SHARE YOUR BLESSINGS
STATE OF THE PARISH REPORT
2021 – 2023
Stewardship is the intentional, grateful and loving response of a Christian disciple – a way of life that recognizes, receives and shares Gods gifts and charisms for the good of all, living the mission of making Jesus Christ known and loved
Stewardship is the intentional, grateful and loving response of a Christian disciple – a way of life that recognizes, receives and shares Gods gifts and charisms for the good of all, living the mission of making Jesus Christ known and loved
service
Sharing our gifts, charisms and talents is not about productivity, but rather giving something of ourselves, sharing “who we are” as God created us for the good of others. We become the hands, feet, and face of Christ, reflecting His own humble example of service in the world.
SHARE YOUR TIME & TALENTS
The ministries of our parish allow us to continue the work and mission of Jesus Christ. Through these ministries we give of our time and talent to see that the life and community of the Church are enriched and allowed to grow.
Please be attentive to the voice of the Holy Spirit speaking in your life asking for your involvement in these ministries. Never hesitate to seek out more information or call us if you have needs related to any of these ministries.
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS & SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING
SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING (REQUIREMENTS FOR VOLUNTEERING)
In accordance with the Diocese of San Jose, we require all active volunteers with ongoing unsupervised contact with minors and vulnerable adults, to complete these requirements.
Requirements are:
- Have a current Safe Environment Certificate
- Be cleared through scan fingerprint (for volunteers 18yrs and above)
- Complete the MANDATORY General Waiver Form.
Begin by creating a personal Virtus profile under “Registration” tab. Follow the instructions online or seek assistance from the Volunteer Involvement office.
tithes & offering
What does it mean that as disciples of Christ, everything we own is merely being held in trust from God? Everything is a gift from Him, and recognizing the call to be a good steward of these gifts is all part of our spiritual growth and transformation.
Being A Joyful Giver
Throughout the Gospels, Jesus speaks often about money, possessions, and how we relate to material possessions. If we pause to think about what He is saying, it should provoke us to sincerely consider in our hearts, “Do I measure my life by my trust in the Lord’s generosity or by the goods that I acquire? Do I give joyfully from my first-fruits or from ‘the leftovers?’”
When we plan and prioritize our lives as stewards, focusing our generosity first on the needs of others, we imitate God’s abundance and strengthen His body, the Church. By doing this for one another, we reinforce a trusting faith in God’s providence and love, bringing us all deeper into the Father’s heart.
In giving joyfully of our first-fruits, we not only help make possible the work of God that is happening all around us, but give powerful expression to the place of God in our lives. We live knowing that our heart lies where our treasure is (cf. Mt 6:21).
Please prayerfully consider how your gift can help in making Jesus Christ known and loved through the ministry
PRAYER
We cannot give what we do not have. In order for us to welcome others into the life of the Church, we must first properly order our own spiritual lives. Our time spent in prayer with our Creator is one of the most critical investments we can make.
ADA 2023
We reached our Annual Diocesan Appeal goal! We could not have done it without the generosity of many members of our community. THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL WHO CONTRIBUTED.
ADA contributions will be accepted until December 31,2023.
https://www.givecentral.org/appeals-form-registration/ acp63b4544b3c995/user/guest
