A Letter From Our Pastor: Our Annual Stewardship Renewal — Discipleship In The Risen Christ

Dear Parishioners,

It is with great joy that I invite you to Discipleship in the Risen Christ! As Easter people, hope is the desire for eternal life with God, knowing confidently that through God’s grace, we will reach it. The knowledge of God’s promises is not something we can possess and not share — rather, it is something that must be proclaimed by our very being. It is the Good News of our faith! Through the message of hope, we realize God has given us so much and He continues to bless us each day.

This year, we have been navigating through unchartered waters. When life becomes difficult, it is easy to become complacent. Yet, this is not God’s will for us. We are called to be people of hope! We are called to respond in gratitude to His blessings in our lives through stewardship. It is through the practice of stewardship that we can actively pursue eternal life and surrender all that we have to build the Kingdom of God.

This Stewardship Renewal is a reminder that God’s gifts never stop being poured out. And, we should never have reason to stop thanking Him. It is my hope that you take this Stewardship Renewal as an opportunity to strengthen your relationship with God in the midst of our rapidly changing world.

Stewardship starts with commitment. Please take the time to read through the enclosed materials and prayerfully consider what will best help you to grow and express your commitment to God over the next year through your Time, Talent and Treasure. Will you commit to spending time with Him in prayer every day? Will you express gratitude for your talents through serving in our parish ministries? Will you demonstrate your gratefulness through the offertory with intentional giving that reflects a percentage of your income?

Whether you are new to our parish or you have participated in past Renewals, take advantage of this opportunity to commit to a hopeful way of living by filling out a Commitment Card this year.

Let’s keep each other in prayer during this moment of renewal in the life of our parish as we celebrate Discipleship in the Risen Christ!

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Fr. Tom Donovan, Pastor

“Prayerfully consider what will best help you to grow and express your commitment to God over the next year through your Time, Talent and Treasure.” — FR. TOM DONOVAN