Epiphany Stewardship Office
1900 111th Ave NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
763.862.4346

Epiphany Stewardship Timeline

Although Epiphany has always practiced stewardship through its various ministries, in the past few years we’ve made a commitment to become a full stewardship parish. The following is a brief timeline to help you understand the ongoing process of stewardship at Epiphany.

• 2002 – The parish leadership entered a discernment process at the request of Father Patrick Kennedy, Pastor. During this process, it was determined that one of the major goals of the parish was stewardship.
• October 2002  Four members of the parish attended the International Catholic Stewardship Conference.
• January 2003  The Stewardship Committee was formed.
• Spring 2003  The Stewardship Committee created a three-year plan focusing the first year on time/prayer, the second year on talent, and the third year on treasure. However, the committee realized all three areas are continuously a part of being a stewardship parish.
• Summer 2003 The parish entered its first discernment process to determine the parish leadership. The first Stewardship Commission was formed in this process.
• Fall 2003 – Tom Sonni, Director of Development for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, spoke at all the Masses regarding the importance of prayer in our lives.
• Fall 2003 – Spring, 2004  Various activities and mailings were developed focusing on prayer in all of our lives and building a relationship with God.
• September 2004  Sister Marion Welter, SSND became Epiphany’s Stewardship Director.
• Fall 2004  Bishop Sylvester Ryan, Diocese of Monterrey, CA, spoke at all the Masses regarding stewardship as a way of life.
• Fall 2003 to present  Members of the parish leadership, staff, and community attended various stewardship conferences, workshops and trainings.
• February 2005  A Ministry Booklet was mailed to all registered families.
• February 2005  A Ministry Fair showcasing over 100 ministries and organizations was held.
• Fall 2005  Father Joseph Creedon spoke about stewardship at all Masses and gave a workshop on stewardship and the liturgy.
• February 2006  All members of the Church of the Epiphany were invited to enter into a covenant agreement with God to be grateful stewards of all of His gifts.
• July 2006  Epiphany became a Total Stewardship Parish.
• January 2007 Because of a long term debt, tuition was reinstated in the school. The vision leading to total sewardship remains.