New Stewardship Committee Focuses on Parishioners’ Time and Talents
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hen it comes to understanding the purpose and mission of our Stewardship Committee here at All Saints, we can look to Luke 12:48 — “Much will be required of the person entrusted with much, and still more will be demanded of the person entrusted with more.” The Lord has blessed us with so much, and it’s our task to give back to Him through our time, talent, and treasure. Parishioners are in the habit of giving their treasure, and Fr. Jovita Okoli wants to see the same enthusiasm toward giving of time and talent. We all have talents — so let’s see how we can use them to glorify God. The Stewardship Committee was formed to increase the number of parishioners actively involved here at All Saints. Fr. Jovita wanted to get a group like this started, so he called parishioners he thought would be interested. This relatively new group is ready to hit the ground running. For committee member Adam Berry, this is the first ministry in which he has been involved at All Saints. “As a group, we align behind the parish’s core values of worship, education in faith, spiritual growth,
The All Saints Stewardship Committee: (from left to right) Andy Polascek, Matt Baril, Emily Hennessey, Adam Berry, Iris Vallarino, Adam Baumli, Sylvia Windham (not pictured) Joseph Bionat and Kyla Moles
and fellowship,” Adam says. “Every decision we make aligns with how we as a council can move All Saints forward in one or more of these areas.” Committee members agree that All Saints parishioners are so generous with their treasure. They are also proud of everyone’s continued generosity
during the challenges of the past few years. Now, the committee hopes to see people give generously of their time. We have so many wonderful parish ministries and organizations here at All Saints. “We want to grow active involvement in All Saints ministries continued on back cover
“All of us are motivated to see All Saints parishioners thrive in their spiritual journeys moving forward. We all have to make that a routine in our own lives in order to spread the impact of doing so to the entire parish.” — ADAM BERRY
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