By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com We all have a way to serve our parish. The Llamedo family has the joy of sharing the same gift — music. It all started nearly 40 years ago when Mary Ann Llamedo’s mother asked her to play guitar for the charismatic prayer group. This opened the door for her […]
Holidays offer an opportunity to come home to the church
By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com For many Catholics, attending Mass regularly might not be part of their routine throughout the year. However, Christmas provides a unique opportunity for fallen-away Catholics to reconnect with their faith and rediscover the beauty of the Mass. How can you use Christmas as a springboard to renew your faith and begin […]
Show your generosity to church even after death
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com “Our days glide by; death is at our door.” — St. Francis de Sales, “The Devout Life” Stewardship is a way of life. Its practice is the only true path of Christian living, which demands active service and charitable giving. To be considered a way of life, however, stewardship must […]
Finding joy and purpose in selfless service
Marynor Pacleb embraces ministry at Maria Lanakila Church By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Those who don’t know much about stewardship might believe it’s all about how much money a person puts in the collection plate. But it’s so much more than that — it’s returning to God based on the gifts you’ve been given and […]
Kauai student finds joy in serving the Lord
By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com Skyler Tanicala’s parish involvement goes back further than most can say — second grade, in fact. That’s when he started in the children’s choir and joined the youth choir at Immaculate Conception Church in Lihue, Kauai. He has been involved ever since. “One day, my mom just told me, ‘We’re going […]
Advent season offers many ways to practice stewardship
By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com The Advent season is a cherished time in the Catholic calendar, representing the period of preparation and anticipation leading up to the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. It serves as a reminder that the essence of Christmas transcends materialism and calls for a deeper spiritual connection. Stewardship — which […]
St. John Vianney parishioner embraced opportunities to serve
By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com It’s often said, “Leave the world better than you found it.” That takes a special kind of person — but anyone who knew Jim Severson, a longtime member of St. John Vianney Church in Kailua, knows he lived by those words every day. Severson passed away in September at age 91. […]
Mark milestone in Mary’s life with prayer and charity
By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com In the rich tapestry of feasts within the Catholic Church, the feast of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary holds a special place. Celebrated on Nov. 21, this feast honors the young Mary’s dedication to God in the temple. It is a day to reflect on her unique role in […]
‘Welcome home’: Joyfully committed to service
By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com When Loretta Wickenden and her husband, Jim, began splitting their time between California and Hawaii, they quickly found a home at Sacred Heart Church in Hawi on Hawaii island. “I was educated in Sacred Heart Convent back in the (United Kingdom), so it jumped out and I felt immediately that I […]
Sharing our treasure is a sign of gratitude for God’s gifts
By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com Stewardship is a foundational concept, encompassing the responsible management of our time, talent and treasure. When it comes to stewardship of treasure, many Catholics might associate it primarily with supporting the financial needs of the church. While this is true to some extent, the deeper essence of stewardship lies in giving […]