STEWARDSHIP: A Way of Life.....

Centered in the Eucharist, stewardship as a way of life nourishes our love of God through Jesus Christ under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and calls each one of us in this faith community to make an annual commitment to our own spiritual growth by sharing our God-given gifts of time, talent and treasure.

Pope Benedict XVI's Quote on Stewardship

"The promotion of the practice of stewardship is important for the mission of the Church and for the spiritual well-being of each individual Christian. Everyone benefits from the sacrificial gift one makes of his time, talent and treasure.”

—       His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI

Our St. Matthew Stewardship Prayer

Heavenly Father, eternally kind and gracious, we thank you for all we are and all we possess. This is all fruit of your unlimited generosity and benevolence.

As stewards, we receive your gifts gratefully, cherish and tend them in a responsible manner, share them in practice and love with others, and return them with increase to you.

We offer our gifts of time, talent and treasures to you as a true act of faith, to reflect our love for you and neighbor. Help us to reach out to others as you our God have reached out to us.

Send the Holy Spirit to work through us, bringing your message to those we serve. May our faithful stewardship, as a way of life, bear witness to the love of Jesus Christ in our lives and in the lives of others. We pray with grateful hearts, in Jesus' name. Amen.

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