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History of Stewardship at Epiphany

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.
  • August, 2007  A three to five year strategic plan was developed by the leadership of the parish. One of the primary goals is “To promote a culture of stewardship” in the parish
  • October, 2007  An eight year financial plan was put in place to address and eradicate the debt
  • November, 2007 The annual stewardship renewal time was changed from Spring to November as it is a special time of the year for gratitude and thankfulness.  A parish video “Enriched by the Past, Engaged in the Future” was created.  It included the early history of the parish, as well as stewardship testimonials.
  • 2008 The vision leading to total stewardship remains.
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