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STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Join us in embracing discipleship as the way of life.
Check out our Annual Parish Stewardship Report. This report expands upon four pillars of our parish: hospitality, prayer, faith formation, and service. All this is in the context of stewardship ... how we make a grateful response to God's abundance in our lives. We thank you all for praying, serving, and giving joyfully to fulfill the mission of the church. We hope you enjoy seeing several of these gestures captured and highlighted in this report.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
There are many ways for every parent or guardian to get involved. Hours may include all work within our parish community (church, fundraisers, school activities, lunchroom, library, PSR, Children’s Ministries, Music Ministry, and so much more!). CLICK HERE to visit our Volunteer Page
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
In conjunction with volunteering your time, the Springfield Diocese requires all volunteers to follow specific requirements prior to your volunteering. These requirements are outlined in the Diocese's Safe Environment Program. Please contact the Parish Office for details on how to get started at 618-466-2921, ext. 2.
If you would like to know about volunteer opportunities at school, please email the school office Click Here
If you would like to know about volunteer opportunities at church, please email the church office Click Here
If you would like to know about volunteer opportunities at fundraisers & school activities, please email SAPA at sapa@stambrosegodfrey.org or the Development Office at development@stambrosegodfrey.org
The Four Pillars of Stewardship
Hospitality - Christian Kindness
'When I was a stranger, you welcomed me.' Matt 25:35
Jesus Christ teaches that whenever we welcome one of the least of our sisters and brothers, we welcome Christ Himself. Parishioners of a stewardship parish see the face of Christ in one another. A stewardship parish is a welcoming parish regarless of the parish demographics: large or small - urban, suburban or rural.
Prayer - A Heart to Heart with God
'Prayer is as necessary to our souls as food is to our bodies.' from Characteristics of a Christian Steward
Prayer and the sacraments dispose a soul to receive God's abundant graces, which are necessary to grow in holiness. It is through prayer that we nurture our personal relationship with Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Formation - Continuous Conversion
'Being a disciple is not just something else to do, alongside many other things suitable for Christians, it is a total way of life and requires continuing conversion.' from USCCB's Stewardship a Disciple's Response - Pastoral Letter on Stewardship
Formation is a formidable task, involving education for the mind and conversion of the heart. To know the "stewardship way of life", does not make one live a "stewardship way of life." Ongoing Catholic education is important if we are to grow in our lives as stewards.
Service - Love in Action
'...Amen I say to you, whatever you did for the least of my brothers, you did for me.' Matt. 25:40
Members of a stewardship parish are ready to minister to varied needs of their own parish family as well as the needs of the wider community and Church. Just as the members of a family come together to help one of their own, a stewardship parish family serves those who are hurting or in need, doubting or seeking salvation. The parish family also comes together to celebrate, thank and return God's gifts.