Let’s assume you have decided to start laying up treasures in heaven by practicing the charity that the Catholic Church has always encouraged, in keeping with your financial means. Maybe you take 10 percent of your pre-tax income and divide it two ways, with 5 percent going to your parish and the other half to charities of your choosing.
Stewardship is not a gift we give to God, but rather a gift God gives to us. Catholics have made the work of the church, Christ’s body, a priority in their lives.
The free retreat will include time for quiet reflection, small-group discussion, lunch, and Mass with Bishop Donald Kettler.
The Brad and Leanne Donnay family are supporters of “Upstream, Loving Where We Live,” an initiative that seeks to amplify Minnesotans’ shared connections to place with a spirit of optimism.
Members of the Diocese of St. Cloud’s stewardship advisory committee reflect on questions surrounding stewardship practices and local efforts.
“We must learn to give the best we have to God and others. Why? It is not just because God promises great blessings when we do, but because the meaning of our lives is found in becoming like Jesus.”
Thanks to generous donors, the Bishop’s Annual Appeal is nearing its goal and making a difference in the lives of Catholics across the diocese.
The Diocese of St. Cloud held a virtual stewardship conference for three mornings of education, conversation and best practices for fostering stewardship in our parishes/Area Catholic Communities.
