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To be co-responsible with Jesus Christ in the building of the kingdom of God and to promote discipleship and spiritual growth through hospitality, prayer, formation, and service.
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Gracious God,
So often you attempt to offer us a peaceful awareness of your presence It is always there, but we do not slow down enought to become aware of it. Help us to slow down and appreciate this gift, and come to a deeper understanding of the movement of your Spirit in our lives. Help us recognize those moments when you rescued us, healed us, and reconciled us. Increase our trust in you, show us how to reach beyond ourselves to minister to others, and give us the wisdom to be better stewards and sacraments of your presence each day. We pray this in Jesus' name.
Amen
This prayer from ICSC June 2011 e-Bulletin
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| Bulletin Bits Based on Sunday Readings | | |
These bulletin bits are from Sharon Hueckel's book Stewardship by the Bookand are reprinted here with permission. Whether your parish is preparing to launch a formal stewardship "program," nurturing an earlier stewardship effort, trying to increase awareness of the link between discipleship and stewardship, or just trying desperately to keep the parish financially afloat, dropping Stewardship by the Book into the bulletin each week is one fairly painless way to work at stewardship education. Click herefor stewardship reflections for the May/June Sunday readings.
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| Prayers of the Faithful | |
We recommend that every week in every parish a stewardship intention should be included in the "Prayers of the Faithful." Click here for May/June
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| Stewardship Links
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Below are diocesan and publisher websites that contain resources on stewardship for use in your parish. Some of these materials can be downloaded, while others must be ordered.
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 Stewardship News & NotesAn e-newsletter provided by the Office of Development for those promoting the gifts of time, talent and treasure
May/June 2012
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As families and parishes prepare for the summer months ahead, take a look at this month's articles on Hospitality at Mass: A Key to Good Stewardship and Do You Welcome Visitors to Your Parish?
Also, please don't forget our wonderful ministry volunteers and to look at ways your parish can express gratitude with some helpful links found in the article Volunteer Appreciation.
What are your stewardship ideas? Send us creative ways to reach out to our brothers and sisters (mhampton@rcdb.org) and we will try to publish them in this newsletter or on our web pages.
LET US HELP YOU!
Diocesan Stewardship Council:
Chairperson: Val Allen, St. Mark's, Boise
Debbie Gallegos, Holy Spirit Catholic Community, Pocatello
Father Jesus Camacho, St. Mary's, Boise
Gail Estes, All Saints Catholic Parish, Lewiston
Carolyn Bailey, Holy Apostles, Meridian
Deacon Mike Eisenbeiss, Sacred Heart Parish, Boise
Bob Sobotta, Superintendent, Catholic Schools Office
Office of Development:
Adrienne Smith, Director, asmith@rcdb.org
Margaret Hampton, Coordinator, mhampton@rcdb.org
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Hospitality at Mass: A Key to Good Stewardship
This article is from the ICSC June 2011 issue of the Parish Stewardship e-Bulletin.
For many individuals and families alike, summer means travel. And summer travel may mean new visitors to our parish for weekend liturgies. How we greet and provide hospitality for our guests says a lot about our practice of good stewardship.
Providing hospitality to strangers is a hallmark of Christian stewardship. In the Gospel of Matthew good stewards were commended for their hospitality: "I was a stranger and you welcomed me" (Matt. 25:35). Read More
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Do You Welcome Visitors to Your Parish?
This article from the ICSC June 2011 issue of Parish Stewardship e-Bulletin
Welcoming newcomers to your parish is not just the job of the pastoral staff, ushers, ministers of hospitality or greeters. It is everyone's responsibility. Here are ten things you can do to provide better hospitality in your parish. Read more
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Volunteer Appreciation
Although many volunteers are happy just to have the opportunity to serve God through their ministries in the parish, they, too, appreciate and are honored to be recognized in a special way.
During the month of May, many parishes wind down their activities and this is a good time to show our appreciation to the many volunteers who generously give of their time and talents. Read More
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FREE Stewardship Webinars
May 8th - Social Media for Pastors and Parishes: More Than Friends, Creating Meaningful Relationships
June 12th - Today's Parishioners Planning for Tomorrow The Office of Development purchases a diocesan-wide registration from Our Sunday Visitor that allows any parish staff or volunteers to attend one-hour webinars offered every 2nd Tuesday of the month at no cost to you. There is no limit on the number of attendees from our diocese or your parish. You may participate from your own personal computer at home or at the office. All you need is an internet connection and a phone. Click hereto find out more about these upcoming webinars and to register. |
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