Parish Stewardship 2021
In Our Parish Stewardship 2021 Campaign...
What Will You Do With Your Time, Talent & Treasure?
Parish Stewardship has a professional movie showing what Western Washington parishes are doing to live Stewardship as A Way of Life. Learn what Stewardship can mean in your parish!
We've made it even easier this year for you to fill out your Stewardship pledge. No more mailing in or forgetting to put yours in the basket. It's fast, convenient and hassle-free. Fill out your online pledge now...
Why Do We Need To Teach Stewardship?
Every parish decides to embark upon the stewardship journey for a different reason. Yet, basically, all of the reasons fall into one of five categories. These are:
- It is what God calls us to do
- It is what built our Church
- It increases parishioners' generosity to the parish
- It increases participation and vitality in parish ministries
- It enriches parishioners' prayer lives, faith and spirituality
Stewardship Is What God Calls Us to Do
Throughout sacred scripture God calls us to be a giving people. The concepts of giving God our "first fruits" and of tithing a fair percent were first mentioned in the Old Testament.
In the second year of the Exodus, Moses informed the Israelites that they would be giving a tenth of their seed crops, fruit trees, and every tenth animal to the new Tabernacle. These instructions were God’s commands and not just suggestions or best practices.
It’s critical to recognize that tithing was central to God’s law. Israelites didn’t wait to feel inspired to tithe, they were expected to tithe—and on top of that, they were encouraged to give freewill offerings.
- The tithe is Introduced as Law - LEV. 27:30–34
- Tithes Established for the Levites - NUM. 18:21
- The Levite's Tithe - NUM. 18:26
The Principles of Plenty - PROV. 3:9–10
Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the first fruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine.
If the world and everything in it truly belong to the Lord, why wouldn’t this principle be true? This isn’t the only time that the Lord promises Israel that he’ll reward generosity with plenty (Deut. 15:10; Prov. 11:25; Malachi 3:8–12).
The challenge is that one must have the faith to give sacrificially to see if the Lord keeps his word.
Testing God in the Tithe - MAL. 3:10–12
In verse 10, the Lord reiterates the problem; the storehouses are empty. If they would only be compliant, there would not only be a full larder, but they would experience an overabundance of provision and freedom from want.
About half of Our Lord's parables address the proper use of our resources and Jesus talks about money five times more than He talks about prayer.
Generous giving is fundamental to our faith tradition.
Any parish that truly wants to follow the teachings of Our Lord must teach and embrace stewardship.
As the US Catholic Bishops' write in their Pastoral Letter on Stewardship, Stewardship: A Disciple's Response, "Once one chooses to become a disciple of Jesus Christ, stewardship is not an option."
Stewardship Is What Built Our Church
From the awe-inspiring European basilicas to the smallest rural churches in our own country, all of the churches, schools, hospitals and other Catholic agencies which we take for granted today have been built by previous generations giving generously of their time, talents and treasure.
Auctions, raffles and golf tournaments did not build up the Church and they cannot maintain it.
The Church today was built up because our ancestors in faith understood their responsibility to support the establishment of God's kingdom here on earth.
They made God a priority in their lives and they generously shared no matter how much or how little they had.
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How Does My Parish Stewardship Giving Differ From The Annual Catholic Appeal?
Parish Stewardship of Treasure
- Provides parish ordinary income
- Occurs in the Fall of each year
- Parish renewal (Congregational)
- Yearly pledge to the parish - January to December
- Donations processed through the parish
- Tax Statement provided by parish
Annual Catholic Appeal
- Occurs in the Spring of each year
- Archdiocesan campaign (Denominational)
- Pledge to the Archdiocese - May to April
- Donations processed through Archdiocese
- Monthly reminders are sent from the Archdiocese
- Tax Statement provided by Archdiocese
- Supports over 60 ministries and services throughout Western Washington
What Does My Stewardship Support?
Our parish church serves the needs of most Catholics on the Plateau. When you give your gift of Time, Talent and Treasure, your efforts go to support everything your parish needs to help minister to the Catholic community on the Plateau.
Some of the ministries supported by your gifts of Time, Talent and Treasure include:
- Usher/Greeter
- Lector/Eucharistic Minister
- Finance Committee
- Altar Societies
- Faith Formation
- Cantor/choir
- Altar Servers
How Does My Parish Benefit?
Our Parishes are direct recipients of the ministries supported by your generous donation of Time, Talent and Treasure.
Diligent maintenance by dedicated volunteers has kept our parishes in very good condition for their age.
There are still many more areas that need to be addressed since St. Aloysius is over 100 years old.
Go here it view our 2019-2020 Annual Report to the parishioners.
How Much Should I Give To My Parish Stewardship?
The chart above provides a guideline for deciding the portion of your planned giving based on your household income. Each year, we ask you to reflect and re-evaluate your financial giving - is it a gift that is planned, proportionate, sacrificial and thankful? An equal percentage should be considered for giving to the 'other half' such as Special Collections, the Annual Catholic Appeal and other charities. Go here for a Stewardship of Treasure Planning Guide...
Making a Difference by Sharing of our Financial Resources
What is the right amount to give? When you are at peace about the size of your gift - when you do not find yourself making excuses for its size (either too big or too small) and you know in your heart that you have been completely honest with yourself and God - then your gift is the proper size.
If you haven't already decided on your parish stewardship commitment, please prayerfully consider your giving and return a commitment card to your parish office, through the mail, in the collection basket, or fill out the online pledge form below...
MASS SCHEDULE
Tue & Sat - 8:30am
Sat - 4:00pm
Sun - 11:00am
Holy Days
Check bulletin/website for details
Rosary - Starts 30 min. before mass
Reconciliation
Sat - 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Address
211 West Mason Ave.
Buckley, WA 98321
Phone: 360-829-6515
Office Hours
Tue - Fri 9:30am - 1:30pm
PARISH FAMILY MASS TIMES
Sacred Heart - Enumclaw
Saturday - 5:30pm
Sunday - 9:00am & 12:00pm Spanish
Mon, Thu, Fri - 9:00am
Wed - 6:00pm
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St. Barbara - Black Diamond
Saturday - 5:00pm
Sunday - 8:00am & 10:00am
Wed, Fri - 9:00am, Thu 6:00pm
Our church and bathrooms are wheel chair accessible.
PARISH STEWARDSHIP
RENEWAL
Your Stewardship pledge is just one way we express our discipleship as followers of Jesus Christ. As disciples of Jesus Christ, our response to God’s abundant generosity is one of immense gratitude. Your Stewardship of Treasure renewal for the coming year supports St. Aloysius and continues the mission that defines who we are and what we do. Please return your 2024 pledge card today in the collection basket, to the parish office, through the mail or go online here to complete your pledge.
If you have a prayer request, please go here and it will be presented to the priest so he can remember your request in his private mass.
ACA 2024
ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL UPDATE!
If you received Archbishop Etienne’s letter this past week, please prayerfully consider your gift to the 2024 Annual Catholic Appeal. Your support matters for religious and lay leaders serving in a variety of roles within our local Catholic Church. Whether it is a future seminarian seeking guidance and resources, the deacon formation program, or formation and education for lay leaders, your gift impacts the vitality of our Catholic community.
Thank you to the many of you who have chosen to make a gift and help us reach our goal. To date, we have heard from 30 of our parish families.
You can make a donation or make a payment on ACA2024 here...
Contact the office: 360-829-6515
If you have not yet given, you can use the QR code, fill out a pew envelope which may be mailed or included in the collection, or go online at archseattle.org/GiveACA.
Goal: $24,908.00
Pledged: $25,724
Percent of Goal: 103%
Participation: 47%
Total received over goal
to fund our parish project: $816
There is still time to contribute by completing a pew envelope or scanning the QR code above or on the envelope to give online. Go here to give today...
Helping To End The Injustice Of Abortion
“I would like to remind everyone...That the primary capital to be safeguarded and valued is man, the human person in his or her integrity” - Pope Benedict XVI, Caritas in Veritate
After the chaos of the 2020 election season, we all hoped 2024 would mark a return to calm and normalcy.
Those hopes didn't last long.
The attempted assassination of President Trump, the humiliation of President Biden, and his replacement by the most pro-abortion presidential nominee ever make it clear that we're a long way from getting back to normal.
On today's video blog, I share why your involvement in 40 Days for Life points the world toward the healing it so desperately needs:
Go here to become involved with 40 Days for Life...
CALLED TO SERVE as CHRIST
CAMPAIGN
GOAL: $218,052.00
PLEDGED: $175,496.00
2018-2021
Thank you for pledging $175,496 towards our GOAL of $218,052.00. Total cash received towards goal our is 72%, $156,401.00. St. Aloysius has received 15% of this amount, and once we reach the GOAL, our rebate will increase to 85%! Thank you for your generosity and for continuing to make donations to fulfill your pledge.
FORMED.org
The Catholic Faith on Demand
(only works in Chrome, Firefox, MS Edge)
Please utilize our parish's subscription to FORMED.org
FORMED.org is a revolutionary online platform that provides access to the best Catholic audio talks, movies, ebooks, and video based studies from trusted providers like the Augustine Institute, Ignatius Press, Catholic Answers, the Knights of Columbus, St. Paul Center, Sophia Press and more!
We are excited to announce that our parish has subscribed to an exciting new online platform. Create a personal account and start enjoying the best Catholic content all in one place! Catholic Content including movies, lectures, books children's' programming and more - and It’s Free!
FORMED.org provides amazing content 24/7 for you to grow in your faith. It’s FREE and now EASIER THAN EVER to Register!
- Go to formed.org and click on sign up (only works in Chrome, Firefox, and MS Edge).
- Select - I belong to a Parish or Organization.
- Select your parish (using zip 98321 is quicker).
- Register with your name and email address.
- Check that email account for a link to begin.
- Contact the office with questions.
Forgiven: The Transforming Power
of Confession
Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession, explores the grace and healing offered in Confession and shows how this sacrament of mercy reveals the depth and bounty of God's love. By looking at God's revelation of his mercy in Scripture and making a step-by-step examination of the Rite itself, Forgiven communicates God's invitation to each one of us to come experience his indescribable love in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The season of Advent is a perfect time for spiritual renewal through encountering God’s mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist
Although the Eucharist appears to be simple bread and wine, it is actually the "source and summit" of the Christian life. Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist explores the truth and beauty of Christ's real presence in the Eucharist, from its origins in Sacred Scripture, to its profound role in the life of the Church and her members. Go here to see the crescendo of the entire story of salvation.
St. Joseph: Our Spiritual Father
While the Gospel has not preserved any of his words, his actions have resounded through the ages. Joseph of Nazareth stands out as the model par excellence of Christian virtue, a brilliant example of obedience to God and trust in Divine Providence. His role as protector of families in the difficulties of life and Patron of the universal Church has never been more clearly needed. Now, the Church is seeking to deepen its understanding of the Guardian of Jesus and of the Holy Family. Featuring interviews with leading experts and theologians, in addition to powerful first-hand testimonials — St. Joseph: Our Spiritual Father provides viewers with a glimpse into one of the most incredible lives in all of human history — a figure whose spiritual fatherhood remains open to all of us. Watch here...
Consecration to Saint Joseph
The Augustine Institute Show - 03/15/22 - Fr. Donald Calloway
How do Catholics make a consecration to Saint Joseph? Ben Akers fills in for Tim Gray on this week's episode of the Augustine Institute Show to celebrate Saint Joseph! Father Donald Calloway, author of Consecration to Saint Joseph, will discuss ways we can grow in our relationship with this powerful saint. Watch here...
THE SEARCH
The Search // Episode 5 // Who is Jesus? The most beautiful part of this story is this we can know God's love, personally. This is the person of Jesus. But how did this seemingly insignificant carpenter born into poverty in a dusty corner of the Roman Empire become the most pivotal figure in all of history? Christianity isn’t simply a philosophy for life – the center of Christianity is a person. We look at the life of Jesus and what he came to do. Ultimately, we need to decide if Jesus really was who he said he was. We can’t sit on the fence. Because if Jesus really was who he said he was, we need to make him the Lord of our lives, and everything changes.
The Search // Episode 6 // Am I Saved? What Jesus did for us through his life, death and resurrection was the greatest act of love in history. He saved us. He did this for each one of us. Personally. But some might feel unworthy of this gift of love. We may feel we have too much baggage. We may feel unlovable. But God didn’t come to reveal himself to us on a pedestal, he came to enter into our messy human condition. To fix us from within. To transform us from the inside out. Some might be surprised by how generous the love of God really is. We don’t deserve God’s love, but that’s the amazing reality of God’s mercy. This relationship with God isn’t all about our love for Him. It’s about His love for us that changes our lives forever.
Archbishop Etienne Blog
Preaching is a priority to Archbishop Etienne's episcopal ministry. His blog is an effort to engage and serve you, God's faithful people. Enjoy your visit! https://www.archbishopetienne.com/
Pray the Rosary with the Archdiocese of Seattle from Archdiocese of Seattle
Prayer for Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most holy Eucharist. I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace you as if you were already there and unite myself wholly to you. Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.
St. Aloysius Pray For Us!
A statue of St. Aloysius Gonzaga carrying a plague victim in his arms is seen on the campus of Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash. (CNS photo/courtesy Gonzaga University). Read more here...
NORTHWEST CATHOLIC is a gift of faith to every registered Catholic household in Western Washington. If you are currently registered at our parish you will receive NORTHWEST CATHOLIC at no charge. Questions? Call 206-382-4850 or 1-800-473-5641.
CELEBRATING 125 YEARS!
In 2017 St. Aloysius celebrated 125 years of religious service for Buckley, WA and its surrounding areas.
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