"STEWARDSHIP"
A steward as a disciple is one who receives gifts gratefully, cherishes gifts responsibly, shares gifts in justice and love, and returns gifts with increase to the Lord.
The gifts and blessings which the steward manages are time to be used wisely, talents to be developed and shared, relationships to be treasured, God's Word to make disciples of others, the earth's resources to be cared for properly, and finances to be given generously and cheerfully.
People need to respond in proportion to the measure they possess. The grace of the Spirit is manifest in the high degree of community, spirit, the youthful enthusiasm, the dreams and visions for our future, the pattern of generosity and outreach, the willingness to work together, and the positive flow of energy reflected in so many parish activities.
Stewardship is a continual education and reminder that we are all called to be good stewards of the gifts God has entrusted to use towards His greater good which includes the "common good".
