ICSC June Stewardship Prayer
Stewardship Prayer Gracious God, During this season of Easter, we know that your Son has offered us a peaceful awareness of his presence. He is always with us, but most times, we do not slow down enough to become aware of his presence. Help us to slow down and appreciate this gift, and come to …
Stewardship Saint for June: Saint Anthony of Padua
Saint Anthony of Padua is one the most beloved and admired saints in the Church. A Franciscan friar and a Doctor of the Church, he is considered one of the greatest preachers in the history of Christianity. Anthony was born on the Feast of the Assumption in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1195 to a wealthy and …
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Hospitality at Mass: A Key to Good Stewardship
For many individuals and families alike, summer means travel. And summer travel may mean new visitors to our parish for weekend liturgies. How we greet and provide hospitality for our guests says a lot about our practice of good stewardship. Providing hospitality to strangers is a hallmark of Christian stewardship. In the Gospel of Matthew …
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ICSC May Stewardship Prayer
Stewardship Prayer Loving Father! During this Easter season, we rejoice in your son, who has renewed us in freedom and joy through the mystery of his resurrection. We have been called to proclaim his Gospel; not because we are good enough, holy enough, or talented enough; but because you wanted us to have this gift …
Stewardship Saint for May: Saint Bede the Venerable
Saint Bede the Venerable, an English saint more popularly known as the “Venerable Bede,” was born in Sunderland, England in the year 673. Educated from the age of seven, he entered the monastery of Saint Peter in Jarrow, Northumberland, England, was ordained a deacon at age 19 and ordained a priest at age 30. The …
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ICSC April Stewardship Prayer
Stewardship Prayer Loving Father, We know the truth of the Easter proclamation. Christ is risen and with him all creation! Light replaces darkness, joy replaces sadness, life replaces death. Through the power of your Spirit, there is no failure his love and mercy cannot reverse, no humiliation he cannot exchange with blessing, no anger he …
Stewardship Saint for April: Saint Peter Chanel
Peter Chanel was born in a small village near Lyons, France in 1803. Observing his simple piety and intelligence, his parish priest had him admitted to a church-sponsored school. Chanel eventually studied for the priesthood and was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Belley in 1827. His mind was set on missionary work and …
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See what Catholic stewardship leaders are saying about the ICSC Conference
Linda Maccarone, Director of Parish Mission, St. Mary Catholic Church, Royal Oak, Michigan I have attended the ICSC Conference for the last 8 years. The information and presentations from the 80+ speakers and numerous vendors has been very valuable to me as a parish leader. There are many new tools available to promote stewardship/discipleship/evangelization in …
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Stewardship Saint for March: Saint Patrick
Saint Patrick, the “apostle to Ireland,” is one of the world’s most famous and celebrated saints. His missionary zeal arguably matched that of Saint Paul, whose missionary activities, though oftentimes a severe struggle, remained in the territories governed by Roman law. Saint Patrick, however, was the first recorded Christian missionary to evangelize beyond the bounds …
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