Stewardship Notes
Stewardship is changing the way we think. The present calls us to new ways to minister and new thinking to support those efforts.
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Stewardship is changing the way we think. The present calls us to new ways to minister and new thinking to support those efforts.
Shelves have been installed in the library thanks to Boyd Smith and Gene VanHoose. Bob Hess is organizing the books on the shelves. The computer index is ready. Come and check it out.
St. Joseph parish is a work in process. Thanks to the efforts of parish committees and the Parish Activity Council, there are some exciting things in the works. It still goes back to the importance of our volunteers and the need for new people to come forward. The recent canceling of a Family Night because of lack of leadership is an example.
The visit by Fr. Bonaventure reminded me of the importance of a continuing missionary spirit. One or two times a year we host missionaries with appeals. The response is always very generous. We gave Fr. Bonaventure $1400 for his work.
New Stained Glass windows have been installed in the vestibule of the Parish Activity Center. The windows were designed and crafted by Rob Loula, a parishioner. If we find benefactors, he has designs for the windows in Carpenter Hall. If you are interested in stained glass windows for your house or office, he is available and reasonable.
Correctly and fully understood, Christian Stewardship holds every individual accountable to God for the personal care of the universe.
Discussion at Building Committee focused on "let's build a new church first." The focus of the Bishops Stewardship letter is on using our resources to build up the kingdom of God with a reminder that we look beyond our own needs to reach out to others.