Building Committee

The biggest challange will be educating the parish to stewardship principles. Everyone wants a new church. Nobody is interested in the mission of the church. Until we understand and practice generous giving in thanksgiving, we will not be able to fully embrace stewardship.

Catholics give generously to "needs". But when it comes to the Offertory, they settle for 1 or 2 percent of income or a dollar or two because the church doesn't really need it. Contributing to build a new church without considering mission is selfish.

It will take a long time before people understand what the bishops are talking about in their call to discipleship.