Parish Life
We are all unique and have many things that we do well. How can we use these gifts to grow our parish and to serve others?
“I have given you a model to follow, So that as I have done for you, You should also do.” -John 13:15
Stewardship is a way of life for the Christian who wishes to follow Jesus and walk in His footsteps.
According to the pastoral letter Stewardship: A Disiple's Response, stewards do four things:
- Receive God’s gifts gratefully
- Nurture God’s gifts responsibly
- Share God’s gifts justly and charitably
- Return those gifts to God abundantly
Gratitude is the cornerstone of stewardship and everything is a gift to those who see life with the eyes of faith. God gives us our existence, talents, time, treasure, family and friends. Stewards express their gratitude by a life of generosity.
Stewardship of Time – Stewardship of Prayer
Prayer is about our relationship with God. We are called to pray at all times – to be aware of God’s presence at every moment. We have many examples of Jesus praying. He prayed in the desert, on the mountain, in the boat, and with the sick He prayed over the bread and wine, He prayed in the Garden, and He prayed on the Cross. Jesus taught His followers how to pray. We can pray for ten seconds, ten minutes or ten hours a day, listening and responding to God in our daily lives. Our prayers may be in thanksgiving, praise, and petition or for forgiveness. The purpose of prayer is to stay connected to God. The most important prayer is the Eucharist in which we offer ourselves with Jesus to the Father, hear God’s Word, and receive Jesus in the Eucharist.
Stewardship of Talent – Stewardship of Service
Ministry is about gifts and needs. We name and nurture the gifts (talents) God has given us and we place these gifts at the service of those in need. It is not so much that we do things for others but rather that Jesus is doing something for others through us. Jesus came not to be served, but to serve. Through Baptism and Confirmation, we are called to a life of commitment to the wounded of the world.
Above sections were paraphrased from the Theology of Stewardship by Bishop Robert Morneau
Some Ideas on how to participate:
- Attend a weekday Mass
- Have daily prayer time
- Read the Bible weekly
- Go to weekly Adoration (8am Wednesday -8am Thursday)
- Say the Rosary frequently
- Go to Confession Monthly
- Listen to Tapes/TV Religious Programs (local Spirit Catholic Radio station 106.5FM)
- Sign up for FORMED
- Schedule a retreat, Bible Study, Adult Religious Education
- Spend quality time with family/friends for prayer, rest, and recreation.
All women of the parish are automatically members of the Parish Council of Catholic Women (PCCW).
PCCW promotes spiritual betterment and social enrichment.
All Saints PCCW meets the second Saturday of the month (September-May) at 9:00 am
Annual Dues are $20 and are used for:
- Purchase candles around $1,200.00
- National Conference of Catholic Women dues are $100.00
- Lincoln Diocese of Catholic Women are$179.00
- Burse Fund for education of seminarians $179.00
- Bishops Project $50.00
- Fund for Nuns $50.00
- Spirit Catholic Radio Donation $100.00
- Blaze Banquet donation $375.00
- Golf Classic donation $200.00
- You-Cat for Senior Class $120.00
- Supplies
- Masses said for deceased members
- Charitable Contributions
Please be willing to help in any way you can.
- Please be willing to furnish a pie for the K of C fish fry
- Supply food for funeral lunches
- Provide gifts for the Mosaic -Christmas Party and help with the party
- Help clean the church at Christmas and Easter
- Help with pot luck dinners
- Help with birthday parties at -Memorial & Christian Homes
- Provide diapers for the diaper drive help in October (these go to women’s shelters)
**There are many opportunities to get involved.
The Knights of Columbus meetings are held on the second Monday of the month at 6:30 P.M.
The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal order of men dedicated to charity, Catholic religion, youth, community, and social well-being.
They are involved in many activities which benefit the youth, the handicapped, the poor and the sick throughout the community. A scholarship is also awarded to a graduating senior whose father is a Knight. The Knights of Columbus serve a “Fish Fry” each Friday (except Good Friday) during Lent.
All Saints Parish Council meets the third Monday of each month. Members are elected to a two year term to serve on the council and as a liaison between the parishioners and the pastor.
Parish Committees:
- Building and Grounds
- Education
- Evangelization & Stewardship
- Fellowship & Communication
- Finance
- Social Action
- Spiritual Life & Liturgy.
Every member of the parish is welcome to join any committee you have an interest or talent for.We welcome you to call or email any member of the All Saints Catholic Parish Council
Trustees
- Dennis Ostgren
- John Sauder
Council Members
- Mike Hartzog
- Jon Hamling
- Laurie Hill
- Brandon Smith
- Amy Weides
- Bill Yochum
Building& Grounds
The Building and Grounds Committee makes recommendations concerning upkeep and maintenance of all buildings and grounds owned by the parish. This includes safety issues, annual safety reviews, and preventative maintenance. We welcome any parish member who would be willing to share their knowledge or time.
Communication & Fellowship
The purpose of the Communication and Fellowship committee is to provide a welcoming atmosphere and to promote Parish fellowship. Committee members assist the Parish by providing schedules for greeters, ushers, gift presenters, lectors/readers, acolytes and servers. The committee will make suggestions for continued improvement.
Evangelization & Stewardship
Stewardship, like Evangelization, is simply proclaiming the word of Christ by the way we live our everyday lives. All that we have is a gift from God. Through Stewardship, we return our gifts to God with increase. Through Evangelization, we share the message of God’s word with others. Stewardship and Evangelization are best proclaimed by the way we live our lives and treat others.
Prayer & Spiritual Life
The Prayer and Spiritual Life Committee promotes and provides opportunities for personal and public worship, prayer and spiritual growth. It also offers suggestions to help plan weekly liturgy and special liturgical celebrations which may include, but are not limited to: Easter, Christmas, Advent, Lent, Eucharistic Adoration, Parish Feast Day, Youth Mass, World Marriage Day and Mothers/Fathers Day.
Social Action
The Social Action Committee addresses the needs of persons who are poor, oppressed, lonely, grieving, in crisis situations, pre-born, abused, etc. These may include, but are not limited to: visits, phone calls, benefit dinners, meals, transportation, etc. The committee currently meets on an “as needed” basis.
