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HOLY REDEEMER CHURCH

1227 East Bristol Road
Burton, MI, 48529
810.743.3050

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Stewardship Corner - 09.07.25

September 2, 2025 Emily Arthur

Stewardship Corner

I never thought of myself as someone who had much to give. My husband and I worked

hard, but most months it felt like there was just enough to scrape by. Still, every Saturday morning, I would bake bread. It was my little tradition—four loaves for the week. And somewhere along the way, I started making one extra. I couldn’t explain why. Maybe it was my way of trusting that God would show me where it was needed.

One Sunday after Mass, I saw him. An older man, sitting in the very back pew. His shoulders were slumped, his clothes worn, and he didn’t speak to anyone. People passed him by as though he was invisible. Something stirred in me—I almost walked out, but I couldn’t. I went back, placed the extra loaf into his hands, and whispered, “The Lord always provides.”

That evening, there was a knock at my door. It startled me...we don’t get many visitors at night. When I opened it, there he was. His hands trembled as he held the bread close to his chest. Tears streamed down his face as he said, “I had nothing to eat today. I thought God had forgotten me. But then you came.”

I cried too. Right there on the doorstep, with a stranger who wasn’t a stranger anymore.

That night I realized stewardship isn’t about donating money or volunteering only when it’s convenient. It’s about living with open hands and an open heart. My bread, my time, my compassion, they were never really mine. They belonged to God, meant to be given away.

Stewardship Corner - 08.24.25

September 2, 2025 Emily Arthur

Stewardship Corner

The foundation of the heart to start a life of stewardship begins with a deep sense of gratitude. When we recognize that all we have—our time, talents, resources, and even our very lives—are gifts rather than possessions, our posture shifts from ownership to responsibility.

This inner awareness cultivates humility and opens the heart to a higher calling: to care for and wisely manage what has been entrusted to us. Gratitude becomes the soil in which stewardship takes root, reminding us that giving, serving, and protecting are not duties but privileges.

From this foundation, a life of stewardship grows through intentional action and daily choices. It’s not limited to financial giving or environmental care, though those are part of it. True stewardship touches every aspect of life: how we spend our time, how we treat others, and how we contribute to the well-being of our communities. When the heart is aligned with purpose, stewardship becomes a natural expression of love—love for God, for others, and for the world around us. In this way, the heart leads to conversion and transformation to imitate the life of Christ. May God grant us the grace to have an abundant grateful heart and begin our way of life in Stewardship. Amen.

1227 East Bristol Road, Burton, MI 48529
OFFICE: 810-743-3050
FAX: 810-743-4381

OFFICE HOURS:
Monday-Friday: 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
Saturday: 3:30p.m.-5:30p.m.
Sunday: 8:30a.m.-12:30p.m.

Vision Statement: Our vision is to be faithful followers of Christ, growing together in love and faith, and building up His Church through unity, service, and spiritual devotion.
Mission Statement: Our mission is to foster family life and unity among parishioners, encouraging devoted participation in the life of the Church, and nurturing a faithful community grounded in love, service, and commitment to the mission of Christ.