Dear Friends in Christ,
I am pleased to introduce the 2026 Stewardship Campaign. This year’s theme, “Called to Grow, Called to Give,” reminds us that growth and giving go hand in hand. As we grow in faith, hope, and love, we are inspired to give, and as we give our time, prayers, and resources, we create the conditions for growth to continue.
Everything we have comes from God, and giving is our way of offering back a portion of those gifts. Over the past year, our parish has flourished. New members have joined our worshiping community. Children and youth are being nurtured in formation programs that have been strengthened and renewed . Our outreach ministries continue to serve our neighbors with compassion. Fellowship and study groups strengthen our bonds of community, showing how generosity bears fruit far beyond what we can see.
This year, St. Mary Magdalene is setting a clear stewardship goal for the first time in recent years. This goal of $170,564 is more than a number. It is a statement of faith, a sign that we trust God’s call to grow and are ready to give to make that growth possible.
On the page below, you will find this years stewardship materials. I invite you to prayerfully consider how God is calling you to grow and give through worship, study, fellowship, and financial support. On Sunday, November 23rd, we will bring our pledges to the altar, joining them with the gifts of bread and wine as signs of thanksgiving and hope. Just as these gifts are transformed in Christ, so too are our offerings multiplied by God for the good of our parish and community.
Friends, God is calling us to grow. God is calling us to give. May we answer that call with faith, joy, and trust in the One who remains our cornerstone and sure foundation.
Yours in Christ,
Fr. David
