Week 1: September 6

What Does it Mean to Be a Steward?

Our parish has formally launched the Fall Stewardship Initiative. A 10-week Campaign between Sept 6 and Nov 8 2026.

In modern culture, we are taught to be self-made owners. We work for our money, buy our homes, and protect our assets. But the Gospel presents a radical alternative. In the context of Jesus and His disciples, a steward is a trusted manager of someone else’s property. Everything we possess—our life, our time, our unique talents, and our financial resources—belongs entirely to God. We are merely caretakers. True Christian discipleship begins when we stop asking, "What do I want to do with my money?" and start asking, "Lord, what do You want me to do with the resources You have entrusted to my care?" Over the next ten weeks, our parish will reflect together on how we can better manage our shared gifts to serve our community and stabilize our spiritual home.

Week 2: September 13

Gratitude as a Lifestyle Choice

It is easy to be grateful when things are perfect. It is much harder when we face daily stress, family anxieties, or economic pressures. Yet, biblical stewardship is rooted in radical gratitude. It is a conscious choice to focus on God's abundance rather than the scarcity of the world. When we wake up each morning and intentionally thank God for our faith, our health, and our parish community, our hearts soften. Generosity cannot grow in a heart hardened by complaints; it thrives only in soil plowed by thanksgiving. This week, challenge your household to name three hidden blessings every day. Let us transform our perspective from 'what we lack' to 'how richly we have been blessed' by Our Lord Jesus Christ.