“As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.”
– 1 Peter 4:10-11
A Christian Steward is defined as a disciple of Jesus who “receives God’s gifts gratefully, cultivates them responsibly, shares them lovingly in justice with others and returns them with increase to the Lord.” Stewardship is a way of life that comes from seeing everything as a gift from God, changing the way we see things. The disciple is motivated by faith and a deep sense of gratitude, flowing from their faith, to a greater sharing of his/her time, talent and treasure with the Church and other worthy causes. Time, talent, and treasure are all shared as a gift, in a planned, proportionate, thankful, and sacrificial manner.
Today more than ever there is a great need to strengthen our parishes as they, in turn, serve as a vital source of support to the communities. The heartbeat of our Church can be found in our parishes. The parish is the single most important unit of the Church.
It is in the parish that people and families become part of a worshipping and serving community. The parish is where they find faith and are encouraged to live their faith. Read more on parish stewardship from the Diocese of Charleston Website.
Jesus, Our Risen Savior Catholic is able to continue the fine work in many areas of ministry because of your gifts of time, talent and treasure. Your generosity of God’s graces truly support our Church financially, morally and spiritually.
Bishop’s Annual Appeal
2017 Bishop’s Annual Appeal
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2016 Bishop’s Annual Appeal
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The Bishop’s Annual Appeal is a primary source of funding to help sustain and expand ministries in the 96 parishes, 21 missions, and 34 Catholic schools and agencies throughout the diocese. As stewards of God’s gifts, you are asked to support the needs of our diocese through your PRAYERS. You are also asked to share your TALENTS by volunteering for parish or diocesan ministries. Finally, all members of our diocese are asked to make a SACRIFICIAL GIFT through a pledge or a one-time donation.
Your gift to the Bishop’s Annual Appeal helps to sustain Catholic schools, parishes, programs of religious education and campus ministry, and initiatives to foster vocations as well as respect for life. Additionally, through its support of Catholic Charities, the Appeal serves people in South Carolina and abroad whose lives are affected by natural disasters, illnesses, hunger, and economic hardship. Please watch the video below or click here to learn more and make donation for Bishop’s Annual Appeal 2016.