Stewardship

Stewardship of Talents

Growing an Engaged Church News Because of the snow, Fr. Dick and the Pastoral Council rescheduled the leadership meeting that presents an understanding of what engagement means, its importance for our parish and leadership role in promoting it. The new date is February 28th at 7:00pm in Unity Place.

Stewardship of Treasure:

Sunday Gifts :
Year to Date Goal $556,847
Year to Date Actual: $553,641
Over (under) $ ( 3,206)
Sunday Gifts Jan. 28/29 $ 18,778
Given by 256 Adults; 2 Children
Average Jan. wkly goal: $ 18,870

Thank you to all who financially support the parish!


Online Giving: QuanComm, that handles our credit card and EFT transactions, has set up the online giving option. By going here, you will see online giving under the menu on the left side of the screen. When you highlight it, just follow the instructions.

Sunday gifts by EFT and Credit Carders: We encourage you to check your statements to make sure that these transactions are taking place.


Sunday Giving via credit cards, EFT and Online giving: The parish has taken steps to increase security of our parishioners’ credit card and EFT information which will exceed federal requirements.
 

Stewardship of Time:

  
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL seeks new volunteers to help people in need. Women are also part of St. Vincent de Paul Society! It involves giving 2-3 hours a week in service, as a team member. We make home and telephone visits. If you’d like to become a Vincentian, please call the parish office and leave your name and number and you will gladly be contacted! Thank you.


Palisades Retreat and Conference Center offers a variety of retreats for men and women. Check their offerings at seattlearchdiocese.org/Retreats/Palisades/


 “I was in prison and you came to visit me...” (Matt 25:36).
The Archdiocesan Criminal Justice Ministry is seeking volunteers to minister at the King county Jail (downtown Seattle). A compassionate heart and non-judgmental manner are a must, with new volunteers assisting seasoned volunteers and pastoral ministers in a variety of prayer services. Morning, afternoon and evening positions are available; training is provided and required. For more information about this ministry, please call Ann Keller at 206- 296-1774 or email her at annkeller@gmail.com.


Is the Spirit calling you to Liturgical Ministry?
If you feel you are being called to service at St. Francis of Assisi Parish as a Liturgical Minister please call Elizabeth in the Parish Office, ext 25 for information on how to get involved. These ministries are open to all who are called by the Spirit. Please prayerfully consider being a Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Sacristan, Music Minister, Church Cleaner, Linens Care Minister, Altar Server, Acolyte, Environment Minister, or Usher.


Stewardship Opportunities


Volunteers are Needed: Please prayerfully consider volunteering as an Usher, Sacristan or Church Cleaner. A short description of these ministries follows. If you are able to help with any of these ministries please contact Elizabeth in the Parish Office (206) 242-4575.

Ushers The role of the ushers is to take up the collection, see that the offertory gifts are brought to the altar, pass out our weekly bulletins, and assist with other situations that might arise.
 

Sacristans The Sacristans are responsible for unlocking and locking the church and setting up for Mass. Set up includes vessels, hosts and wine. Sacristans are scheduled to perform their duties for all Masses on weekdays, weekends and holy days. Sacristans may also be asked to set up on other occasions such as funerals.


Church Cleaning Ministry. These ministers help keep our beautiful church tidy. Only about 30 minutes once a month is required. These volunteers work in teams of two or more, on Thursday or Friday to prepare for the weekend Masses. Light house keeping – no heavy work or vacuuming will need to be done. Responsibilities include: filling the holy water, dusting and straightening.