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Office of Parish Stewardship
DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY

This page of our site was updated on:  June 13, 2008

Hi Everyone!

Wow...it's hot!!  We are getting ready for a new pastoral year and it will be an exciting one! 
Here's what's in the works:

PFI Third-Year Stewardship Track - 14 Monday Evenings beginning in September.

Stewardship Symposium - Saturday, October 25 at Molloy's Suffolk Campus.

New Year Parish Enrollment!  Your parish enrollment is accessible online!

Stay tuned for more details!!

Check this section for the most recent Renewal News available!
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 1. 2008-2009 Pastoral Year Renewal Calendars

 2. Stewardship Materials Order
 3. The Latest Issue of Connections (Special Earth Day Issue)
 4. Time and Talent Renewal Statistics Form
 5. What's in Your Window?
   

Renewal Resources!

(Time and Talent and Financial)

About LIIEN from "Connections" Vol. 8 Issue 1

QUICK ENROLLMENT!
Complete your parish's
commitment form for 2008-2009
ONLINE!!

 

Energy Efficiency Conference
April 16th




From Laurie

In this issue:

 

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Special Notice-ACH
Automated Giving Plan
Have Some Fun!
Latest Issue of Connections Online!
Spirituality of Fund-Raising
Our E-mail Address
Stewardship for Children
"The Jesus Secret"

 

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As Christian Stewards, we:
     -  receive God’s gifts gratefully;
     -  cultivate them responsibly; 
     -  share them in love and justice with others; and
     -  stand before the Lord in a spirit of accountability.

(Excerpt from the U.S. Bishops' November, 2003 Statement
"Stewardship and Young Adults: An Invitation to Change the world")

 

Automated Giving Program
Check it out!

Question:  Is the Automated Giving Program Right for Your Parish?
Answer: YES! YES! YES!

There are many benefits for both the parish and the parishioner when your parish participates in the Automated Giving Program!

For example, Automated Giving:
*  Provides an opportunity for the parishioner to keep their financial stewardship gift a priority.
*  Allows for financial gifts to be received even when the parishioner is not at Mass.
*  Creates a more reliable and predictable revenue stream over time.
*  Are safer and more secure than cash.
We have designed a parish planning tool for the Automated Giving Program.  You can download it by clicking here.
Also, if your parish finance committee/business manager/pastor would like a presentation on the Automated Giving Program, give us a call...516-379-4055 x3.


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You Can Still Order Materials Online!
Posters and Prayer Cards for ALL YEAR LONG!

Click here to order additional posters and prayer cards online.  There is no cost to any parish who has connected with the parish stewardship effort of the Diocese.  Have enough posters for all around the parish, the school building, the parish center, etc.  And, certainly have enough prayer cards for Church and all your parish meetings.    :) 

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Have Some Fun!
Try the Online Stewardship Crossword Puzzle

How well will you do?  Click here to try our new ADVANCED Stewardship Crossword Puzzle.  Take some time to relax a bit and engage in a great way to review some of the language of stewardship!  While you're at it, try some of our other fun and games too!  :)

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Latest Issue of "Connections" Online
Why Not Sign up for Electronic Delivery Today!

Click here to download the newest issue of our newsletter, "Connections."  Better yet, click here to sign up for electronic delivery of our newsletter.  This way, we'll send you an e-mail as soon as it's ready (quicker than regular mail by about a week!)

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Great Resource - and it's FREE!
The Spirituality of Fund-Raising" by Henri J.M. Nouwen

We received a great resource (thanks to Fr. Tom Mulvanerty, Diocesan Director, Office of Ministry to Priests).  It's published by the Henri Nouwen Society and is writings of Henri concerning the spirituality of fund-raising.  This is an excellent resource and a must have for all those involved in stewardship leadership!  Even though the word "stewardship" isn't used (the writings were from years ago), the spiritual principle are throughout the book!  Many of you know the work of Henri Nouwen - renowned spiritual author, respected professor, and beloved pastor.  The book is currently available AT NO CHARGE at www.henrinouwen.org/home/booklet/  Don't miss it!

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Note: Our E-Mail Address
Please Add it to your E-mail Address Book!

Our e-mail is:

stewardship@drvc.org

Please address all electronic communications to us at this e-mail address.  Thanks!

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Stewardship For Children
Check Out these Activity Books

Have You Found Sponsors to Subsidize the Cost for Your Parish?

    Check it out - "Taking Care of God's Gifts" - children's activity books in two volumes - Grade K-2 and 3-5. Click here to go to Our Sunday Visitor's website to place your order.  Scroll down the list of topics, click on "Stewardship." The activity books and other wonderful stewardship resources will come up.  Check it out! 
    The children's activity books are great for:
 

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    In at-home activities for a particular season of the Church year or topic of family discussion.
 

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    In parish religious education programs and Catholic schools.
 

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    For distribution at family liturgies.
 

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    As a gift from pastoral ministers who visit children in hospitals or other places.
 

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    In Vacation Bible schools and camps.
 

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    During child care programs or after-school day care.
 

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    For use during children’s Liturgy of the Word.
 

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    As a gift at parish ministry celebrations, special liturgical celebrations, or seasonal feasts, holidays and holy days.

    

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The "Jesus Secret"

      The "Messianic Secret" is not just in the Gospel of Mark - well, in a way, it's on our site too!  :)  Did you know that there's a shortcut to get to the special Leadership Section of this site from our Home Page?  Just click on the purple Jesus graphic at the top of our main home page.  It brings you right here!

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                                                                       -- Laurie W.  

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To contact us:

Phone:    (516) 379-4055 x3    Fax:    (516) 379-3234
  E-mail
    stewardship@drvc.org
 
Office of Parish Stewardship
Diocese of Rockville Centre
200 West Centennial Ave., Suite 202
Roosevelt, NY 11575-1950