Historic Saint Mary's Church

This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another. John 13:35 Historic Saint Mary's Church

INDIVIDUALLY AS DISCIPLES SENT Through our Vocations Married Single Religious/Priest In the WORLD At School In Neighborhoods At Work In the Marketplace Through Organizations Historic Saint Mary's Church

AS A PARISH WITH A MISSION Internally Sacraments Formation Communal Life Good Stewardship Facilities Resources Externally Ministries Partnerships Tithing Local National International Sister Parish Historic Saint Mary's Church

Percentage of Spending Internally & Externally

Wonderful people who both tithe & lead Increased Offertory Collaboration: PPC, Finance, Stewardship and Staff Trusting in God… Tithing the Tithe Being careful and thrifty in spending on ourselves while still providing… Beautiful Liturgies Top Rate Parish Missions and Speakers Increasing Educational Offerings Maintaining Social Opportunities Historic Saint Mary's Church

We have been given a treasure! Our beautiful Church is a Pilgrim Site Our location is in the heart of a community in need. Our historic buildings require attention and are getting that attention. Asset Reserve Study Just under 6 million over 20 years Seeking to absorb these capital projects into budget. Buildings and Grounds Committee Oversees bidding and execution of capital projects Submits yearly projects to Finance Committee for budget Historic Saint Mary's Church

New Bell Toll System Door Access System Foundation Work Renovated Office Space New Roof on Rectory Oil to Gas in 2 buildings New Air Conditioning New Sound System New Video System for Homebound Ministry Replaced Gym Windows Gym Floor Repairs Repointed Church Repointed Rectory and sections of the School Repaired areas in School and Convent Restoring Stain Glass Windows Conserved Painting in Church Electrical Evaluation & improvements Scheduled Organ Renovation this year Historic Saint Mary's Church

On any given Sunday, 26% of us are present Obviously its not always the same 26% Some are present every week Some attend every once in a while Some almost never come Only 51% of our households contribute financially to support the mission of Christ in our Parish. 32% of our families, 380 out of 1,192, supported the Bishops mission in the Lenten Appeal this year. Historic Saint Mary's Church

Context: Our moral life is bound to and nourished by our liturgical life. Precepts include the obligation to assist with the needs of the Church so that the Church has what is necessary for divine worship, for apostolic works and works of charity. Historic Saint Mary's Church

Tithing 10% of all that we receive we give back to the Lord 5% to Historic St. Marys 5% to other charities Bishops Annual Lenten Appeal Other collections for particular or world needs Other Non-profits Its a First Step Basic Participation Generosity begins at 11%. Christ invites us to give 100% But mostly it is a foundation principle in our Spirituality Historic Saint Mary's Church

He asks us to trust Him, knowing that God cannot be outdone in generosity. Tithing is not only about the Church, it is a lesson in trust to help us know Him better He calls us beyond the law, like the rich man in the Gospel last week He calls for to make a complete gift of ourselves out of love for Him which mirrors His love for us. He calls us to be servants to all just as He came not to be served but to serve. Historic Saint Mary's Church

THE RIGHT BALANCEOUR MISSION & PLACE Place of Formation Hub of Catholicism Educational Resource Host of Catholic Events Care to Neighborhood Mission to World Welcoming ALL Full Active Participation In Liturgical Life In Ministries In Tithing Historic Saint Mary's Church