Stewardship
Stewardship is a rather popular term used by Catholics when religious leaders want their followers to give something. It is often associated with the words "tithe," "generosity," and "money." Many people do not fully understand that a parish is also a business. In order to offer programs, the parish needs to maintain the church, offices, meeting facilities, etc. Just like your home we need to pay gas, electric, water, and sewage bills. We need to purchase missalettes, hymnals, candles, etc. We need to pay for office supplies, computers, websites, copying expenses, etc. We need to maintain the property such as buildings, grass, gardens, parking lots etc.
The annual expense budget for St Thomas More is approximately $ 450,000. And, so yes we do need to ask for your financial support.
One of the most the most frequently asked questions we get is how much should I tithe. Biblical teachings tell us that answer is 10%. The ten percent is divided into three categories:
So pray to our Lord. Ask him what he wants you to do to further you parish. Click on the links below to learn about some of the many options here at St Thomas More.
Councils & Commissions Ministries & Groups Festivals
The annual expense budget for St Thomas More is approximately $ 450,000. And, so yes we do need to ask for your financial support.
One of the most the most frequently asked questions we get is how much should I tithe. Biblical teachings tell us that answer is 10%. The ten percent is divided into three categories:
- 5% to St Thomas More,
- 1% to the Indianapolis Archdiocese Annual Catholic Appeal, and,
- 4% to other charities of your choice (BUT, we at St Thomas More would not be disappointed should you choose to donate some or all of that amount to St Thomas More:)
So pray to our Lord. Ask him what he wants you to do to further you parish. Click on the links below to learn about some of the many options here at St Thomas More.
Councils & Commissions Ministries & Groups Festivals
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