Stewardship - A Disciple's Response, Our Baptism in Action
On Stewardship from the US Catholic Bishops:
• Mature disciples make a conscious firm decision, carried out in action, to be followers of Jesus Christ no matter what the cost.
• Beginning in conversion, change of mind and heart, this commitment is expressed on in a single action, nor even in a number of actions over a period of time, but in an entire way of life. It means committing one's very self to the Lord.
• Stewardship is an expression of discipleship, with the power to change how we understand and live out our lives. disciples who practice stewardship recognize God as the origin of life, the giver of freedom, the source of all they have and are and will be.
• Mature disciples make a conscious firm decision, carried out in action, to be followers of Jesus Christ no matter what the cost.
• Beginning in conversion, change of mind and heart, this commitment is expressed on in a single action, nor even in a number of actions over a period of time, but in an entire way of life. It means committing one's very self to the Lord.
• Stewardship is an expression of discipleship, with the power to change how we understand and live out our lives. disciples who practice stewardship recognize God as the origin of life, the giver of freedom, the source of all they have and are and will be.
Mary Jane Jones and Darryl & Judy Zaccaria on Stewardship as a way of life.
Report on progress to date:
The following are the results through January 2005:
| Number of Brochures Mailed | 881 | |
| Calls and Visits | 651 | |
| Commitments | 377 | |
| No Participation Now | 164 | |
| Want Form Mailed | 49 | |
| No Longer in Parish | 86 | |
| Follow up Letters/Visits | 157 | |
| Hours Committed | 8,214+ | |
| Average Monthly Commitment of Time & Talent | 21.8 | |
| Weekly Commitment of Treasure | $11,012.40 | |
| Average Weekly Commitment | $29.21 | |
Percentage of Participation |
69.7% |
The next few months are critical for the process to be successful. The Stewardship Commission, led the co-chairs Fred Janssen and Gayle Kasen, is meeting to plan the movement from the Home Visit phase to the ongoing work of helping Stewardship as a Way of Life grow stronger at St. John Vianney.
Please bring your good ideas, suggestions, and questions to the Stewardship Commission.
