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Parish Commissions
Stewardship
~Bishop R. Morneau
Lumen Christi is actively answering the call of a stewardship. As individuals we listen and sometimes accept the invitation to share our time, talent and treasure. We invite and encourage each member of our community to actively join us in our quest to become closer to God.
True stewardship is not just putting extra money in an envelope, or serving on a parish committee or parish ministry. It is much deeper than that. A good steward understands humbly that all they are and all they possess is a gift. Good stewards realized that they cannot equal God’s generosity. The more they give, the more God gives in return. True stewardship comes from within and as such is a way of life which includes caring for ourselves physically, emotionally and spiritually. As God’s children and as an outpouring of this respect for ourselves, stewardship calls us to care for each other: our families, friends and those in our community.
Becoming a true steward of our Lord requires prayer, meditation, trust and time. It calls us to reassess our priorities and to make adjustments in the importance we place on things. It affects every aspect of our family, work and spiritual life. The benefits of a stewardship lifestyle are many. Perhaps the greatest benefit is knowing we have added value to another’s life through our own actions. Small gestures take on great meaning and give great reward when applied with love in the spirit of Jesus Christ.
Everything that we have on this earth is a gift from God. Because we love God, we gladly dedicate these gifts to God's service. We seek no "rewards" for our stewardship; we do it with the joy of serving God.
Time
God has given us life, but we do not know how much time we have to use
this gift of life. Therefore we must use our time here on earth sensibly
in every activity throughout the day.
Talent
The Bible tells us that if we use our talents wisely, we will be better
able to use them and will develop others -- but if we don't we may lose
even those talents we do have.
Treasure
Giving money to the Church is a symbolic act - - the offering of ourselves
in service and devotion to God. Giving is a practical matter, too, because
the offering makes it possible for the Church to pay its bills and carry
out its mission in Christ's name.
For more information, please contact the Parish Office at 262-242-7967.
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Lumen Christi Parish Endowment
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