Embracing Stewardship: Our Response to God's Gifts

Everything we have is a gift. What we do with it is our response.

“As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s grace.” — 1 Peter 4:10

What is Stewardship?

Stewardship is not about money. It’s about mission. It’s about recognizing that all we have—our time, talents, and resources—come from God, and using them with intention, generosity, and joy to serve the Church and others.

It’s not a fundraising strategy. It’s a way of life.

True stewardship:

Flows from gratitude
Is rooted in prayer
Leads to action
Builds up the Body of Christ

Our Family’s Stewardship Vision

As the Lakes Erie and St. Clair Catholic Family of Parishes, we are striving to become a community of intentional disciples. That means:

Welcoming others with warmth and humility
Using our God-given gifts to serve in ministry
Growing in our faith through formation and worship
Supporting the mission of the Church through sacrificial giving

In everything, we begin with prayer. Stewardship is not what we do for the Church—it’s what we do because we are the Church.

The 3 Pillars of Catholic Stewardship

Time

We make time for God—through daily prayer, Sunday Mass, the sacraments, and quiet moments of reflection.

Talent

We offer our gifts—hospitality, teaching, music, organization, compassion—in service to the parish and those in need.

Treasure

We give financially—according to our means and with a spirit of trust—so our parishes can continue to share the Gospel and care for others.

Stewardship is not about equal giving—it’s about equal sacrifice.

Growing as a Steward: Start Here

Here are simple ways you can live stewardship today:

Attend Mass regularly and pray daily
Volunteer in a ministry or outreach program
Reflect on your giving—can you give 1% more this year?
Sign up for pre-authorized giving to make your support consistent
Invite someone to join you at Mass or a parish event
Thank God daily for your blessings—and ask how He wants you to use them

Stewardship is Discipleship

We are not called to maintain the Church. We are called to transform the world. And that begins with hearts that are generous, humble, and on fire with the love of Christ.

Thank you for everything you do—seen and unseen—to build up our parishes. May our stewardship not just fund the Church, but form us into saints.

Get Involved

We invite you to explore the many ways to give, serve, and grow in your faith:

Ways to Give ➜
Volunteer Opportunities ➜
Ministries in Our Family ➜
Learn About Legacy Giving ➜