Purpose

• Relying on the U.S. Bishops' statement: Stewardship, a Disciple's Response, the team will foster and promote the Church's understanding of stewardship as a way of life, which is not optional but rather central to our baptismal calling.

Membership

• Volunteer membership with an expectation of a minimum 2-year commitment to the team.
• Persons with the following traits:
  • Stewardship is already a way of life at some level.
  • Personal stewardship is exercised and is motivated by gratitude for God's gifts.
  • Have the ability to make the goals of stewardship viable for parishioners.
  • Belief in accountability exercised by reporting to parishioners on all aspects of the parish stewardship efforts.
• At least two ISU students.
• At a meeting prior to July 1 each year there is a discernment of team Chair and an ex-officio voting member to the Pastoral Council.

Functions

• To foster a sense of belonging to and "ownership" of the parish.
• To provide education about stewardship to parish leadership/committees and to all parishioners.
• Distribute an annual "stewardship report" to all parishioners.
• To collaborate with the Pastoral Council in assessing the stewardship needs of the parish.
• To promote the stewardship of treasure of all parishioners by:
  • Working with the parish finance council to sustain the financial health of the parish.
  • Coordinate an annual Sacrificial Giving Appeal, as well as promote an electronic giving option.
• To promote the stewardship of time and talent of all parishioners.
• Provide an annual appreciation event for all people who offer their time, talent, and treasure.
• Coordinate an annual promotion and celebration of parish ministry.
• Assess and evaluate, on a regular basis, the need and effectiveness of a parish census & a Time & Talent survey.
• To evaluate the parish stewardship efforts on a regular basis to ensure viability.