Re: Stewardship: All Things are Possible with God

Dear Epiphany Family,

During our 2026 Stewardship Renewal, 498 households filled out commitments. 467 households pledged a total of $1.059M. The average household pledged $2,189. 203 parishioners expressed interest in a new ministry for this year. 695 of our members are active in at least one ministry.

Our theme for 2027, “Stewardship: All Things are Possible with God” (Matthew 19:26), emphasizes that managing time, talents, and treasures for God’s kingdom is achievable through divine empowerment rather than personal strength. It focuses on trust, using resources for God’s purposes, and faith that God can produce incredible results from what is entrusted to Him.

The timeline for the 2027 Stewardship renewal event is listed below.

When you receive your online stewardship renewal email, or pick up a printed commitment card in the Connector, please consider:

• Devoting time to worship and prayer.
• Sharing talent in ministries which you currently participate in or selecting new ministries that may interest you.
• Giving treasure to continue support of the mission of our parish, or maybe making a commitment for the first time.
• Protecting the earth in some small way.

Scroll down to access our 2027 Ministry Guide and Spiritual Gifts Discovery on our website. Printed copies will be available in the Connector. You may want to review the 2027 Ministry Guide prior to attending our ministry showcases. The “Spiritual Gifts Discovery Assessment” is available for your use as a guide to help identify your strengths or areas of gifting.

If you are attending Mass, making financial contributions, and volunteering in ministries, but usually don’t fill out a “commitment”, please consider doing so for 2027. It transforms giving from an afterthought into an intentional act of faith, helping the parish accomplish its mission. Your commitment is made annually and can be adjusted if personal financial circumstances change.

Even if you’re planning to keep everything the same for the coming year, please fill out either an online or printed stewardship commitment. Please complete your 2027 commitment on or before October 31.

We need your involvement to keep Epiphany the vibrant, engaging parish it is.

Thank you for your past support, and we look forward to your continued support.

Peace in Christ,
Your Stewardship Team

 

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2027 Stewardship Renewal Timeline

August 15-16

Ministry Guides & Spiritual Gifts Discovery Assessment: These are emailed to parishioners with emails. Printed copies are available in the Connector.
Our Community- Our Responsibility Showcase: We kick off our 2027 Stewardship Renewal with a showcase of organizations where volunteer opportunities exist outside our parish.

August 22-23

Worship & Prayer Mini-Showcase: A Showcase featuring our Worship & Prayer ministries.

August 29-30

Social Responsibility Mini-Showcase: Mini Showcase featuring our Social Responsibility ministries.

September 5-6 Labor Day Weekend

2025-2026 Annual Report is available: See the impact your gratitude has had on our parish and our community.

September 12-13

Faith Formation Mini-Showcas: A Mini Showcase featuring our Faith Formation ministries.

September 19-20

Community Life/ Community Care Mini-Showcase: Mini Showcase featuring both our Community Life and Community Care ministries.

September 26-27

Lay Witness Presentation: At all Masses, listen to an insightful parishioner testimony of stewardship as a way of life.

October 3-4

Stewardship Awareness Weekend: Father Toan will give an inspiring stewardship homily at Masses this weekend.
Online Stewardship E-Mail (October 3): Time to recommit or commit! An online stewardship renewal will be sent to all households for which we have emails.
Stewardship Commitments (October 3-4): Printed stewardship cards for those households without emails will be available in the Connector after all Masses.

October

Stewardship E-mail and Printed Renewal Follow-Ups: Reminder emails sent and phone calls made to all parishioners who have not yet renewed their 2027 Stewardship commitments. Online stewardship closes and completed printed stewardship cards are due on October 31.

November/ December:

Stewardship Renewal Wrap-Up & Stewardship Ministry Interest Follow-Up: Results of stewardship renewal are compiled and uploaded into parish database and Staff and Ministry Leaders will contact parishioners who are “interested” in new ministries.

January 2027:

Stewardship Results: Look for the announcement of our successful 2027 Stewardship Renewal.