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What is Collection Money Used For?
(adapted from an article by Rev. Msgr. William J. King - Diocese of Harrisburg)
There is a serious obligation for a pastor to report each year on how the offerings or tithings of parishioners and other donors have been used. Transparency in financial administration and accountability to donors are important values in the administration of Church goods.
The Church's Code of Canon Law requires that this annual report be given to the diocesan bishop and also to the parishioners. “Administrators are to render an account to the faithful concerning the goods offered by the faithful to the Church.” MBS Parish provides this annual report during our annual parish meeting each year.
See this year's annual meeting reportsAs with most parishes and non-profits, our largest single set of expenses is staff: wages and benefits for parish employees. The second largest set of expenses is funding for Catholic faith formation: our Catholic school subsidy and our evangelization and discipleship programs for children and adults.
Other significant expenses include: a diocesan tax that provides operating funds for the central offices and ministries of the bishop, parish utilities for all our buildings (heat, water, electricity, etc); maintainance of our buildings, grounds, and parking lots; property insurance, and to provide supplies and materials needed for our office and for Mass.
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What is Stewardship?
Stewardship is a personal responsibility for all parishioners to engage in a lifestyle of prayer, service and sharing.
Prayer
"Prayer is to our soul, what rain is to the soil." - Saint Jean Vianney
Prayer is the foundation of our relationship with God. Through prayer we can discern God's will for us. Personal prayer and prayer together as the Body of Christ are essential to becoming the good steward God wants us to be in all aspects of our life.Service
"There is nothing small in the service of God." - Saint Francis de Sales
Each of us has been called to nurture and use the gifts God has given us in the service of others. Being disciples of Christ means we do our best to imitate Christ's model of service and love to others.Sharing
"Poverty is not made by God, it is created by you and me when we don't share what we have." - Saint Teresa of Calcutta
God has been generous with us and it is our role to, in turn, be generous with others. In a spirit of gratitude to God for all His gifts, a good steward will consider the needs of the Church and the poor when allocating his financial resources. -
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Giving is an important part of our service to God. In Scripture, we are encouraged to give freely and to give cheerfully. (Luke 6:38, Malachi 3:10, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7).
Your faithfulness in giving to Most Blessed Sacrament Parish helps to support the ministries and mission of the church and our parish.
THANK YOU for giving and we pray that the Lord will bless you abundantly for it!
4 Ways to Give
1. ONLINE
Anytime, anywhere – easy & secure using a credit card or your bank account routing information.2. DROP-OFF
At any Mass you can drop your offerings in the baskets by the entrances. You can also drop off at the parish office during any of our office hours.3. MAIL
Mail your offerings to: 435 High Ave. Oshkosh, WI 54901. Make checks payable to: Most Blessed Sacrament Parish4. TEXT
Sunday to 920-239-5565 to give to our weekly offering.