Stewardship: Time, Talent & Treasure

Stewardship is the response of a grateful heart for all the gifts bestowed on us by God. Stewardship is the willing return of the first measure of our time, talent, and treasure to God for all that He has done for us. Time is from God. Individuals only have one chance to use their time; it cannot be recovered. Time is made holy or unholy by its use. Our Talents are a direct result of the time we invest in them. There are certainly many different talents that people possess that can be used to help build God’s kingdom.

The Treasure that you return to God is a decision that you make based on your relationship with Him. Ongoing evaluation of your time, talent, and treasure – combined with fruitful prayerful relationship with Jesus Christ – will bring all of us to the Stewardship way of life. St Adalbert parish offers many different ways for each parishioner to serve and minister to others according to our time, interests, talents, and abilities.

"Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ."
Colossians 3:23-24 

Youth Adoration

Starting 01/09/2016, every second Saturday of the month teens and youth of our church will be gathering at St. Joseph Syro Malabar Catholic Church at 2:00-4:00 PM for a two hour
Eucharist Adoration with praise and worship and spiritual sharing
by a catholic guest speaker.

		"The most effective catechetical program for adolescents are integrated into a comprehensive program of pastoral ministry for youth that includes catechesis, community life, evangelization, justice and service, leadership development, pastoral care, and prayer and worship. Such programs aim to empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today; to draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community; and to foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person." (National Directory for Catechesis, p. 201)
"You will have to win these friends of yours not with blows, but with gentleness and kindness. So begin right now to show them that sin is ugly and virtue beautiful"
St.John Bosco known as Don Bosco - "Father and Teacher of Youth"

Youth Announcements

Mission:

SMCC is an organization for the ethnic, spiritual, educational and civic advancement of the Syro Malabar Catholics. The aims and objectives of of SMCC are:

1. Promote the spiritual growth of all Syro Malabar Catholics in  America
2. Provide a national forum for Syro Malabar Catholics in North America to coordinate their activities
3. Promote and foster the ethnic and cultural identities within the Syro Malaba Catholic Community
4. Promote the advancement of Syro Malabar Rite
5. Promote the lay leadership in the Syro Malabar Catholic Community in  America
6. Introduce the young people in the community to the Apostolic tradition and unique spiritual heritage of the Syro Malabar Church
7. Enhance the unity and solidarity of the Syro Malabar Catholic Community
8. Engage in activities that will identify various concerns, and implement appropriate measures to solve them
9. Engage in activities that will enhance civic and political education and participation of SMCC members
10. Identify talents of the people and make use of them for the betterment of the community
11. Establish a strong effective communication network among the Syro Malabar Catholic in America
12. Promote spiritual and socio-cultural life through religious, charitable, social and cultural activities
13. Foster understanding and friendship among Catholics of various groups, especially Christian groups of Saint Thomas tradition
14. Build closer relationship with other Catholic Rites
15. Engage in charitable activities to help the disadvantaged
16. Encourage religious, cultural and racial tolerance
17. Educate the Syro Malabar Catholics to appreciate, and participate in the American Culture.

October 1 - Feast of 
St. Therese The Little Flower

Patron: St. Teresa of Little Flower

Motto: Charity, Sacrifice, Service & Suffering

Altar Servers

This ministry provides members of the parish with a true opportunity to function as lay ministers by reverently assisting the celebrant and/or deacon during Sunday Mass and at special liturgies throughout the year.

If you wish to consider this ministry, please contact parish office.

Lectors

Lectors proclaim the Word of God clearly and understandably so that all who hear may respond.

If you wish to consider this ministry, please contact parish office.

Musicians

The Ministry of Music provides music during weekend Masses, holy days, weddings, funerals and Reconciliation services. Parishioners are invited to share their musical talents with the rest of the congregation through this ministry.

If you wish to consider this ministry,please contact parish office.

Ushers

These ministers are sometimes referred to as Greeters.  Being a welcoming community is very important to us.  Ushers are the first face of the parish.  They greet those coming into our church, offer assistance to those in need, distribute parish bulletins, take up the collection, and distribute other materials as needed.

If you wish to consider this ministry, please contact parish office.

Sacristans

Sacristans assist, facilitate, and provide support and coordination for other liturgical ministries. In addition, they make the necessary preparations for liturgical activities.

If you wish to consider this ministry, please contact parish office.

Mission :In a spirit of love and compassion, the St. Vincent de Paul Society provides human services to needy individuals and families without regard to race, religion or national origin. The Society meets basic needs, while inspiring hope and empowering persons to reach their fullest potential. Volunteers are at the heart of the Society's work. Individuals participate in hands-on service to bear witness to their faith, and experience personal and spiritual growth through supportive gatherings, prayer and reflections. The Society advocates for the needy, promotes their dignity and self-worth, and strives to walk with them, learn from them and see in them the presence of God.

• Requirements of SSVP members
• Society of St Vincent de Paul-History
• SSVP Puropse and scope of our service