"Stewardship" refers to the gifts that God has bestowed upon us. Look only to the life of Jesus for guidance in living as Christian stewards. Stewardship is living out a commitment to be:
- Christ-centered rather than self-centered.
- Full of profound gratitude, justice and love - the fundamental motives for giving back to God
- Sharers of our time, talent and treasure to build up the Church and make our world a better place.
The Church needs you and God has chosen you to go out into the entire world. Every Christian is to take an active part in the life of the Church and to share the gifts of salvation. Mature disciples make a conscious, firm decision, carried out in action, to be followers of Jesus Christ, no matter the cost to themselves, by:
- Reciving God's gifts gratefully
- Cultivating them responsibly
- Sharing them lovingly in justice with others
- Returning them with increase to the Lord
Gifts from God are not meant to be hoarded or kept only for our own use, but to be shared with others so everyone has a share in God's abundant graces.
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La Purísima Strategic Planning Retreat
Saturday, January 21, 2012
8 am to 4 pm
Parish Community Center
Hosted by the La Purísima Stewardship Board
You are cordially invited to join La Purísima ministry leaders and parishioners at a retreat facilitated by Leisa Anslinger a nationally known speaker, author and expert on parish engagement and stewardship.
Stewardship Prayer
God my Creator, you made me all that I am and gave me all that I have.
Help me show my gratitude by using these gifts to serve others in your name.
Jesus my Redeemer, you taught me the way to eternal life by your example of loving service to others. Grant me the courage to respond to your call to Discipleship by following in your footsteps.
Holy Spirit of God, be with me as I choose each day to put you first in my life.
Let me be a model of Christian Stewardship so others will come
to know you through my actions.
I pray dear Lord, that you open the minds and hearts of all the men, women and young people of our parish, that we may joyfully accept your challenge
to be good stewards.
Amen
