Stewardship

As Catholics, we are encouraged to share what we have with others, to respect our neighbors as ourselves and to assist those less fortunate. We typically respond to this request when asked and proceed to go about our daily lives until the next request is heard.
What most individuals do not realize is that by sharing of ourselves and helping those around us, we are, in essence, practicing Christian stewardship.
In fact, “stewardship” reaches far beyond financial contributions and encourages Catholics to live their lives as disciples of Jesus. Equipped with this knowledge, we have the power to change how we understand and live out our lives, beginning a life-long process of sharing our gifts of time, talent and treasure out of gratitude, not out of obligation.

Our Christian vocation is a call to be a disciple of Jesus.  Stewardship is a big part of that calling.  Christians are called to be good stewards of the personal vocations they receive.

Disciples are called to:
•    Acknowledge God as the source of all gifts and gratefully cherish and tend to them in a responsible and accountable manner;
•    Share them in justice and love with others, and return them with increase to the Lord;
•    Evangelize, to share the Good News with one another;
•    Collaborate with God in the work of creation;
•    Cooperate with God in the work of redemption.

Each member of the Church
•    Shares in the responsibility for its mission; each is called to practice stewardship of the Church; and
•    Looks outward to place themselves at the service of the entire human community, especially those who are in most need.

Please consider giving your gift of time, talent, and treasure to support St. Alphonsus Parish’s mission and its related activities.  Call the Parish Office (504) 522-6748 for more information.

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