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The Stewardship Council assists the pastor in developing Stewardship as a way of life at IHM, an attitude of the mind and heart that is expressed in action; emphasizing that all people, things, and experiences are gifts from God. This committee is instrumental in assisting the pastor in the areas of education and formation, facilitation, communication, implementation, follow-up and evaluation of the parish Stewardship process.
The Stewardship Council coordinates the stewardship efforts of the parish community, including the annual stewardship renewal drive as well as stewardship education.
The main functions of the Stewardship Council are to:
• Assist the pastor and parish leadership in the overall design, implementation and evaluation of the parish Stewardship process.
• Develop a comprehensive timetable and related procedures to facilitate the annual renewal process.
• Pursue available forms of communication to build awareness of Stewardship and parish activities, such as bulletins, parish web-site, newsletters, witnesses, ministry fair, town hall meetings, homilies, etc.
• Maintain a catalogue of parish ministries and organizations.
• Review and revise, if necessary, the parish time, and talent commitment forms to be sure they appropriately represent the mission, ministries, activities, and structure of the parish.
• Assist in seeking and selecting speakers for personal Stewardship witness presentations.
• Recruit volunteers, if necessary, to assist the Stewardship Council in the preparation, assembly, mailing, and/or other distribution of Stewardship materials and commitment forms.
• Promptly compile and distribute timely lists of volunteers to all parish ministry leaders.
• Work with the appropriate parish commissions and parish groups to ensure that those who volunteer are contacted and invited to become involved.
• Evaluate parish Stewardship and awareness efforts on an annual basis.
Stewardship Council activities include:
• Annual Ministry Fair
• Annual Stewardship Renewal Drive
• Archbishop’s Annual Appeal Campaign
Current Members of IHM Stewardship Council:
Fr. James Schillinger (pastor)
Joanie Gross
Consuelo Bills
Estela Flores
Ben and Susan Clare
Chris and Marie Marquardt
Patrick Snell
Francie Mooney
Prisca Tirtawidjaja
For more information or to join the Stewardship Council, please contact:
Father James Schillinger
Pastor
404-636-1418, ext. 235
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