New Stewardship Committee Focuses on Parishioners’ Time and Talents

When 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, 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 and organizations,” Adam says. “We believe that active involvement in the parish is a great path to holiness, and we are laser-focused on helping every single parishioner grow in holiness.”

One of the Stewardship Committee’s first goals is to make it easier to become a member here at All Saints and provide easy ways for parishioners to get information on what is happening at the parish.

Members on the committee range from people just getting involved to those who have been very active in various ministries for many years.

“All of us are motivated to see All Saints parishioners thrive in their spiritual journeys moving forward,” Adam says. “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.”

Although Adam is just getting involved, he can already see the impact of increased stewardship.

“Being around so many holy, intelligent, driven Catholics is spiritually rejuvenating, and I leave every meeting feeling excited about the future of All Saints and the thousands of families who call All Saints their faith home,” Adam says.

Adam would encourage others to step forward and get involved. It’s not only fun — it’s a path to holiness and heaven!

If you have any questions about the Stewardship Committee, please contact the parish office at 972-661-9282.

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