By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com It’s the goal of every Catholic couple to keep Christ and his church in the center of their marriage, but for David and Mary Tom, that goal was literal. After meeting and marrying at St. Stephen Church in Honolulu, the couple have remained integral to the parish community through a multitude […]
Stewardship can flourish in digital landscape
By Catholic Stewardship Consultantswww.CatholicSteward.com In our increasingly interconnected world, the digital realm has become a powerful tool for Catholics to live as active disciples of Christ and express their stewardship of time, talent and treasure. The internet and social media platforms have transformed the way we communicate, learn and engage with our faith communities. How […]
Serving brings purpose and joy to St. Michael parishioners’ lives
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com While stewardship involves the gifts of talent and treasure, there’s a third element that might make people hesitate — time. For Stan and Cookie Haanio, this part of stewardship is where they’ve seen God move the most. “Just being able to help is the highlight of stewardship,” Cookie Haanio said. “Having […]
Pope Leo XIV embodies call to stewardship and outreach
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com The Catholic Church entered a new chapter on May 8 with the election of Pope Leo XIV — formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost — as the 267th successor to St. Peter. A Chicago native and member of the Augustinian order, Pope Leo XIV is now the first American pope in […]
Answering an invitation to serve God and parish
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Invitations come in many forms — colorful cards that arrive in the mail, a telephone call from a friend or a notice posted on social media. Some are unexpected, and some cannot be ignored. This was the case when Kathy Ferreira joined Our Lady of the Mount Church in Kalihi […]
Embodying stewardship shows our gratitude to God
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Stewardship is not just a concept; it’s a way of life deeply rooted in the teachings of the church and our faith. At its core, stewardship is about recognizing that everything we have — our time, talents and treasure — are gifts from God. It’s a response of gratitude and […]
A legacy of stewardship continues at St. Rita Church
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Annette Scognamillo loves being involved at her parish, St. Rita Church in Haiku, Maui — it’s been a part of her life for a long time. She draws her desire to be involved back to the example of her mother, Elvi Riecke, who modeled stewardship through her involvement with religious […]