Friday, March 13, 2009

Stewardship

“You shall not carve idols for yourselves in the shape of anything in the sky above or on the earth below or in the waters beneath the earth.” - Exodus 20:4 
Have you created idols for yourself in different shapes? An idol can be in the shape of money, sports, fashion, travel, or anything else that we value more than God and His Word to us.

This Week’s Stewardship of Time and Talent Salute

We salute all those taking part in Soup Thursdays -- those providing soup, setting up and cleaning up as well as those donating to the poor.

“Everyday-Everyway Stewards”

We are grateful this week for all steward disciples in our parish who try to share your wealth with the less fortunate.

“Our Children’s Stewardship”

Use some of these questions at dinner time to help get the conversation headed in the right direction.
  • Why do we celebrate birthdays?  
  • Is it really better to “give than to receive”?  
  • Why is God happy when we give to those in need?
Parish Financial Stewardship Summary

Collection for March 8, 2009

Regular: 19,169.08
(Needed to make budget ($16,500)

Children’s: 23.24

Ash Wednesday 60.00

School Endowment 38.00

Building Fund Report

4th Campaign Pledged $1,491,308.80

Building Fund Weekly Collection: 4,571.00