Stewardship

As we grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ we grow in an awareness that all we are and all we have is from the Lord. As followers (disciples) of Jesus we are called to be good stewards of the gifts which God has entrusted to our care. Getting involved in the ministries and programs of the parish is an important way of using ones gifts and being a good steward. This is what stewardship is all about.

Through our commitment to stewardship we become partners in God’s work on earth. A holistic understanding of stewardship calls us to an awareness that we are accountable for the proper management of our faith and spiritual gifts, our time and the activities we pursue, our body and its mental and physical health, our talents and the vocation to which we have been called, our finances and all the possessions we have accumulated, our relationships with family, friends and community. Specifically, we are stewards of our parish, our faith community. Stewardship is a challenge and it belongs to each of us.

STEWARDSHIP OF TIME
Perhaps the most important aspect of stewardship, especially in today’s world, is the management of the gift of time. Calendars seem to fill without us even being aware of whether we are making the best use of our time. Time is a gift of God. We are required to return a portion of that time to God and to use the rest of our time in a way that gives glory to God. Being a member of Holy Spirit Parish requires that we commit to sharing our time with our community in worship, fellowship, and ministry. When we accept the challenge of putting God first, our attitudes, priorities and spiritual lives will change. Click here for the Ministry Commitment form. Complete it and submit it online or print it and bring it to the parish office.

STEWARDSHIP OF TALENT
Central to the practice of stewardship is a generous sharing of our unique talents. When we step forward and share our abilities justly and lovingly with others, we add our own special flavor to this community and by doing so, help fulfill the mission of the church. Click here for the Ministry Commitment form. Complete it and submit it online or print it and bring it to the parish office.

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE
Financial commitment is a component of stewardship (but, as you see, not the only component). Our parish addresses the needs of its members with a wide variety of programs and ministries. These require a committed staff, a well-cared-for facility and the material needs to run the programs (lights, heat, paper, pencils, etc.). These require our generous financial support.

Holy Spirit Parish offers you many ways to share your gifts and exercise your responsibility in your mission for others. Click here to learn more about the ways you can get involved.