Be a Volunteer, Be a Steward, Give Back!

Spiritual growth and renewal are a continuing part of the life of any Christian.  They are also basic parts of our parish life.  An important part of this spiritual growth is embodied in the principle of stewardship.  Through stewardship, we thank God for all His blessings by returning to Him a portion of time and talent He has given to us. 

Spend some time in prayerful thought about stewardship and your relationship with the Lord.

TIME.  How much time do you set aside each week in prayer and involvement in volunteer activities in your parish and in our community?

TALENT.  How are you using your talents for the betterment of our parish family and for the community as a whole?

TREASURE.  What percentage of your yearly income do you presently give to support your parish, the Universal Church, and community activities?

To accept the challenge of stewardship, we must accept God's invitation to enter deeply into the mission and ministry of Jesus and the Church.  The journey, once begun, will be one of excitement and joy as we grow in understanding and commitment to stewardship.  Through our commitment to stewardship at St. Stephen's we have already come to realize the tangible manifestation of the power of Christ's Church at work in the world.