steward seeks the services of the Church for a Baptism or Wedding, he or she will be asked to participate in the stewardship program.
