Stewardship is ALIVE at Sacred Heart
We Are The Disciples of Christ
All that we have and all that we are is a gift from a generous and loving God. Stewardship is a way of life based upon gratitude for these gifts. This includes our time, talent, and our treasure. It also includes the gifts of the earth and all it holds, our faith, our personal vocation and our very lives. We are stewards not owners of these gifts. Our gifts are not to be ignored or used solely for ourselves, but are made available to build up the Kingdom of God. Stewardship involves a free choice to use God’s gifts out of motives for love, thankfulness and justice, not guilt or fear.
Stewardship is a holistic approach to faith. It addresses our inherent need to give back to God. Stewardship relates to all other areas of ministry. It grows out of a desire for lifelong faith formation. It draws strength from prayer and liturgy. It leads to a life dedicated in service to others.
Stewardship is about spiritual development. It is about responding to the call to be a disciple of Christ. Stewardship applies to every aspect of our individual lives and to the life of the parish community. Stewardship is best understood by living it. The Catholic Bishop’s pastoral Letter on Stewardship describes a Christian Steward as:
“one who receives God’s gifts gratefully,
cherishes and tends them in a responsible and accountable manner,
shares them in justice and love with others,
and returns them with increase to the Lord.”
We are thankful for all the good stewardship efforts we see at Sacred Heart. We have an active Stewardship Committee that welcomes new members. Please contact Cathy Mills 234-6593 ext 208 if interested in hearing more about this vibrant area of parish life.
SACRED HEART STEWARD OF THE MONTH
MIKE GEORGE
“Well done, good and faithful servant.”
Mt. 25:21
LIVING WITH AN ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE
How appropriate that the Steward of the Month of October is
The Great Pumpkin for Trunk or Treat---alias Mike George.
However, this is a man who goes far beyond that timely title
and has given of himself to Sacred Heart Parish
throughout the 37 years he has been a parish member.
A past member of the Parish Council,
Sacred Heart School Board, and CCD teacher,
Mike has also been the bingo caller at the Fall Festival "for years" and the voice on the Mass tape for the homebound.
Those who nominated Mike for this honor cited him as
"a wonderful Christian man who does funeral vigils,
leads the Stations of the Cross, is a lector
and Eucharistic Minister, teaches Mass servers,
and assists with preparing teens for Confirmation."
A 30-year employee of MidAmerican Energy (and its predecessor), Mike and his wife Michelle are the parents of sons Luke and Ben and have a real soft spot for
Missy, Emma and Angel (of the canine family).
When asked why he gives of himself to Sacred Heart Church, Mike replies,
"I just do small things that might make a big difference.
I just live with an Attitude of Gratitude."