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Position Chairperson
Name Mary Klinge
Email mklinge1@sbcglobal.net
Phone

620.285.3035
Name  
Members 
  Elaine Coulson
  Sheryl Giessel
  Don Kazmaier
  Brenda Langdon
  Mary Mitchell

 

Meeting
Date

The second Thursday

of each month
Meeting
Time		 6:30 pm
Meeting Location Parish Center
 

Stewardship Council

The Stewardship Council for Sacred Heart Parish was established in June, 2014 with the general responsibility to promote stewardship awareness and the annual stewardship renewal.
Stewardship is defined as the grateful response of a Christian disciple who recognizes and receives God's gifts and shares these gifts in love of God and neighbor.

The four Pillars of Stewardship include Hospitality, Prayer, Formation and Service.

Some of the responsibilities of this Council include:

1. Carry out stewardship renewal on an annual basis.
2. Promote stewardship within the Parish throughout the year.
3. Prepare and maintain a time and talent list
4. When parishioners volunteer, ensure that they are contacted to
become involved.
5. Evaluate the program on an annual basis.

 

Stewardship Council August 2015 Minutes

                                                                                                   Stewardship Council

                                                                                                   August 13, 2015
                                                                                                         PARISH OFFICE

Call to Order:

Members Present:
Sister Rebecca
Mary Klinge
Mary Mitchell
Sheryl Giessel
Elaine Coulson
Fr. Warren

The July minutes were approved.

Old Business

Review of Ministry List:  Musician (Instrument) was suggested as another addition to the list.

  1. Mary K will create a synopsis for the booklet.

    We discussed and agreed to add the paragraph to the youth activities:

    In addition, the Heart to Heart Committee has made recommendations to involve the youth in various activities which could include activities such as lawn mowing, snow shoveling, babysitting, adopting a grandparent, (or grandchild), light housekeeping, helping with “tech” questions, spring/fall cleanup, pet sitting and taking treats.  It was recommended that the items be added to the Time/Talent form for the youth.

    Regarding the suggestion that members of the Stewardship Council speak with the PSR youth;  Mary K spoike with Brenda Johnson but doesn’t have a specific date yet.  Brenda said it would be at least 2 weeks after starting.  Sheryl suggested presenting it when the kids are gathered together in a group.  Last year it was at the end of PSR.  Sheryl asked if there was a blank line on the commitment form where additional ideas could be added.  Fr. Warren suggested giving a black/white version to the kids to review and prepare to sign off.  A suggestion was made that kids could pair up for different tasks.  Mary K will ask Brenda L to create a mock form for the PSR kids.

 

  1. Ministry Booket:  In the Heart to Heart write up, parish was changed to parishioners.  We agreed that it was a good definition.

  2. Seven Habits of Highly Effective Christian Stewards: We discussed creating a magnet.  Fr. Warren researched Vistaprint and found that a 4.2”x5.4” magnet was $1 each for a quantity of 150.  Mary M said she would ask Jim if he might be able to create a template.

  3. Dodge City Stewardship Conference:  Fr. Warren, Mary K and possibly Donny were planning on attending.

  4. 2015 Stewardship timeline: Definitions were finalized.  A decision to have a magnet created and handed out at the start of the Stewardship drive was made.

  5. Council/Commission Agenda:  Mary K said that she would start the gathering off with a welcome and then have Fr. say the blessing.  Each council/commission would have a representative give a brief overview of their responsibilities and what had been accomplished in the prior year.  We agreed that this should become an annual event to discuss new ideas and the focus of the parish.   It was also suggested that Pam be given time for process flow improvement.

  6. Discussion was held about how to develop more youth involvement with agreement that this topic will be discussed more in future meetings.  Mary K said that she will suggest at the next Altar Society meeting that we should request help from the youth at the ABC Sale and the Soup Luncheon.

 New Business

Witness Talk:  Discussion was held regarding who might be willing to provide the Lay Witness talks for the 2015 Stewardship Weekend.  We agreed to each take a couple of names and ask for involvement.  If the party agrees, we are to send a group email advising the other members so that we don’t ask too many to speak.

  1. Election of officers:  Sheryl Giessel moved that the current officers remain in place; this was seconded by Elaine Carlson.  Mary Klinge – President and Mary Mitchell – Secretary.

  2. Mary K will get additional topics to Brenda Langdon to see if she can update the pamphlet in advance of the next meeting.

 

Next Meeting:  September 10 at 6:30 PM