Stewardship of Treasure
We share our gifts from God
Everything we have is a gift from God and we’re called to share these gifts with others. This is stewardship. Understanding this, embracing the joy of stewardship, is what creates in us a “need” to give. We give not because there is a need to give — but because our heart points us to give as a part of our faith journey. We give because we are grateful for what we have been given.
If you haven’t already decided on your parish stewardship commitment, please prayerfully consider God’s gifts to you and make your pledge today. Good things happen when you share. Seeing everything before us as gift — we joyfully accept the responsibility to grow and return our gifts to God.
Archbishop Etienne speaks about the Spirituality of Stewardship
Are you unsure of how much to give?
Although everyone’s contribution will be different, the Church uses the tithe (10%) as a benchmark by which all of us can gauge our gifts.
It is a recognition that we have been abundantly blessed by God with his merciful love, and that He calls us to show that love with others as we journey forward in hope.
An important way to show our love is through our generosity.
Consider:
• 5% to the weekly offertory*
• 1% to the Archbishop’s Annual Appeal
• 4% to Faith Based Charities
* If you are unable to give 5%, please prayerfully consider what you are able to give and commit to giving it regularly.
For questions or other ways to give contact our parish office.
Phone: (206) 282-0223 and E-mail: info@stanneseattle.org