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Ideas of praying with this year's 2013 Stewardship Renewal Theme2013 Parish Stewardship Renewal
Friday, 03 May 2013 00:00
STEWARDSHIP NEWS BULLETIN May 2013
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The month of May is time for graduations, First Communions, weddings, and other spring time socials. It is also a great time to preach and teach the Stewardship Way of Life. |
Here are some ideas:
1. At the Spring Parish Picnic and other parish event, have a Ministry Fair, or modified fair with some booths highlighting ministries that are new or struggling.
2. Send a letter to all the children and parents who are graduating from school, both 8th grade and High School. In the letter thank them for their faithful stewardship, that is, how they "recognized and received" knowledge and now will have the opportunity to "share this knowledge in love of God and neighbor."
3. Give a small gift to the Confirmation Candidates depicting a gift/talent you see in them. For instance, give a bag of chocolate "hugs" or "kisses" to the student that display's charity. Attached a small card explaining how the Sacrament of Confirmation allows them to "recognize and receive" the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, and now through their lives, they can "share it in love of God and neighbor."
4. Pick one weekend in May for Lay Witness Talks. The topic could be how the Year of Faith is helping their family to "recognize and receive" their Faith.
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When Stewardship is only mentioned in the fall
at Renewal time, it becomes only an exercise in filling out forms!
Stewardship is not filling out forms.
It is people filling out the Body of Christ!
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On the starting line: STEWARDSHIP RENEWAL 2013!
We find May to be a perfect month to get prepared for the beginning of the Stewardship Renewal 2013!
Here is what you will be receiving by US mail the first week of June:
- The Renewal Schedule
- The Renewal Guidelines and Ideas
- Last year’s order forms for review
- An Evaluation Form of last year’s Renew 2012!
- An order form for this year’s Time, Talent, and Treasure forms (due Aug. 5)
- Please use the same form to order posters and holy cards (due Aug. 5)
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Poster Theme Announced! Our poster will depict the beautiful painting in the renovated Cathedral portraying the procession of Faithful offering their gifts. The poster will include the Stewardship definition and will ask the question: “What gifts do I share?” |
What should be on the Stewardship Council’s June Meeting Agenda?
- Review last year’s effort
- Look over last years’ time/talent/treasure forms sent to you by the Diocese first week of June
- Pray. Pray with this year’s theme.
- Begin thinking about your Ministry Fair, Lay Witness Talks (who would give), and how this year’s theme can be used
What about July’s Agenda?
- Review last years’ time/talent/treasure forms
- Determine if these represent accurately your parish’s ministries
- Fill out form to order this years’ time/talent/treasure forms
- Don’t be afraid to make changes from last year. Make it fresh!
- Decide whether you want the Diocese to provide you mailing labels from the Catholic Advance
- Use this year’s theme in deciding what ministries to highlight
- Attend a Renew Conference where the theme will be explained and ideas exchanged. These conferences will be in July, August, and September.
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SAVE THE DATE: Diocese of Wichita 2014 Stewardship Conference
Saturday, April 5, 2014
Saint Peter the Apostle Church, Schulte, Kansas
Keynote Speaker: Patrick Coffin http://www.patrickcoffin.net/
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Stewardship Poster Unveiling
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“Stewardship Opens the Door of Faith to a Lifelong Journey”
May 5, 2013
The Sixth Sunday of Easter
When we first come to believe in God we begin a lifelong journey toward our heavenly Father. Today’s first reading describes the beginnings of faith for the converts in the early church. The second reading is a vision of the journey’s end, the heavenly Jerusalem. In the Gospel Jesus encourages his disciples to take his words to heart so that he and the Father could come and dwell within them. Jesus gives us the words of life in order that we may have strength for our journey and a sure guide to lead us to our destination. May we open our hearts to Jesus and allow him to guide us and bring us peace.
“Stewardship Opens the Door of Faith to a Lifelong Journey”
May 12, 2013
Ascension of the Lord
After his resurrection Jesus appeared to his disciples to comfort them and help them understand the mission he was placing before them. They joyfully accepted his instruction to preach the Good News to all nations and to bring all peoples to him. By our baptism we are called to begin a journey of faith that takes us ever closer to the kingdom of heaven. By our acceptance of Jesus’ invitation to become a disciple we orient our lives through stewardship to serve God and his children. May our lifetime of service bring us at its end to the gates of heaven.
“Stewardship Opens the Door of Faith to a Lifelong Journey”
May 19, 2013
Pentecost Sunday
As members of the Body of Christ, the Church, we are each called to use our gifts and talents to proclaim the glory of God. At the first Pentecost the disciples, inspired and energized by the Holy Spirit, were able to speak in tongues and share the message of salvation with peoples of many nations. St. Paul compares the members of the Church to the parts of the body so that we might understand that our work is essential to the mission of the Church. Our reception of the Holy Spirit enables each of us to overcome the tendency to sin and live in the love of God. May our lifetime be a journey of faith toward the Lord.
“Stewardship Opens the Door of Faith to a Lifelong Journey”
May 26, 2013
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
Today the readings declare the glory and unity of the Holy Trinity. Our journey begins in this world but faith directs us onward to the kingdom of heaven. Throughout our lives the Spirit comes to us to show the way to the Father. Jesus’ promises are fulfilled in us when we accept his love and seek to do the will of God. May our journey of faith in God be strengthened through the gift of the Holy Spirit.
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