St. Athanasius, Curtis Bay, MD

	Stewardship
"Stewardship is the ability to share one's gifts of life, time, talents, and resources with others with no strings attached and no conditions." -- the late Archbishop Thomas Murphy, Seattle Stewardship — the word is volleyed about in parishes, schools, and pulpits all the time these days. So many Catholics have the preconceived notion that stewardship is just a gimmick to get them to put more money in the collection basket. Stewardship should be a way of life for every Catholic, but most don’t have a clue about what being Christian stewards really means. Stewardship lies at the heart of Christian life; it's not something we do, it's the way we live! Here are some great ideas on how to get started living stewardship today! 2008-2009 Financial Summary
Mission of Faith...Hope for the Future
LOVE GOD CONTRIBUTE TO PARISH OFFERTORY COLLECTIONS RECEIVE SACRAMENTS SING IN MASS TEACH A RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASS DONATE GOODS TO OUR FOOD PANTRY DONATE CLOTHES TO THE ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY READ YOUR PARISH BULLETIN RECYCLE SERVE AS A LECTOR READ SCRIPTURE CONTRIBUTE BAKE GOODS FOR PARISH FUNCTIONS VOTE COUNSEL THE DOUBTFUL SERVE AS AN USHER SUPPORT OUR YOUTH GROUP BEFRIEND AN ELDERLY PERSON PRACTICE RESPONSIBLE CONSUMERISM TAKE A STAND AGAINST VIOLENCE VISIT THE IMPRISONED FAST LIVE THE BEATITUDES DEVELOP YOUR TALENTS SHARE YOUR FAITH SUPPORT MISSIONS WORK AT A FOOD BANK EXERCISE PRAY CONSERVE NATURAL RESOURCES VISIT THE SICK STUDY THE LIVES OF THE SAINTS COMFORT THE AFFLICTED FORGIVE OFFENSES CHERISH YOUR FAMILY PRAY GRACE BEFORE AND AFTER MEALS EXTEND YOUR HOSPITALITY JOIN A PRAYER GROUP BEAR WITNESS TO YOUR FAITH EXAMINE YOUR CONSCIENCE TEACH A CHILD TO PRAY EVANGELIZE BEFRIEND A PERSON IN NEED SEE GOD IN NATURE SERVE ON PARISH COUNCIL LIVE WITHIN YOUR MEANS KEEP THE TEN COMMANDMENTS GIVE ALMS RENEW MARRIAGE VOWS ASSIST A SINGLE PARENT HELP A NEEDY FAMILY ATTEND A PARENTING CLASS VOLUNTEER AT A HOSPITAL SUPPORT THE ANNUAL LENTEN APPEAL UPHOLD PROFESSIONAL ETHICS HELP A MIGRANT, IMMIGRANT, OR REFUGEE RESPECT LIFE JOIN THE PARISH CHOIR PLANT A GARDEN ASSIST A DISABLED PERSON LOVE ONE ANOTHER GIVE THANKS REJOICE!