St. Patrick's is a Stewardship Parish!
Our Stewardship Theme is Stewardship is Heart Work!
Stewardship of Prayer, Ministry and Finance
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St. Patrick's Parish was recognized
in 2007
as an outstanding Stewardship Parish
by the International Catholic Stewardship Council
A Christian Steward:
receives God's gifts gratefully,
nurtures God's gifts responsibly
shares God's gifts with charity and justice, and
returns God's gifts in abundance.
Receive
Accept God's gift of life on this earth.
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Accept and acknowledge the talents God has given you.
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Accept financial success and what it enables you to accomplish.
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Accept God's forgiveness for your imperfection.
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Accept God's help on a daily basis.
Nurture
Take care of your health.
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Take care of your environment.
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Take care to use the talents you have been given.
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Take care to organize your time fruitfully.
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Take care to use your finances wisely.
Share
Give time to your family, your parish and your community.
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Give your talents in ministry for the good of others.
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Give of your world possessions to those in need.
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Give financially in proportions to what God has given you.
Return
Leave this earth a better place.
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Leave a legacy of generosity.
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Leave a spirt of love.
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Leave having used your talents to the fullest.
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Leave NO DOUBT that God came first in your life.
