Stewardship

A good steward gratefully recognizes that every single thing we have comes from God – for the benefit of everyone. Nothing is ours alone – it is ours to care for – and to share.
 
God made us to be generous, because God is generous.  We give because there is a need in us.  We give so God can be alive in us.  In generosity we find the true meaning of what we were created for; “to look just like God”.  

Stewardship is ‘managing your house’ - the care and meaning we add to what God has given to us. We are called by God to be conduits for our blessings in order to make a richer life for all. Stewardship of God’s gifts gives us purpose and makes us fully human, and the parish provides the framework and the outlets for this to happen. To begin to live a life from which goodness flows, consider seeing your blessings as truthfully from God, and start with daily prayer, then committing to at least one new ministry or project to help others, and make a plan for beneficial and consistent financial giving.
 
All parishioners are asked to prayerfully examine what they can do for the parish as a sign of their faith and their gratitude to God. There are many opportunities to give of your time and talent to Our Lady of Lourdes and to other charities. We encourage parishioners to explore these opportunities.