(U.S. Catholic Bishops)

Because the church’s individual members

collectively make up the Body of Christ, that

body’s health and well-being are the

responsibility of the members – the personal

responsibility of each one of us. We are all

stewards of the Church. As “to each individual

the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some

benefit” (1 Cor 12:7), so stewardship in an

ecclesial setting means cherishing and fostering

the gifts of all, while using ones’ own gifts to

serve the community of faith. Jesus is the model.

Even though his perfect self-emptying is unique, it

is within the power of disciples, and a duty, that

they be generous stewards of the Church, giving

freely of their time, talent and treasure.

Contact Father Kidd at 608-452-3841