Stewardship
 

STEWARDSHIP
A WAY OF LIFE
A MOUNTAIN WORTH CLIMBING

     

March-2009

  STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL
 

 

NAME

EMAIL

  Date Started

1

Fr. Tim Thomson, Pastor

FrTim@stmarkdenton.org

   

2

Frank Di Nella

fdinella@aol.com

  9/08

3

Larry Jambor

dj321@verizon.net

  9/08

4

Jewel Lively - Secretary 

MeeMeeDay@aol.com

  9/08

5

Teresa Enos

Teenos@verizon.net

  9/08

6

Dan Pajak   

txhdhunter@charter.net

  9/07

7

Tom Stecik- Chair

Dfwplanner@verizon.com

  9/09

8

John Russell

Sysearch@verizon.net

   

9

Joe Davis

Joedavis@brothersair.com

  9/09

10

Deacon Leroy Berens

none

  3/09

11

Sharon Rhodes

rhodess@netzero.com

  3/09

12

Evajne Samarasingle

none

  3/09

 

       
  VISION STATEMENT
To be the nucleus for developing Stewardship as a way of life for the parish.
 
Mission Statement

Assist the St Mark Parish community, to be faithful stewards of TIME, TALENTS and TREASURES of the praise and glory of god.

 
THE MESSAGE
  Saint Paul said: (2 Cor. 9: 6-8) the one who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each of you must give as you have made up your mind, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver. And God is able to provide you with every blessing in abundance, so that you may share in every good work.
   
  St. Mark Stewardship Prayer
 

Lord God you alone are the source of every good gift, we know that whatever blessing you give is to be shared with others in our family, our parish, and the larger community. Give us the gift of a generous heart, so we may share Our Time, Talents, and And Treasures. Help us to fulfill your command the garden of earth and to offer its first fruits to you. May we always give glory to you our god and strive to make stewardship our way of life. We ask this through Christ our lord, amen.

   
  A Stewardship Minute- Inspiring a deeper understanding of true giving...
   
  DID YOU KNOW…..? 
For your monthly offering, you can make direct transfers from your bank checking, savings, lines of credit, etc., accounts direct to St. Mark’s bank account?
see newdirectdeposit.pdf
   
 

STEWARDSHIP: As a Way of Life

  What it is: What it is Not:
     
 
  • It is Spiritual
  • It is not temporary
 
  • It is Biblical
  • It is not new
 
  • A way of getting into our hearts, giving back what has been given to us.
  • It is not just a way of getting into our pocketbooks
 
  •  A facilitation of Parish Weekly Ministries
  • It is not just a fundraiser for our offering
 
  • A Conversion – A Way of Life
  • It is not Just a Program
   
  GROWING STEWARDSHIP TOGETHER
 
  • Active participation and support of parishioners is necessary for success.
  • Being closer to GOD enables Stewardship as a way of life
  • Prayer gets parishioners closer to GOD
  • A disciple’s response gets Parishioners to pray.

  • Active participation and support of parishioners is necessary for success
  • Your prayers and support will be appreciate
 

DISCIPLES’ RESPONSE

 
  • Stewardship as a way of life is an on-going process of spiritual development

  • Stewardship activities please the Lord

  • Setting New Goals

  STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL ROLE – Moving Forward
 
  • Parish Stewardship Awareness
  • Provide appropriate stewardship news
  • Develop & offer "A Disciple’s Response Program for Parishioners"
  • Parish wide leadership meeting
  • Annual stewardship commitment
  • Coordination with and work with other parish committees
   
  WHAT WE HAVE BEEN DOING
 
  • Committee Formation- late fall 2003

  • Six Weeks group study- A Disciple’s Response, an introduction to Stewardship

  • Organized, Studied, Prayed, Contemplated

  • Bulletin: Monthly inserts- Stewardship Corner

  • Held discussion with Professional Stewardship Consultations

  • Developed newsletter that is mailed out

  • Developed Stewardship Prayer

   
 

What We Need To Do

 
  • Support all ministries and activities in His church.
  • Disciples' response leads to understanding "Stewardship as a Way of Life."
   

TIME

TALENTS

  • Any "Time" is given in
    God's name
  • Personal Prayer
  • Family Time
  • Giving your time to the church
  • Helping people in need
  • Visiting the sick and homebound

  TREASURES
 
  • Money (5% Parish, 4% other Charities, 1% Diocese)
  • Feeding the less fortunate
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