historic saint mary's church. this is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have...
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Historic Saint Mary's Church
“This is how all will know that
you are my disciples,
if you have love for
one another.”
John 13:35
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INDIVIDUALLY AS DISCIPLES SENT
Through our
Vocations Married Single Religious/Priest
In the WORLD At School In Neighborhoods At Work In the
Marketplace Through
OrganizationsHistoric Saint Mary's Church
AS A PARISH WITH A MISSION
Internally Sacraments Formation Communal Life Good
Stewardship Facilities Resources
Externally Ministries Partnerships Tithing
Local National International Sister Parish
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Percentage of Spending Internally & Externally
Wonderful people who both tithe & lead Increased Offertory Collaboration: PPC, Finance, Stewardship and
Staff Trusting in God… Tithing the Tithe Being careful and thrifty in spending on
ourselves while still providing… Beautiful Liturgies Top Rate Parish Missions and Speakers Increasing Educational Offerings Maintaining Social Opportunities
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We have been given a treasure! Our beautiful Church is a Pilgrim Site Our location is in the heart of a community in need.
Our historic buildings require attention and are getting that attention.
Asset Reserve Study Just under 6 million over 20 years Seeking to absorb these capital projects into budget. Buildings and Grounds Committee
Oversees bidding and execution of capital projects Submits yearly projects to Finance Committee for
budget
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New Bell Toll System Door Access System Foundation Work Renovated Office
Space New Roof on Rectory Oil to Gas in 2
buildings New Air Conditioning New Sound System New Video System for
Homebound Ministry Replaced Gym
Windows Gym Floor Repairs
Repointed Church Repointed Rectory
and sections of the School
Repaired areas in School and Convent
Restoring Stain Glass Windows
Conserved Painting in Church
Electrical Evaluation & improvements
Scheduled Organ Renovation this year
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On any given Sunday, 26% of us are present Obviously it’s not always the same 26% Some are present every week Some attend every once in a while Some almost never come
Only 51% of our households contribute financially to support the mission of Christ in our Parish.
32% of our families, 380 out of 1,192, supported the Bishop’s mission in the Lenten Appeal this year.
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Context: Our moral life is bound to and nourished by our liturgical life.
Precepts include the obligation to assist with the needs of the Church so that the Church has what is necessary for divine worship, for apostolic works and works of charity.
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Tithing 10% of all that we receive we give back to the Lord
5% to Historic St. Mary’s 5% to other charities
Bishop’s Annual Lenten Appeal Other collections for particular or world needs Other Non-profits
It’s a First Step Basic Participation Generosity begins at 11%. Christ invites us to give 100%
But mostly it is a foundation principle in our Spirituality
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He asks us to trust Him, knowing that God cannot be outdone in generosity. Tithing is not only about the Church, it is a
lesson in trust to help us know Him better He calls us beyond the law, like the rich
man in the Gospel last week He calls for to make a complete gift of
ourselves out of love for Him which mirrors His love for us.
He calls us to be servants to all just as He came not to be served but to serve.
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THE RIGHT BALANCE OUR MISSION & PLACE
Place of Formation Hub of Catholicism
Educational Resource Host of Catholic Events Care to Neighborhood Mission to World Welcoming ALL
Full Active Participation In Liturgical Life In Ministries In Tithing
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