Stewardship & Development

Giving in Love
Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph
2024 Annual Catholic Appeal

Your Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA) pledge is part of your personal commitment to Christian Stewardship, giving thanks to God by returning a portion of the blessings God has given  to you.
 
The Bishop’s ACA supports education  for  seminarians, builds our faith communities through ministry, education and training at the parish level, offers hope to the grieving, lonely  and elderly through Diocesan programs, supports education through Religious Education Ministries and our Catholic Schools and provides emergency               assistance to those in need.  
 
All registered parish families will receive a mailing to their home in the coming weeks. weeks.  Prayerfully consider a pledge of 1% of your annual income to support the Diocesan Annual Catholic Appeal. We are grateful for your support!
 

CLICK HERE to view Bishop Johnston's message

Heavenly Father, we are grateful for your many blessings.
 
As we “Encounter Joy” through our faith in your Son, Jesus Christ,
may our lives reflect your loveand presence in our world.
 
Send your Holy Spirit to guide us as we discern Your call to share our gifts.
Give us wisdom and understanding
as we dedicate ourselves to the spiritual renewal of our parish.
 
As we entrust our parish family to the care of Mary, our Mother,
may our gifts of prayer, love for others and service to those in need,
be a source of joy for all those we encounter.
Amen.
 

 

 

Event Committee: This committee supports parish events as needed throughout the year. Events include: Confirmation Reception, CFF Back to School Night, Nametag Sunday, Mission & Outreach efforts and more. This is a fun way to get to know other members of our parish through your support of pairsh events which foster community and fellowship. Members of this committee do not meet monthly but are contacted, as needed, to plan and coordinate events.

Office Projects Committee: This committee supports the parish by preparing Advent, Christmas and Lent books for distribution, stuffing Easter eggs for Family Ministry, bagging snacks for events and performs other tasks as needed throughout the year.

Parish Community Committee: Members of this committee organize and implement parish gatherings that foster a sense of parish community. The committee coordinates Women’s Retreats and supports other parish events as needed.
 
Parish Hospitality Committee: This committee provides hospitality by serving at parish events such as Celebrating Stewardship Donut Weekends, Agape Latte, Confirmation reception, parish wide gatherings and events throughout the year as needed.
 
Stewardship Committee:  The Stewardship Committee supports stewardship as a way of life by fostering an awareness of God’s call to share our gifts. Members support the Annual Stewardship Renewal of time, talent and treasure and host Celebrating Stewardship Weekends throughout the year. The Stewardship Committee also hosts the Leadership Dinner, New Parishioner Gatherings, Nametag Sunday, and additional parish events as needed. Members also foster involvement in the parish by being a welcoming presence at parish events and  reaching out and inviting parishioners to share their gifts with our faith community.

If you are interested in serving on a committee or becoming more involved in our faith community contact Mary Grace Madrid, 251-1119 or email: [email protected]