Stewardship

Stewardship is the grateful response of a Christian disciple who recognizes and receives God's gifts and who shares these gifts out of love for God and neighbor.  


 "As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God's varied grace" (1 Pt 4:10).


What identifies a steward? Safeguarding material and human resources and using them responsibly are one answer; so is generous giving of time, talent, and treasure. But being a Christian steward means more. As Christian stewards, we receive God's gifts gratefully, cultivate them responsibly, share them lovingly in justice with others, and return them with increase to the Lord. 

www.usccb.org/committees/evangelization-catechesis/stewardship


2023-2024 STEWARDSHIP RENEWAL

FEED THE FIRE is the theme for this year’s annual Renewal at Presentation Parish. We want to “feed the fire’ of love for Jesus in all of us and prayerfully acknowledge our many blessings and gifts and how we can return them to God.  


We are all called by God in our uniqueness, all chosen with love. Explore the ministries of our parish family and how we can cultivate and share our unique gifts. Let us 'Feed the Fire' of love through our prayer, actions, giving, and most importantly, through the Eucharist. What are the steps of participating in our Stewardship Renewal? First, we should gratefully consider all that God has given us: our very existence, our families, our careers, our skills, our charisms (gifts of the heart), and all our resources. Next, we should prayerfully decide what our personal response will be to God’s goodness. Then, we will fill out the Renewal Form—there is a space to offer your ideas as well. Through this process, we plan how to pray gratefully, serve responsibly, and give generously. 



God has blessed you with talents and is calling you to use them. see how
YOU can use your talents to serve your parish! We are happy to share the many opportunities that are available for you and your family to share your gifts and grow in faith with us.

Stewardship Renewal - Lay Witness Talk 10-1-2023 (En)

Stewardship Renewal - Lay Witness Talk 10-1-2023 (Sp)


  Pillars of Stewardship - Ministries


  • Pillar of Prayer - Spending Time with God in Prayer

    • Altar Server (Monaguillo)
    • Cantor
    • Carmelite Spirituality Group
    • Charismatic Prayer Group
    • Contemporary Music Group
    • Extraordinary Minister of Communion (Ministro Extraordinario de Eucaristía)
    • Family of Faith - parents teach their own children (Familia de Fe - padres que  quieren senenñar a sus hijos)
    • Fatima Rosary
    • Funeral Ministry
    • Groupo de Parejas (Spanish Couples Group)
    • Instrumentalist 
    • Lector (Lectore)
    • Nueva Alianza (Spanish Charismatic Prayer Group)
    • Our Mother of Perpetual Help Prayer Group
    • Prayer Shawl Ministry
    • Presentation Choir
    • Servants of Divine Mercy
    • Spanish Music Ministries (Coros)
    • “That Man Is You” Men’s Ministry
    • Young Adult Ministry

    Click here to visit the Pillar of Prayer page.

  • Pillar of Formation - Continuous Conversion

    • Bible Studies
    • Catechism Aide - High School 
    • Catechism Aide - K-8
    • Catechism Teacher - High School 
    • Catechism Teacher - K-8
    • Infant Baptism Host (Asistente de Bautismo)
    • Infant Baptism Preparation Teacher (Maestro de Preparación Para el Bautismo)
    • Marriage Enrichment
    • Religious Education Office Help - K-8
    • Religious Vocation Committee
    • Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
    • Vacation Bible School

    Click here to visit the Pillar of Formation page.

  • Pillar of Hospitality - Christian Kindness

    • Holy Grounds
    • Ushers
    • Welcoming Ministry 

    Click here to visit the Pillar of Hospitality page.

  • Pillar of Service - Love in Action

    • 5th Sunday Fund
    • Admin / Ministry Center Help
    • Altar Linens (wash and iron linens)
    • Altar Society (clean church for Sunday Mass)
    • Catholic Youth Organization (Sports)
    • Church Environment/Decorating
    • Communion to the Sick
    • Daughters of Isabella
    • Fall Fest Volunteer
    • Family Promise
    • Food Pantry
    • Italian Catholic Federation
    • Knights of Columbus
    • Media Ministry
    • Parent-Teacher Organization Volunteer
    • Presentation Seniors
    • Respect Life
    • School Advisory Committee Member
    • School Support
    • Serra Club 
    • Social Justice Ministry
    • The Giving Tree
    • The Legion of Mary
    • Toddler Time
    • Yard Therapy

    Click here to visit the Pillar of Service page.

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From St. Paul’s letter to Timothy (2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14), he offers encouragement on the difficult path of discipleship, reminding us that we have all the tools we need to remain faithful. Paul says to “stir into flame the gift of God that you have. . . . ” Through the sacraments, the Word of God, and the teachings of the Church, we have every possible grace and blessing needed to continue moving forward on the stewardship path. We simply need to return to them over and over so as to stir these gifts into flame. Paul instructs us to “guard this rich trust with the help of the Holy Spirit that dwells within us.” Relying on the abundant spiritual gifts God has given to us, and relying on the Holy Spirit’s strength, we can bear our share of hardship well for the sake of the Gospel. This is both our privilege and responsibility as Christian stewards. 


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  YOU are the Church and this parish belongs to YOU!


Another way to participate in our parish life are the various parish ministries, including liturgical ministries, such as choir member, lector, altar server, and Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist; social justice ministries, such as visiting the homebound, serving the poor, volunteering at food pantries; and others, such as youth ministry, men's and women's groups, and with media to reach our parish family, to name just a few. God calls us to use our gifts and talents to glorify Him and make life better for other people. Please prayerfully consider these opportunities for getting involved in ministry. And if you have an idea for a new parish ministry, please contact us.




“The parish is where the Church lives. Parishes are communities of faith, of action, and of hope. They are where the Gospel is proclaimed and celebrated, where believers are formed and sent to renew the [E]arth. Parishes are the home of the Christian community; they are the heart of our Church. Parishes are the place where God’s people meet Jesus in word and sacrament and come in touch with the source of the Church’s life.”


-Communities of Salt and Light, p. 1


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