How a Parish Operates
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A parish operates by the support of its parishioners through the weekly offertory or donations, along with people giving generously sharing their time and talent with the community in order to work towards the mission of the parish, and building the Kingdom of Heaven. You are invited to consider your own personal commitment of support to St. John Neumann. As Christians, we are called to not simply look at this commitment just in terms of financial giving, but in response to the Biblical call to be good Stewards. As a good steward we continue to grow closer to our Lord.
Please consider being a good steward in order to help grow our programs, our parish, and our relationship with Jesus Christ.There are many ways to contributing and being a good steward.
A. TREASURE
- Weekly Offertory – The weekly offertory or collection is the main source of financial support for the parish. The offertory is what funds the staff, supplies needed for Mass and all programs, utilities, ongoing maintenance and upkeep, and tithing. There are two ways to contribute this way. One through the weekly envelops that one receives or second is to do an automatic bank withdrawal. For more information on the back withdrawal, call the office.
- Donations – Throughout the year, people make a onetime offering or donation that goes into a couple of different categories or ministries.
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General Fund – the operations of the Parish
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Outreach/Food Pantry – used to help buy food for the pantry or help those who are in need that come seeking assistance
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Tithing – placed into a fund that will be donated to different non-profit organizations who are in need of assistance – the bulletin board near the offices has a list of different thank you notes from these organizations
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Flower – These donations help pay for the flower arrangements used throughout the year to make the Church look festive in the different seasons
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Special Collections – Throughout the year, there are various collections to specific groups. Some of these are mandated by the diocese and each parish must collect a certain amount such as Catholic Charities, The Retired Religious Fund, and Catholic Schools.
B. TIME
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Donating your own personal time to help run or assist with the many different programs that are offered at St. John Neumann
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To get involved in some of the programs offered at the parish in order to continue to be formed in your faith.
C. TALENT
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We are always looking for new people to offer the skills, and talents that they have. Such as musicians, teachers, crafters, and knitters.
Thank you in advance for your generosity!
May God bless you abundantly now and always!