Companions on Your Parish Journey of Faith

Companions on Your Parish Journey of Faith

Companions on Your
Parish Journey of Faith
International Catholic
Stewardship Council
Dedicated to fostering and developing
the spirituality and practice of
Christian stewardship throughout the world.
Who is ICSC?
“
ICSC ensures that the promotion
of stewardship is rooted in a personal
encounter with Jesus Christ and
recognition that all we are and all we
have are gifts from God.
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The International Catholic Stewardship Council (ICSC) is a professional organization recognized internationally as a source of education, networking and information to advance the ministry of Christian stewardship as a way of life in the
Roman Catholic Church, and to promote the cause of Catholic philanthropy in
dioceses and parishes worldwide.
Most Reverend Paul Bootkoski
Bishop, Diocese of Metuchen
in New Jersey
Episcopal Moderator, International
Catholic Stewardship Council
ICSC is the only organization dedicated exclusively to advancing Christian stewardship, Catholic philanthropy and resource development in North America as well
as overseas. Founded in 1962, ICSC has over 1,200 members representing over 800
dioceses and archdioceses, parish communities, Catholic organizations and professional
firms internationally.
Who are ICSC’s members?
ICSC Membership by Ministry/Job Title
ICSC Membership by Organization
CATHOLIC
ASSOCIATION 2%
PROFESSIONAL FIRM 9%
DIOCESE AND
ARCHDIOCESE 35%
BISHOPS AND
ARCHBISHOPS 15%
PASTORS 45%
DIOCESAN STEWARDSHIP
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DIOCESAN
FINANCE
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PARISH 54%
PARISH STEWARDSHIP
DIRECTORS 6%
PASTORAL
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PARISH BUSINESS
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OTHER DIOCESAN
OFFICERS 2%
OTHER 1%
Did you know?
ICSC provides:
“
The primary value of membership
has been the opportunity to share ideas,
thoughts and insights with other parishes…
I would recommend membership in the
ICSC without reservation.
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Rev. Frank Krische
Most Pure Heart of Mary
Topeka, KS
• Expert advice for introducing Christian
stewardship to your parish community
• Ongoing resources for renewing and
reinvigorating stewardship in your parish
• Practical stewardship ideas
• Opportunities to exchange ideas and
information with stewardship parishes
in North America and beyond
• Best practices for promoting stewardship
in the parish
• Support for teaching stewardship to children
Membership Includes:
• Reflections for preaching stewardship
• Discounts for conferences, institutes and
publications
• A network of speakers for parishes and
diocesan gatherings
• Conferences that offer the wisdom and
experience of those committed to
stewardship as a way of life
• Retreats that offer in-depth reflection and
study on Christian stewardship
• Publications that inform and enhance our
understanding of stewardship
• Access to online stewardship resources,
models and samples
• Membership directory
• Access to past conference presentations
• Monthly parish e-bulletins offering weekly
reflections, prayers, bulletin inserts and
much more
• Web site section for members only with the
latest parish stewardship resources
• Access to parish leadership planning tools
• Opportunities to exchange ideas, network,
share best practices and grow in faith
Conferences
International Catholic Stewardship Council
Confer with professionals from dioceses, parishes, Catholic schools and associations throughout the world
International Catholic Stewardship
Council
ICSC has been offering stewardship conferences to parishes since
1965. Each year it draws hundreds of participants who gather to
exchange ideas, listen to marvelous speakers and participate in
the Eucharist together. Members of ICSC look forward to greeting new participants and making the conference a most fulfilling
time for everyone.
At ICSC Conferences we …
International Catholic
Stewardship Conference
Stewardship: A Disciple’s Response
Conference Program
Miami Beach Convention Center September 23-26
Are inspired by engaging and knowledgeable speakers
Over 70 presenters give of themselves and share their experiences of stewardship at the
annual conference. A planning committee consisting of faith-filled Catholics from
parishes and dioceses in North America and beyond work together to bring you insightful
and engaging speakers as well as interesting and timely topics.
Exchange new ideas
ICSC conferences are offered in different parts of the United States, allowing us to renew
acquaintances, cultivate friendships, network and share new ideas in parish stewardship.
Come away with a renewed sense of faith
Conference participants invariably speak of experiencing an energized zeal when they
leave ICSC conferences to go back to their parishes and share the beauty and richness of
the Gospel call to stewardship with others.
International Catholic
Stewardship Conference
Evangelization and Stewardship
in the Spirit of St. Paul
12-15 October • Chicago, Illinois
“
I am convinced that if we can make
stewardship part of our faith life we can
truly change the world. It turns us
from just loving ourselves to loving
others as Jesus loves them.
“
Come together as a Eucharistic people
The annual ICSC conference is a wonderful time of grace; a time where you not only
learn more about Christian stewardship, but are inspired and spiritually nourished by our
gathering, by sharing with one another and by celebrating the Eucharist as the summit of
each day.
Most Rev. John J. McGraith
Bishop, Diocese of Owensboro in Kentucky
Institutes
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$1,450 for ICSC members – Total Cost – This fee is
all inclusive, covering program costs; all meals from
Monday to Friday and accommodations for four nights.
$1,950 for non-members – Total Cost – This fee is all
inclusive, covering program costs; all meals from Monday
to Friday and accommodations for four nights.
New design
The ICSC Institute has been re-designed to address the
specific needs of pastors and parish leaders searching for
a comprehensive, well-grounded introduction to the
theology and practical application of Christian stewardship in their own faith journey and in their parishes.
This Institute is the only one of its kind to offer such a
comprehensive treatment of stewardship.
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In-depth reflections
Compelling and timely sessions are offered on such topics as the theology and spirituality of
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stewardship in their parish.
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(Please complete one form per registrant)
Rev. Monsignor Donald Hanchon
Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church
Detroit, Michigan
E-bulletins
• Reflections on the weekly scripture readings suitable
for use as parish bulletin inserts
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With Stewardship e-bulletins you get:
A big “Thank You!” for the monthly
parish newsletter. The thoughts are
helpful for homilies, the presentation is
always cheerful and positive and it is always
good to hear from you at ICSC.
Jesus Christ is risen today! Alleluia! Alleluia!
International Catholic Stewardship Council
PARISH STEWARDSHIP
Education and Services Committee e-Bulletin • Easter 2008
Rev. John Weatherill
Archdiocese of Southwark - UK
• Stewardship prayers
A Stewardship Moment
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
Jesus enters Jerusalem, a city renowned since ancient times as
the holiest place on earth. The psalms consider it to be a place
of perfect peace. Today Jerusalem is at the center of tremendous hatred, violence and division. Its symbolism is far from the
biblical traditions of peace. Stewards are blessed as peacemakers; individuals who give witness to preferring reconciliation over
strife. As we reflect this week on the inhumanity done to Jesus, let
us also discern how we can give authentic witness to peace in our
daily lives and pray for the restoration of Jerusalem as a symbol of
world peace.
• Monthly recollections on stewardship saints or
holy persons
• Contributions from writers on stewardship-related topics
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• Samples of parish stewardship materials
• A Spanish language version of the
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• Notices and reminders of stewardship events
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StEwArdShiP ActivitiES
March 16-22 – holy week – Mark your calendar with the services and
events scheduled in your parish/diocese throughout the week. Read, reflect, offer special penance expressions and show generosity of out-reach
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March 23 – Easter Sunday – Celebrate love, hope, joy, relationships,
promise, new life. Share the story and meaning of Easter with children. Re-
flect an excitement for the relationship you have with Jesus. Demonstrate
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Easter Sunday
He is risen! Alleluia! Jesus has gone from death to new
life; thus, transforming our own lives and uniting us with
His Father through the power of the Holy Spirit. We are
joyful because Jesus has opened a new way for us. Death is
overcome. Our lives are now made new. Stewards know how
to celebrate, and today is a day for much joyous celebration. Jesus
Christ is risen today! Alleluia!
PARISH STEWARDSHIP
as your own. Happy Easter!
include others in the celebration of Christ’s resurrection. Be a minister of
Christ’s love in daily living. Live as a good steward of God’s gifts.
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Education and Services Committee
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Individual Acts of Stewardship
Bishop Morneau of Green Bay has spoken about the 12 Gardens of Stewardship.
This broad concept of stewardship shows that it extends to the soul, the arts,
the mind, history, technology, politics, emotions, the planet, decisions, money,
relationships, the body, and perhaps others. If stewardship consists of many
gardens, then obviously it is something that needs to be planted (recognizing
God as the source of all we have through prayer and thanking God for all those
gifts), tended (cultivated and nurtured), and harvested (sharing with others and
giving back to God). The following Individual Acts of Stewardship suggest many
different ways that we can be stewards.
The Garden of Relationships
Our lives are busy. But the purpose of
our lives is all about relationships – with
God, with each other. To neglect our relationships, especially with those who
are close to us, is to not exercise good
stewardship.
Our relationships can be a lot of work,
but they are crucial for our survival. We must give our relationships proper time
and attention – just like the gardener giving proper time and attention to his
garden. Some ideas for tending the garden of our relationships:
• Send a card to someone who is in need of support.
• When you hear a siren, say a prayer for those it is going to aid and a prayer of
thanksgiving for those who help them.
• Invite some friends over that you haven’t gotten together with in a while.
• Write a letter to someone you’ve not spoken to/written to in a while.
• Eat out one less time a week. Invite a friend over for dinner.
• Take a parenting class or anger management class (they are great for learning
better communication skills, even if you don’t think they’d apply to you).
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ICSC Publications
Publications remain essential to fulfilling ICSC’s mission of sharing stewardship
information at the lowest cost for ICSC members. Publications include:
•Stewardship: Disciples Respond – A Practical Guide for Pastoral Leaders
(English and Spanish)
•Children’s Stewardship Manual (English and Spanish)
•Keeping Stewardship Alive: Proven Stewardship Ideas
•The Stewardship Rosary (English and Spanish)
•The Life of the Christian Steward: A Reflection on the Logic of
Commitment (English and Spanish)
•Stewardship and Development Guidelines for a Diocesan Office
•Comprehensive arch/diocesan development surveys
(published annually)
•Pray Always and Never Lose Heart: A Treasury of Private Prayers
for the Christian Steward (English and Spanish)
•Steward Saints for Every Day (English and Spanish)
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Publications – Stewardship at your fingertips
The publications I receive from ICSC
are excellent resources on Christian
stewardship to have available for use in the
parish. Whether it is for homily ideas,
bulletins, parish meetings or other ways
in which I wish to communicate
stewardship, these references are well
worth the investment.
Rev. Joseph MacKinnon
Pastor, St. Margaret Bourgeoys Parish
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Online Resources
www.catholicstewardship.org
Get the latest news and information…
catholicstewardship.org features a vast array of information
in a user-friendly environment.
Utilize our web site and online forums where stewardship
leaders can find:
• News
• Review of best practices in parishes
• Parish Fair materials
• Discussion forums
• Membership directory
• New stewardship resources
• Stewardship updates
• Past conference materials
• Parish exchange program
• And much more
“
Over the past 25 years we have been
working in stewardship, everything we do
in our parish is a result of what we learned
through our membership with ICSC.
Pat Schiro
St. Marcelline Parish
Schaumburg, IL
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• Parish renewal resources
Linking Parishes that Practice Stewardship
The successes experienced by parish members of ICSC encourage other members to stay active, involved, informed and persistent in their efforts to promote
stewardship as a way of life.
To get more information on parishes that have been honored with the Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy Award for excellence in stewardship, see the list
below. These parishes have dedicated themselves to being committed to stewardship as a way of life.
2007 Recipient
St. Thomas More Parish
Centennial, Colorado
2003 Recipient
St. Anne Parish
Columbus, Georgia
2006 Recipient
Blessed Trinity Parish
Ocala, Florida
2001 - 2002 Recipient
St. Matthias Parish
Somerset, New Jersey
2005 Recipient
St. Michael Parish
Olympia, Washington
2000 Recipient
St. Charles Borromeo Parish
Youngstown, Ohio
2004 Recipient
Catholic Community of
St. Luke The Evangelist
Houston, TX
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Parishes that participate in the
Archbishop Thomas J. Murphy Award
process each year give witness to the
mission and stewardship values
espoused by ICSC.
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Parish communities across the United States and beyond comprise the allimportant network that supports and affirms the ministry of Christian stewardship
– a vital part of the International Catholic Stewardship Council.
Jim Kelley
ICSC President and
Director of Stewardship and Development,
Diocese of Charlotte
Phil and Irene Lindemer, members of the Stewardship Committee, Father Andrew Kemberling, pastor, Jim Kelley, ICSC
president, and Mila Glodava, director of Communications
and Stewardship of St. Thomas More Parish
Parish Products and Services
Strategic GOLD Partners
Our Sunday Visitor
Serves the Church by providing Catholics
with materials that will strengthen their relationship with Christ and deepen their commitment to the Church.
Community Counselling Service (CCS)
Established in 1947, CCS provides fund-raising
counsel, development services, and strategic
consulting to arch/dioceses, parishes, secondary
schools, colleges and universities, hospitals, and
religious communities. CCS initiatives are rooted
in the principles of stewardship and our firm is
committed to advancing the mission of ICSC.
Plaza Meetings
Offers decades of experience in the travel,
meeting and convention fields.
Strategic SILVER Partners
O’Meara, Ferguson, Whelan, and Conway
Provides strategic consulting and financial
management advisory services.
Strategic BRONZE Partners
Trinity Fundraising
Specializes in helping Catholic institutions
raise funds for mission critical projects and
services.
Lifetouch Church Directories and Portraits
Helps organizations connect families and build
community through a personalized directory
program.
NetCharge
Enables non-profit organizations, schools, and
social and service organizations to develop and
improve online transaction capabilities that
increase revenues, reduce expenses, and improve member satisfaction.
ParishPay
Provides the technology and solutions to help
stabilize and embrace modern giving.
“
Working with parishes in a small
diocese, I value the opportunity to access a
number of services provided by the firms that
are members of ICSC. I’ve gained a lot of
useful information and have been able to help
a number of parishes benefit from the many
products and services offered.
“
ICSC offers your parish dedicated and committed business professionals who understand
the nature and challenges of parish ministry.
Connie Babin
Director of Stewardship and Development
Diocese of Lafayette in Louisiana
2008 Parish Membership Registration Form
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