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  • New to the Parish
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  • Mass Times
  • Faith Formation
    • Child
    • RCIA
    • Adult
    • Catechist
  • Sacraments
  • Upcoming Events
  • Parish Life
    • Parish News
    • Events Gallery
    • Book an Event
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • This Weeks Bulletin
    • Annual Report FY 2024
    • Cabrini Corner
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Stewardship - A Way of Living

Time, Talent and Treasure

Good stewards recognize the blessings of God in their lives. In  gratitude, the stewards desire to give back to God and to others as much  as possible. They offer a sacrifice of praise to God through the gift  of their time, talent and treasure in service of God and neighbor, and  in turn, God pours blessings out on them. “Give and gifts will be given  to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down and overflowing  will be poured into your lap. For the measure you measure with will be  measured back to you.” (Luke 6:38) That is the experience of good  stewards.


We must learn to give the best we have to God and others. Why? It is  not just because God promises great blessings when we do, but because  the meaning of our lives is found in becoming like Jesus. Jesus gave his  best time, talent and treasure to his Father and to all those he  served. He gave away everything he had, even his own body and blood in  sacrifice for our sins. How can we give like this? Only by the grace of  God.

Give God our best time

When we pray, we often give God leftover time. We work hard, come  home and get involved with family events or our own pursuits, and if  there is a little time before bed, we might say a prayer. That is what I  call leftover time. It is putting God last on the list. God ought to be  first! So, good stewardship of time means giving the best time of our  day to God and others.


Suggestion: Make an appointment with God each day –  just like you would with the doctor! It is much easier to keep an  appointment when we have it written down

Give God and others our best talents

Often, the first step in doing this is discovering the gifts we have,  and being bold and courageous enough to use them. We need to trust what  others tell us about our gifts. Sometimes, others can recognize our  gifts better than we can. Jesus said, “You are the light of the world.”  (Matt 5:14) We are not to hide our light under a bushel basket.


Suggestion: Make a list of things you do well or  gifts you have, and then ask someone close to you to do the same. Offer  yourself in service of your local parish or charitable organization  based on the gifts you have identified.

Give God our best treasure

As Jesus was once watching people give in the temple area, some were  marveling at how much the wealthy were giving. Jesus watched a widow put  two small coins into the collection and He told His disciples that she  had given more than all the rest! “For those others have all made  offerings from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has  offered her whole livelihood.” (Luke 21:1-4) Again, we can give God  leftover money. We can “tip” God, or the poor in our midst. The good  steward gives God the first fruits of the harvest.


Suggestion: Think and pray deeply about the  sacrifice of Jesus Christ and pray to him for the grace to make a  sacrifice that resembles his own. The only way to begin giving is to do  it.

Stewardship Prayer

Dear Father, I pray with a grateful heart. You have blessed me in so  many ways. Thank you for the time I have right now to pray to you. Thank  you for the gift of time that I can spend with family and friends,  neighbor and stranger. Thank you for the gift to be alive in this world  and for the promise of eternal life through Jesus Christ.


Help me, Father, to use wisely the time, talents and treasure you  have given me. Grant me a generous heart when I pray and ask for your  will to be done in my life. Allow me to surrender to you as Jesus did.  Grant me the courage to use the gifts and talents you have given me for  the building up of the kingdom on earth. Help me to forget myself and  serve you with generosity. May I not seek recognition or status in my  community, but only to serve you well.


I ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

 Originally Published By: 


 Gulf Coast Catholic | GulfCoastCatholic.org | Wednesday Wave | Published October 13, 2021 



Volunteers/stewards are needed in all of these ministries

Ministry

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

John Paul II’s Apostolic Exhortation “Christ’s Faithful People” is an  exhortation all for the laity to use the gifts given to them by God in  the service of his church to his holy people. The Second Vatican Council  in what was a renewed outpouring of the Holy Spirit called for a  renewed awareness of the Church’s mission as viewed by Christ when he  sent his disciples out into the world. “You go too!” is a command given  to each of us, not only priests, deacons, religious men and women, but  lay people as well.


Parish ministry is an excellent opportunity to fulfill your  baptismal call of service to one another. Our liturgies utilize the  talents and gifts that God has given this community to the fullest  extent. Whether participation is through “behind the scenes” preparation  and planning or through a public role of service within the Mass,  parishioner contributions help our liturgies to be truly life-giving  celebrations. Please prayerfully consider joining one of these  ministries.

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion are responsible for assistance  in the distribution of Holy Communion during Mass. They also bring Holy  Communion to patients at the following community health care  facilities: Oak Hill Hospital, Spring Hill Rehab, Health South Rehab,  and Evergreen Woods Atria, and Health and Rehab. 

Lectors/Readers

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

Lectors/Readers

Lectors, or Readers, proclaim the Word of the Lord during the Liturgy  and, when there is no Deacon present, the General Intercessions. A  lector must have a passion for Scripture; an ability to interpret and  understand Scripture; and, sufficient public speaking skills to proclaim  the Word to the assembly. 

Sacristans

Ushers and Greeters (Ministers of Hospitality)

Lectors/Readers

Behind the scenes is a small group of people who do their best to make  the Mass or other services meaningful and spiritual. Under the direction  of the Director of Liturgy or Lead Sacristan, and in coordination with  our Pastor and other priests, Sacristans run the Mass from behind the  scenes. They make sure everything is properly pre-pared for the  celebration of the Eucharist and then clean up after Mass. 

Ushers and Greeters (Ministers of Hospitality)

Ushers and Greeters (Ministers of Hospitality)

Ushers and Greeters (Ministers of Hospitality)

Hospitality Ministers are the first ministers one meets when they arrive  at the church for any celebration. Their warm, friendly smile and  welcoming handshake set the tone for the worship experience. Being a  welcoming community is very important to us. These ministers 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. 

Music Ministry

Ushers and Greeters (Ministers of Hospitality)

Ushers and Greeters (Ministers of Hospitality)

The Music Ministry offers a wide range of opportunities for musicians of  various ages and interests to get involved. Each ensemble is dedicated  to making the most of the talents God has given them. We are united in  love of God, music, and one another. 

 

Music Ministry—Cantors

Within the Music Ministry, Cantors make announcements and cant the  psalm, hymns, and responses sung by the congregation during the liturgy.

Knights of Columbus

Audio-Visual Ministry

Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal organization founded  in Connecticut in 1882; we have 1.9 million members around the world,  living out the Order’s core values of charity, unity, fraternity, and  patriotism by per-forming corporal works of mercy in the service of God  and our neighbor. St. Frances Cabrini Council 13209 of the Knights was  founded over 20 years ago. Membership in the Knights is open to men, 18  years of age and older who are practicing Catholics. For information on  becoming a member, contact Paul Dellea at Tel: (352) 346-0227.

Altar Servers

Audio-Visual Ministry

Knights of Columbus

The Ministry of Altar Servers is open to both boys and girls who meet all of the following requirements:


· They have received the sacraments of Baptism and First Holy Communion in the Roman Catholic Church.


· They have a strong desire to serve at the Altar of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.


· They are enrolled in the Religious Ed program or attend Catholic School.


·  They attend Sunday Mass on a regular basis, know the prayers of the  Mass, know how to properly genuflect, and how to make the sign of the  cross.


· They fully understand the importance of the ministry and are committed to it.

Audio-Visual Ministry

Audio-Visual Ministry

Council of Catholic Women

The Mission of the Audio/Visual Ministry of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic  Church is to provide the gathered community the opportunity to  experience full active participation in Liturgical and other  celebrations by providing the best available sound and video  presentations. 

Council of Catholic Women

Building and Grounds Ministry (Men’s Club)

Council of Catholic Women

The Council of Catholic Women acts through its members to support,  empower, and educate all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership, and  service. NCCW programs respond with Gospel values to the needs of the  church and society in the modern world. 

Building and Grounds Ministry (Men’s Club)

Building and Grounds Ministry (Men’s Club)

Building and Grounds Ministry (Men’s Club)

The purpose of this ministry is to assist with the maintenance,  aesthetics and improvement of the parish’s buildings, grounds, and  gardens. Members assist
in an ongoing basis and/or with special  projects. The ministry’s goal is to be good stewards while helping to  make the parish a more enjoyable place to visit, worship, meet, and  pray. If you are available and would like to help with any project, let  us know you will be there to assist. 

Decorating Committee

Building and Grounds Ministry (Men’s Club)

Building and Grounds Ministry (Men’s Club)

The members of the Decorating Committee help to maintain a reverent and  beautiful environment in which to worship and praise God. They are  participants in the major decorations for the Solemnities and Feasts  celebrated. We welcome those with “Green Thumbs” to help maintain the  plants in the Daily Chapel and Narthex year-round with the basic  watering as needed. 

More Stewardship Opportunities

Gift Shop

Children’s Faith Formation

Children’s Faith Formation

Volunteers/Stewards provide an easily accessible and economical location to shop for a variety of Religious and Christian gifts. 

Children’s Faith Formation

Children’s Faith Formation

Children’s Faith Formation

To provide children with the tools they need for faith in Jesus Christ, a  desire to be obedient to Him, and a love for Him that will remain  through-out their lifetime. 

Adult Faith Formation

Children’s Faith Formation

Adult Faith Formation

Our mission of Adult Faith Formation is to strengthen the Body of Christ  both as individuals and as the Church collective. It is our desire to  provide solid Bible teaching/training for Catholics as they are actively  involved in their church and engaged in life. Christian learning is  not a 3—4 year experience, but a lifetime of growth. 

Respect Life

St. Vincent de Paul

Adult Faith Formation

In December 1983 Cardinal Joseph
Bernardin presented the idea that all
issues of life are woven together like a
seamless garment in a consistent ethic
of  life. 


The Respect Life Committee                                         is dedicated to this idea of a consistent                                ethic of life. 

St. Vincent de Paul

St. Vincent de Paul

St. Vincent de Paul

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul strives to help people in need of  assistance providing for their needs and enabling them to care for  themselves. From helping a stranded person get home, to feeding the  hungry, to stabilizing a family in crisis, the Society works to  alleviate the suffering of those in need. In times of crisis, the  Society’s volunteers/stewards work tirelessly to help families and  individuals regain stability while upholding their dignity.

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