What is Stewardship?
Stewardship is everything we do after we say “I believe.” Stewardship is about how we live our lives and make our choices. Stewardship is about love and love is about stewardship. Love and stewardship are inseparable when we consider God’s blessings in our life. We use God’s blessings with love and compassion for others and to honor, worship and give thanks to him.
How much should I give?
Give whatever you can but don't give God your leftovers. The biblical mandate is for every believer to give 10% of your annual income back to God as an act of thanksgiving for all he has done for you! We ask that every individual or family of our parish start by giving at least 2% of your annual income.
Guideline for Stewardship Gift (starting at 2% of annual income)
Household Income
|
Monthly Gift
|
Annual Gift
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$250,000
|
$416
|
$5,000
|
$150,000
|
$250
|
$3,000
|
$100,000
|
$166
|
$2,000
|
$80,000
|
$133
|
$1,600
|
$60,000
|
$100
|
$1,200
|
$40,000
|
$66
|
$800
|
$30,000
|
$50
|
$600
|
$20,000
|
$33
|
$400
|
$10,000
|
$16
|
$200
|
Our annual operating expense
Our annual operating expense is $180,000. Our goal is to become a member-supported parish instead of a fundraiser-dependent parish. If every member contributes at least 2% of their annual income, we can easily attain this goal and cover all our operating expenses.
What about fundraisers?
When we become a member-supported parish, the money generated through fundraisers can go to those in need in our community as well as for making needed upgrades to our church and hall for our enjoyment, for future generations, and for the glory of God!