2018 Collection Schedule
The 2018 Collection Schedule is posted on the website under Stewardship, Diocesan and National Collections.
Below is the 2018 schedule:
Holy LandMarch 30, 2018
National Combined CollectionMay 20, 2018
Respect LifeOctober 7, 2018
International Combined CollectionOctober 28, 2018
Bless Our PriestsDecember 9, 2018
If you have any questions on the collections, contact Kristen Beckett at or 608-821-4577.
Planned Giving
As Catholics, we know that it is our responsibility to pass on the faith from generation to generation. The Office of Stewardship and Development strives to serve people by educating them about potential gift options that are available to them. Many people do not know just how many opportunities there are to leave behind a legacy. If your parish is interested in in learning more about a planned giving, or if you are interested in hosting a planned giving seminar in your parishioners, please contact Jill McNally at 608-821-3039 or
Stewardship Bulletin Reflections
NOTE: Please copy this page or pull it outfor the person who prepares your weekly bulletins.
April 1, 2018 - Easter Sunday
“Think of what is above, not of what is on earth.” – COLOSSIANS 3:2
On this day we thank God for His Son, Jesus, who died and rose for us. We celebrate and sing “Alleluia.” Let’s try to keep the joy of this Easter season in our hearts throughout the year! Pray daily and listen for how He is calling each of us to joyfully use our gifts to fulfill His salvation plan.
April 8, 2018 - 2nd Sunday of Easter
“The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own...” – ACTS 4:32
All that we are and all that we have is a gift from God! Think of your family, your friends, your talents, your abilities and your money – these are all gifts from God! We aren’t really owners of anything, we are merely “stewards” of the gifts God has blessed us with.
April 15, 2018 - 3rd Sunday of Easter
“Jesus himself stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’ But they were startled and frightened…” – LUKE 24:36-37
Throughout the day we have many opportunities to “see the face of Jesus” in others and to “be the face of Jesus” to others. Do we take that opportunity to provide “peace” to those we encounter or are we afraid of what others will think of us and do nothing? Pray for the strength to live a “God-centered” life and not a “self-centered” life.
April 22, 2018 - 4th Sunday of Easter
“I am the good shepherd...and I lay down my life for the sheep…and they will heed my voice.” – JOHN 10:14-16
When you pray, do you only ask Jesus for the things that you want? Do you ever ask Him what He wants from you? How do you listen for His response? Usually, the answer is in “quiet whispers”, so take time every day, in silence, to actively listen for His response.
April 29, 2018 - 5th Sunday of Easter
“Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth.” – 1 JOHN 3:18
Regarding our Catholic faith, do you “walk the talk?” Do your actions reflect what it means to be a good disciple? Are you an active participant at Sunday Mass? Are you joyful when participating in parish ministry? Do you give gratefully and generously with your financial support to your parish and other Church needs? If not, it’s not too late to start!
May 6, 2018 - 6th Sunday of Easter
“This is my commandment: love one another as I love you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” – JOHN 15:12-13
Do you love Jesus? Do you consider Him your friend? Jesus says that if we love Him we would be willing to offer whatever we have to Him, not because we want praise and glory, but simply because we love Him. Does your giving seem mechanical out of obligation or do you share freely out of love?
May 13, 2018 - Ascension of Our Lord
“Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.” – 1 JOHN 4:15
How strong is your faith? When you have an opportunity to either defend or clarify a question about our Catholic faith, do you do it? Or, do you remain silent so that others don’t think you are weird? Pray for the courage to be strong in all circumstances and to share your witness with others.
May 20, 2018 - Pentecost Sunday
“There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone.” – 1 CORINTHIANS 12:4-6
All of us are blessed, regardless of our own individual circumstances; God has given each of us many gifts. How we use those gifts is our gift back to God. For God’s plan to work, each must do what we are called to do and guess what – we are not all called to do the same thing!
May 27, 2018 - Feast of the Holy Trinity
“The Spirit itself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ…” – ROMANS 8:16-17
If we are heirs to the kingdom of God, shouldn’t we work to build up His kingdom? Shouldn’t we be good stewards of our inheritance, using our time in prayer, our talent in charitable works and our treasure to care for the Church that God has left to us? Our Church is a treasured heirloom from God. Do we treat it that way?
June 3, 2018 - Feast of Corpus Christi
“Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them and they all drank from it.” – MARK 14:23
Jesus, the perfect steward, gave thanks, just before He gave Himself to us completely for our salvation. He offers us the chance to drink from His cup. In the Eucharist, we meet Christ personally and, if we listen to Him, we know what drinking from His cup means our own sacrifice – giving up some of our time, talent and treasure to do His work on earth.
June 10, 2018 - 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“And if a house is divided against itself, that house will not be able to stand.” – MARK 3:25
Do your parish ministries complement each other or do they compete against each other? Is your parish “one Body of Christ” or a bunch of little, separate ministries controlled by human ego? The goal of all parish ministries is to bring people to Christ. All of our parish work should be for the glory of God’s name, not our own name.
June 17, 2018 - 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive good or evil, according to what he has done in the body.” – 2 CORINTHIANS 5:10
We are all accountable for the gifts God has given us – our time, our talent and our treasure. Each of us is accountable not only for our own life but for the lives of others as well. One day God will ask each of us what did we do with the gifts we were given. How will you respond?
June 24, 2018 - The Nativity of St. John the Baptist
“…Behold, one is coming after me; I am not worthy to unfasten the sandals of his feet.” – ACTS 13:25
Stewardship is a lifestyle, it’s not a program or a process. It’s how we are called to live our lives twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week! It challenges us to live “God-centered” lives, not “self-centered” lives. Reflect on your daily activities, do you do them for the glory of God or for the glory of your own name?
Prayers of the Faithful
April 1, 2018
That our Easter celebration will help us to become more grateful and willing to make sacrifices to help build God’s kingdom on earth.
April 8, 2018
That we may learn to see all of our blessings as abundant gifts from God so that we may use them for the benefit of all God’s people.
April 15, 2018
That we have the courage to do the work God has sent us to do, knowing that this is the true path to peace and joy.
April 22, 2018
That we take time in silent daily prayer to talk and listen to God.
April 29, 2018
That are daily actions reflect our goal of good discipleship.
May 6, 2018
That we may show our love for God by the way we use our time, talent and treasure.
May 13, 2018
That we have the courage to defend our faith and share our witness joyfully with others.
May 20, 2018
For all those who generously share their unique gifts so that as a parish community we carry on the work of Jesus Christ.
May 27, 2018
That we remember the generosity of past generations who built our Church and continue to be generous for future generations.
June 3, 2018
That, through the Eucharist, we find the nourishment and strength to live as good Christian stewards.
June 10, 2018
That all of our parish ministries work together for the glory of God’s name and not for our own pride and ego.
June 17, 2018
That we remain accountable for the gifts we have been given and to share them generously.
June 24, 2018
That we turn our daily focus to God and others to develop a “God-centered” lifestyle.
Office of Stewardship & Development
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