Stewardship Committee

The role of this standing committee is to be responsible for the ongoing stewardship educational efforts of the parish. Members of the committee are faith-filled individuals who understand and promote the biblical concept of stewardship to all parishioners and parish groups and are committed to building a community of prayer and hospitality that welcomes and affirms all gifts. To these ends, the committee shall prepare a Time and Talent List or Catalog of Parish Ministries/Committees and be responsible for keeping it current and available to all other committees and the Council. They shall oversee the efforts of Stewardship Education in the parish including the annual commitment or re-commitment of parishioner gifts, insuring that all who come forth to offer their gifts are contacted, recorded and thanked. They shall develop a Welcoming program that helps new parishioners feel embraced by the community. They shall provide materials that highlight parish life and encourage participation by all. They shall be responsible for educating parishioners about stewardship through various parish communications vehicles and collaborate with the Prayer and Worship Committee to incorporate stewardship opportunities in homilies, intercessions, and reflections that take place during the Mass. They shall oversee the implementation of various stewardship efforts such as home visits, capital campaigns, planned giving, and the annual stewardship drive. They shall provide in-service and continuing education to their members to improve their skills and outreach. Finally, they shall be responsible for an evaluation of the Stewardship Program on an annual basis, providing comprehensive reports that reflect the generosity of the parish to both the Council and the parish at large.