Stewardship Corner - 10.12.25

Faith Without Works Is Dead: How Catholic Stewardship Brings Faith to Life

“Faith without works is dead.” (James 2:17) Those words cut straight to the core of what it means to be a Christian. Faith isn’t just belief—it’s belief in motion. It’s love that shows up, compassion that acts, and conviction that sacrifices. Stewardship begins literally with Faith the size of a mustard seed that initiates God’s power.

In Catholic life, this truth takes form through stewardship.

Stewardship isn’t just about money or parish programs—it’s about away of living that recognizes everything we have as a gift from God and calls us to use those gifts for His glory. It’s faith made visible.

A good steward doesn’t say, “I believe,” and stop there. They serve in the parish, care for the poor, support the Church, and make time for prayer. They see their time, talent, and treasure as sacred tools to build God’s kingdom on earth. When we live this way, our works are not to replace faith—it brings it to light and life!

Catholic stewardship is how we turn faith from words into witness. It’s how we show the world that belief in Christ transforms everything—our priorities, our generosity, our daily choices.

Because real faith doesn’t sit still. It moves. It gives. It builds. And through stewardship, it lives. Begin your journey now!

-Deacon Bill Turner

Stewardship Corner - 09.21.25

Stewardship Corner

Stewardship is about growing together as a parish family—sharing our time, talent, and treasure to support one another and our mission. On the weekend of September 27-28th we will be launching our Parishioner Information Update drive, because staying connected is essential to building community.

Even if you think your information hasn’t changed, updating it annually ensures our records are accurate and helps us serve you better. This simple act supports communication, outreach, and planning for the year ahead. It’s a small but meaningful step in strengthening our parish life together! Forms will be available at all Masses beginning the weekend of September 27-28. Thank you in advance for your willingness to help us serve you better.

Stewardship Corner - 09.07.25

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

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.