By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com When Paul Pancho first set foot in Blessed Sacrament Church in July 2015, he was awestruck. The first impression he had of the Pauoa Valley church was its sincere, welcoming atmosphere. He liked Father Steve Nguyen. And when the music started, Pancho was sold. Since he is a singer, Pancho […]
Celebrate Easter season with gratitude, reflection
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Easter Sunday fell this year on April 20. But even now, while this glorious day has come and gone and as the springtime days of May have arrived, remember that Easter is far from over — the celebration of the greatest feast day of the church year continues for 50 […]
Holy Trinity parishioners bring stewardship to life
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com In late 2013, Bob White was asked by Holy Trinity Church’s pastor, Father Dennis Koshko, to begin stewardship at the parish. White was handed an envelope of fellow parishioners’ names and contact information to begin this journey of stewardship. “I asked, and all accepted,” he said, and thus the Stewardship […]
Stewardship is our response to the gift of the Eucharist
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com The Eucharist, often referred to as the “source and summit of the Christian life” in Catholic theology, stands as the ultimate gift from God to his people. It is in this sacred sacrament that Catholics partake in the real presence of Christ, an encounter that nourishes our souls and strengthens […]
Practicing stewardship in the domestic church — our homes
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com In the Catholic tradition, the concept of stewardship goes beyond attending Mass and making donations to the church — it encompasses a way of life deeply rooted in sharing our time, talent and treasure for the greater good. This way of life is not confined to the church walls but […]
Serving God, students and parishioners with joy
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com If anyone should be blessed with extra hours in the day, it’s Grace Tokuda. She starts her day by 5 a.m. in the cafeteria at St. Joseph Parish School in Waipahu. Her workday finally ends when after-school care is done at 5:30 p.m. On many days, she’s at it even […]
It’s never too late to devote time to ministry
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Nanette Salcedo has been Catholic her whole life, attending Maria Lanakila Church in Lahaina and now St. Joseph Church in Makawao. But in the last year, the Maui resident started to more fully appreciate and understand the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. Bringing the Eucharist to the homebound […]
Share the hope of Jesus’ resurrection with those in need
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com What hope Jesus’ resurrection offers to us! Indeed, had he not raised himself from the dead, our faith would be in vain, as St. Paul says. And yet, this hope is for every human being, even those who do not know him. Jesus calls us as Catholic Christians to rejoice […]
A lifetime of service, with no slowing down
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com Marina Pascua has been an essential part of St. Raphael Church in Koloa, Kauai, for many years. In her time spent serving and volunteering at the parish, eight priests have come and gone through their assignments. Through each season, Pascua continues to dedicate her time and energy in vital ways […]
Embracing stewardship can enhance our Lenten journey
By Catholic Stewardship Consultants www.CatholicSteward.com As the sacred season of Lent continues this month — a time of reflection, repentance and preparation for the resurrection of Jesus Christ at Easter — we strive to grow closer to Christ through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. A frequently overlooked but deeply meaningful approach to enhancing one’s Lenten spiritual […]
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