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Annual Stewardship Renewal of Time and Talent. Spring Renewal Process. . Awareness Weekend Gifts Celebration Weekend Commitment Weekend Follow-Up Weekend. Awareness Weekend. A “heads-up” that Stewardship renewal time is coming.
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Spring Renewal Process • Awareness Weekend • Gifts Celebration Weekend • Commitment Weekend • Follow-Up Weekend
Awareness Weekend • A “heads-up” that Stewardship renewal time is coming. • It’s time to reflect, pray and plan for the sharing of Time and Talent in all aspects of life this year. Supported by: Bulletin Inserts, Bulletin and Pulpit Announcements, General Intercessions, Homilies, Lay Witness.
Just AfterAwareness Weekend... • Parish Wide Mailing - Letter and Spiritual Brochure reinforcing what was heard and read at Mass. • Could also include an invitation to Gifts Celebration.
Gifts Celebration Weekend • Shows gratitude for the many gifts God has given us. • Publicly thanks people for sharing their gifts with others. • Makes known to ALL parishioners how gifts are shared in the parish community. • Makes connections between giftedness and the Sunday Liturgy. AND...
Inspires others to recognize, use and share their gifts at home, work, community and parish! • Part of an Annual Renewal Process for Time and Talent(that ultimately leads to Commitment Weekend). Supported by: Bulletin Inserts, Bulletin and Pulpit Announcements, General Intercessions, Homilies, Lay Witness and of course,THE CELEBRATION!
Gifts Celebrationis NOT... • NOT a “Thank You” Party Exclusively for Ministers (make party separate). • NOT a Recruitment Vehicle for New Ministers. • NOT a Replacement for Annual Renewal of Commitment. • NOT an Unplanned Happening. • NOT only limited to a Time and Talent Fair.
How Do We Celebrate? At Mass • Litany of Ministries • Processional Banners • Video/Slide Show • Collage Display AND AFTER...
Perhaps… A Ministry Fair! Showcase Different Ministries Children’s Activities Hospitality/Greeters BE CREATIVE!
St. Mary, East Islip St. Ignatius Loyola, Hicksville
St. Ignatius, Hicksville Ss. Philip & James, Saint James
St. Mary, East Islip Our Lady of the Snow,Blue Point
St. Gerard Majella, Port Jefferson Station St. Joseph the Worker, East Patchogue
Just After Celebration Weekend • Parish Wide Mailing - Letter, Ministry Directory and Time and Talent Commitment Card.
Commitment Weekend • Parishioners make or renew commitments to sharing their gifts of Time and Talent. • It’s a time to take action! Supported by: Bulletin Inserts, Bulletin and Pulpit Announcements, General Intercessions, Homilies, In-Pew Completion and Lay Witness.
Follow-Up Weekend • Those who did not commit last week may do so now. Supported by: Bulletin and Pulpit Announcements, General Intercessions, Homilies, In-Pew Completion and Lay Witness.
Beyond Follow-Up • Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!! (A MUST or it may cost you 7 years or more!) • Data Management • Interviews, Matching, Placement,Training, Supervision, Coaching, Mentoring!
The “In Between” Continue using the language of Stewardship in ALL Communications throughout the parish. - Homilies - Announcements - Bulletin - Letters/Mailings - Newsletter - Bulletin Boards - Web Site - Phone Calls - General Intercessions - Parish Events EVERYTHING!
Phew ! ! Now, it’s time for Fall!!!