Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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.
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2024-2025 STEWARDSHIP RENEWAL
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the holy Spirit." - Romans 15:13
“Live in Faith and Hope” is our theme for the annual Stewardship Renewal. As we are pilgrims of hope, each of us is called to recognize the gifts we have been given have been done so out of mercy and love from God. Let each of us live in faith and journey in hope as we deepen our relationship with God through our hearts and acts of stewardship.
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 'Live in Faith and Hope' 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 10-27-2024 (En)
We recently heard from Guadalupe Ochoa, one of our Parishioners, about 'what needs to be done' as each of us is tasked with not only knowing God but making him known to others. To hear her story and discern how God is calling you to use your time for what needs to be done in the Church, please view the clip from the 10:30 am Mass where she spoke.
Stewardship Renewal - Lay Witness Talk 10-7-2024 (Sp)
Recientemente escuchamos de Guadalupe Ochoa, una de nuestras feligresas, acerca de "lo que hay que hacer" ya que cada uno de nosotros tiene la tarea no sólo de conocer a Dios sino también de darlo a conocer a los demás. Para escuchar su historia y discernir cómo Dios lo está llamando a usar su tiempo para lo que debe hacerse en la Iglesia, vea el clip de la Misa de las 2:15 pm donde habló.
Ministry Fair 2024 - Coming Together in Stewardship
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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Pillars of Stewardship - Ministries
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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Church of the Presentation (Physical Address)
1515 W Ben Holt Drive, Stockton, CA 95207
Ministry Center (Mailing Address)
6715 Leesburg Place, Stockton, CA 95207
Ph: (209) 472-2150
FAX: (209) 472-0541
Parish School:
1635 W. Benjamin Holt Drive, Stockton, CA 95207
Phone: (209) 472-2140
Fax: (209) 320-1515