2027 Stewardship Campaign

Dear Friends in Christ,

I am pleased to introduce our 2027 Stewardship Campaign. This year’s theme, “Grateful Hearts, Giving Hands,” reminds us that we give because we have first received. Everything we are and everything we have is a gift from God, and gratitude for God’s generosity moves us to share our gifts with others.

We have much to be grateful for at St. Mary Magdalene. Over the past year, we have welcomed new members, strengthened opportunities for Christian formation, gathered in worship and fellowship, and continued to serve our neighbors. These ministries are made possible by the faithful generosity of people who share their prayers, time, talents, and financial resources.

As we look toward 2027, our giving will help sustain and strengthen the worship, formation, fellowship, outreach, and care for our church home that are central to our life together. Our goal is not simply to meet a budget, but to use faithfully and joyfully what God has given us in service to God and our neighbors.

I invite you to explore this year’s stewardship materials and prayerfully consider how you might respond to God’s generosity in the year ahead. On Sunday, November 22, we will bring our pledges to the altar as signs of our thanksgiving, trusting God to bless and multiply our gifts for the work of the Church.

May our hearts be filled with gratitude, and may that gratitude move our hands to give generously, faithfully, and joyfully.

Yours in Christ,

Fr. David

Read Proposed Budget

Our Stewardship Goal

$194,948

Pillars of Mission & Ministry

At St. Mary Magdalene, our budget reflects more than numbers. It reflects our mission and our shared commitment to grow in faith, love, and service. Every dollar is invested in the ministries that make our parish a vibrant, welcoming community. Our work is organized around four pillars each representing a vital part of our mission and ministry.

These pillars guide our stewardship, showing how your generosity transforms into meaningful ministry. Together, we sustain and strengthen the life of our parish while preparing for the future God calls us to build.

Explore how each pillar shapes our parish life and how your gifts make a difference.

Worship & Pastoral Care

At the center of our life together is worship, the heartbeat of our parish. It is here that we gather week by week to offer thanks and praise, to hear the Word proclaimed, to share the Sacrament, and to be renewed for service in the world. Worship is where we encounter the living God and are shaped as followers of Jesus, and it is from worship that we are sent out to offer the care of Jesus to others both within and beyond our community.

Faith Formation

Formation is where faith takes root and grows. It is how we come to know God more deeply and discern how to live out our faith. In 2027, we continue our commitment to lifelong Christian formation by investing in children, youth, and adult ministries, helping people of every age grow in faith and discover the gifts God has given them.

Community Life

St. Mary Magdalene is a church where people find belonging. In 2027, we continue investing in ministries that build and strengthen community, both within and beyond our walls. These gifts support hospitality, leadership, and our partnerships with the wider Church, helping us extend to others the welcome we have received.

Care for our Church Home

Our church campus is a sacred trust, a gift that allows every other ministry to flourish. In 2027, we continue to care for these physical and financial resources by maintaining our facilities, meeting our financial commitments, and ensuring our spaces remain welcoming and ready for ministry.

Make a Pledge

Every gift helps sustain and grow the ministry of St. Mary Magdalene. Your generosity makes possible the worship, formation, fellowship, and stewardship that define our parish life. There are several ways to make your pledge or contribution.

Online Giving

You can make a one-time or recurring gift securely online through PayPal. It’s an easy way to support the parish, whether you’re at home or away. To make an online contribution visit www.marymag.com/donate.

Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)

If you are age 70½ or older, you can make a gift directly from your IRA to St. Mary Magdalene. A Qualified Charitable Distribution allows you to give to the church while potentially reducing your taxable income.

Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs)

Those age 73 and older who are required to take annual distributions from retirement accounts can designate all or part of their RMD as a charitable contribution to the parish. This is a meaningful and tax-efficient way to support the ministries you value.

However you choose to give, online, by check, or through your retirement distributions, your generosity flowing from gratitude helps us to fulfil our mission as a Church.

Thank you for supporting the mission and ministry of St. Mary Magdalene.

2027 Pledge Form