Stewardship
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Grand Annual
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Grand Annual
In October we kicked off our Grand Annual Campaign. A letter with our financial report were mailed to the homes of registered parishoners. If you didn't receive the letter or financial report, click on the links to the left to read and view the information. We decided to keep last year's goal of $85,000.
The success of the Grand Annual is important as it allows us to maintain the strength and energy of our parish. Thank you for your consideration.
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Stewardship campaign
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Time · Talent · Treasure
In May of 2023, we kicked off a Stewardship Campaign to help our parish grow for the future. Many associate stewardship with giving money. And this is very important to running any parish. However, giving of our time and talent is just as important.
Take a moment to view our Program & Ministry Guide, that highlights all the various programs we have at St. Theresa. Everything from faith-based to social. Our hope is you will join something that may interest you. Also, we have programs and events that can only happen with volunteers. Volunteering is a fun way to get to know fellow parishioners and become part of our community.
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Time & Talent
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Click Link Below:
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Click A Link to take our Survey:
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Treasure
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We appreciate the generosity of so many parishioners throughout the year. Thank you!!!
If you haven't thought about your offertory giving in awhile, we humbly ask you to take a moment to re-evaluate your giving to the parish.
We also want to remind parishioners the various, easy ways, you can donate to the parish.:- Donate Electronically: This is the preferred and most efficient way for you and the parish. It allows you to consistently donated on a regular, scheduled basis which is especially helpful if you are on vacation or miss Mass. And this ensures that we receive your offertory commitment which rely on for our budgeting.
- We also have offertory boxes at the doors of the church for cash or check donations.
- GiveButter allows you to give one-time donations and be access on a button below.
Signing up for the Online Giving Program: To the right, in the Financial Commitment Information, you will find information on how to sign-up for online giving. Or, click the Offertory Committment Program button, below, and sign up for an account.
Already have an OCP Account?: If you already have an online giving account, we ask you to please consider re-evaluating what you give to the parish. We have had several parishioners tell us that they are not sure how much they give online, so this is a good time to take a look and if you are able, consider giving more for the offertory.Thank you for your prayerful consideration of increased support of our parish.
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How to update your donation amount for the offertory commitment Program (OCP)
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Does my financial support matter?
Without the financial support of our parishioners, we would be unable to provide the programs and events that allow us to grow together spiritually and in community. Our mission is to bring the message of God to everyone and help all to realize that what makes us unique is our belief in the true presence of Christ in the Bread and Blood of the Eucharist. We also want to grow in community and friendship. We know the importance of gathering together, building relationships with those who share the same values and beliefs, and in a way that meets the needs of the whole person and family.
Like donors of the past, who built our church, underwrote gatherings and events, supported capital investments, and kept the lights on so we could be here today, so too we need your help and financial support to grow toward tomorrow.
Every donation, no matter the amount, is a blessing. Thank you!
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Giving towards our Present and our future
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Within the Catholic Church tithing is often viewed by many as a necessary but unpleasant activity to support it’s spiritual efforts. Though the truth is, tithing in the Church is first and foremost a form of ministry.
Through the practice of tithing we are encouraged to give. When we give to the Church in this way, it is as spiritual as entering a time of prayer, visiting the sick, or feeding the hungry.
When we tithe we are ministering to the Church by showing gratitude for God’s countless blessings, we are proclaiming his dominion over us, and we are providing the much needed funds to spread the Good News of salvation.
Tithing has turned into a grand adventure for many Christians. Since they undertook this methodical way of giving to the Lord’s work, abundant spiritual and material blessings have brightened their lives and lightened their burdens. (From Joan of Arc CC, Hershey PA)
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Like every fiscally responsible place, we too create a budget for the year. We set the budget based on projected income from many sources, but especially the offertory collection. The more accurate we can predict our revenue for the year, the better. Signing up for the Offertory Commitment Program (OCP) help us in two ways:
- By setting up an OCP account, you are commiting to give to the parish on a regular basis (timing set up by you) and for a set amount (chosen by you). By doing this, it allows us to better project our income and create that fiscally responsible budget each year.
- Another advantage, when you travel or are ill and cannot attend Mass, you don't need to worry about remembering to give your donation at another time. You can set and forget.
With OCP, your offertory donation is automatically e-transferred to St. Theresa--it is safe and easy. Or course, if something should change in your life that your can no longer commit to the amount you chose, or you no longer want to use the OCP program, you can always close the account. If you have any questions, you can contact our business manager, Andrea Sevigny at [email protected] or call the office at (978) 664-3412. Or, click the OCP button above to set-up your OCP account.
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Click on the report below:
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There are many ways to support St. Theresa Parish
We are grateful for all your gifts of time, lending us your talents, and sustaining our parish with your financial support.
The many Ways to support us
Regular/sustaining:
· Online via the Offertory Commitment Program
· Online with Givebutter
· Envelopes: call 978-664-3412
One-time gifts:
· Online with Givebutter
· Checks written to St. Theresa Parish
Legacy:
Wills, bequests, estate planning help is available: 978-664-3412
In-kind:
Carpentry, electrical, plumbing, cleaning, food preparation, tech, equipment, other expertise. Tax receipts are available.
Volunteering:
We have many volunteer opportunities at our parish. They range from liturgical to the social organizing. If you would like to be a part of the team that keeps our parish alive, faithful, and fun, call the office today.
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