Stewardship
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When [Jesus] looked up he saw some wealthy people putting their offerings into the treasury and he noticed a poor widow putting in two small coins. He said, “I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest; for those others have all made offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has offered her whole livelihood.”
— Luke 21:1-4
Stewardship:
A Christian Imperative
A homily given by
Fr. David Carter
8-4-19
To make your stewardship commitment, please complete the form below (fill it out electronically or on a hardcopy) and place it in the offertory basket or turn it in to the parish office. You may also email your completed form to business@stspeterandpaulbasilica.com.
Thank you for your generous gift, which helps to sustain our parish and our priests!
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Stewardship Appeal 2020-21
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October 11, 2020
Dear Parishioners,
In this weekend’s pastor’s notes you will find an encouraging financial report from the last fiscal year (see below). I would like to highlight, in particular, that we went from 50% of our families participating in our stewardship program in a recordable way to now 88% of our families participating in a recordable way. That’s awesome! And of those that give to our parish in a recordable way, half now give online! It is one of the reasons why our parish was able to sustain our stewardship efforts during the coronavirus even as other parishes have suffered more due to a loss of offerings. I am very proud of our parish for the way we have come together and have weathered this coronavirus storm, and I am grateful for the generosity of our parishioners.
Despite the positive picture that last year’s stewardship appeal gave, we still have ongoing needs. We have increased expenses because of the additional third priest to minister to the growing Hispanic community. We are especially worried about the facilities of the parish, including our roof and HVAC, both of which are substantial capital investments. We also still have 12% to go on 100% participation. Now is not the time to sit back and relax. We have to be vigilant over this next year to ensure the good that we have begun does not stall mid-course. Next weekend, Oct. 17th & 18th, we will be conducting our Annual Stewardship Appeal at Mass. Thank you for your generous support to our parish.
In Christ Jesus,
Rev. J. David Carter, JCL, Pastor and Rector
Financial Summary for
Fiscal Year ending 6-30-2020
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