“As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace” (I Peter 4:10)

For some years the second weekend of November has been called “Stewardship Weekend” and each parish community is asked to reflect once again on the meaning and power of a stewardship spirituality. The scripture reading above and the Gospel reading for this weekend (Matthew 25:14-30) emphasize what is means to be identified as a “good and faithful servant”.

Stewardship means safeguarding material and human resources and using them responsibly. It means generously giving of time, talent, and treasure. It also means we receive God’s gifts gratefully, we cultivate them responsibly, we share them lovingly in justice with others, and we return them with increase to the Lord.

Since our parish mission statement is all about forming loving disciples, let’s focus on that. A disciple is a follower of our Lord Jesus Christ. As members of the Church, Jesus calls us to be disciples. Here are some implications of that call:

  • Mature disciples make a conscious decision to follow Jesus, no matter the cost.
  • Christian disciples experience continual conversion - life shaping changes of mind and heart – and commit their very selves to the Lord.
  • Christian stewards respond in a particular way to the call to be a disciple. Stewardship has the power to shape and mold our understanding of our lives and the way in which we live.

Jesus’s disciples and Christian stewards recognize God as the origin of life, giver of freedom, and source of all things. We are grateful for the gifts we have received and are eager to use them to show our love for God and for one another. We look to the life and teaching of Jesus for guidance in living as Christian stewards.

The life of a Christian steward models the life of Jesus. It is challenging and even difficult in many respects, yet intense joy comes to those who take the risk to live as Christian stewards. Women and men who seek to live this way learn that “all things work for good for those who love God” (Romans 8:28). Let us pray for one another for a spirituality of stewardship in our parish.
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Thanksgiving Dinners for Families in Need
Donation baskets will be in the courtyard after all the Masses this weekend.
  • $35 will pay for a complete dinner
  • $25 will buy a Grocery Gift Card
  • $20 will pay for the side dishes
  • $15 will purchase a turkey

In addition you may donate online by visiting:
Joy to the World
A Drive-thru advent experience from the Annunciation to the Epiphany

We are looking for volunteers to help us prepare our
Drive-thru Advent Scenes. We need volunteers to help with the following:

  • Portraying a character from a scene
  • Building the four main scenes 
  • Building a small scene
  • Directing traffic 
  • Clean-up 
  • Costume design 
  • Donations

The event will take place on December 18, 5:30pm to 8:00pm, in the parking lot (above & below levels) with set-up on December 17.

If you or your family would like to help please click the link below or contact Roberto Navarro at rnavarro@st-timsrc.org. Please respond by November 17.
Once again your Knights of Columbus Council will be selling poinsettias blessed by Monsignor John to celebrate the Birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior. Please support this fundraising event so that the Knights can continue helping those in need.
The Giving Tree
We invite you to join us this Christmas in reaching out to those in need. The Giving Tree, sponsored by St. Vincent de Paul is decorated with gift suggestions in the church November 29 and on December 6, 13, and 20. These donations help the following organizations:

  • Mary’s Path
  • The School Sisters of St. Francis
  • The St. Timothy Conference of St. Vincent de Paul
  • St. Timothy Food Pantry
  • The San Felipe Homeless

To participate, just visit the Giving Tree in the back of the church, take an ornament, and return the ornament with the designated gift card to the box by the tree. Make sure the amount of the gift card is clearly shown or marked on it. For more information contact St. Vincent de Paul at 249-4092.
Foundations: A Catholicism 101 Series
New episodes premiere on YouTube and Facebook every Sunday morning at 8am, with accompanying resources, questions and activities to help you have faith-centered conversations and experiences in the home every week, and learn more about our Catholic faith. For families, youth and adults of all ages to do together or for personal growth and reflection. Email Matt at mzemanek@st-timsrc.org for additional information or to be added to the e-mail list. The most recent episode is here: https://youtu.be/ST7Dmsy8aTg
Bible Study
This week's study can be found here:
Young Adult Ministry
THRIVE Young Adult Ministry is continuing to meet every Thursday from 7:30-9pm on Zoom. Join us for social time, Scripture study and discussion based on the upcoming Sunday readings (usually the second reading) and some fun Catholic trivia. Follow us on Instagram @thrive_yam for daily content, and email Matt at mzemanek@st-timsrc.org for additional information.

Youth Ministry
Our High School Youth Ministry is continuing to meet every Sunday from 7:30-8:30pm on Zoom. all teens are welcome to join us for an opportunity to check-in, play games, pray together and dive into Scripture. Follow us on Instagram @sttimsyouthministry and email Matt at mzemanek@st-timsrc.org for details.
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