Elizabeth Kepniss (973) 497-4187 kepnisel@rcan.org

For Release :  September 25, 2003

Archdiocese of Newark to Celebrate Parishioners’ Time, Talents and Treasures
In the Archdiocese, an initiative to encourage parishioners to give more than money to the church was launched in 2000. Known as the Stewardship Initiative, its purpose is to encourage Catholics to give of their time, talents and treasure to the parish community. To further promote this way of life, the Stewardship Office of the Archdiocese presents Stewardship Day 2003—A Day of Discipleship, on Saturday, October 11, 2003, in Kozlowski Hall, Seton Hall University, one week after the National Stewardship Convention in Chicago.

The day will begin with a welcome, opening prayer and morning plenary session with Archbishop John J. Myers. Rev. Msgr. Michael Corona, President of the International Catholic Stewardship Council and a priest of the Diocese of Metuchen, will lead the afternoon plenary session. Attendees will also take advantage of morning and afternoon breakout sessions on specific aspects of Stewardship, and have a chance to view exhibitors from Archdiocesan Agencies and outside firms and vendors.

“ The day will not only afford clergy, religious and laity the chance to learn from presenters and exhibitors. They will also have the chance to learn from and network with people from other parishes who are also involved in the Stewardship Way of Life. Time, talent and treasure are gifts from God that we need to appreciate and return to Him, and it is my hope that more parishioners will embrace the Stewardship Initiative after participating in Stewardship Day,” said Archdiocesan Coordinator of Stewardship Andrew Kaczynski.

“ The stewardship way of life has transformed dedicated women and men throughout the parish communities of the church of Newark. I am greatly encouraged with the progress thus far and with the tremendous work of so many in our parishes. I encourage those already involved as well as those seeking to become involved in the Stewardship initiative to attend the Stewardship Day at Seton Hall University on October 11, 2003.

“ I ask that you join me in praying for the further success of the stewardship effort as together we continue our journey moving closer to Jesus Christ.,” said Archbishop Myers.

For more information about Stewardship and Stewardship Day, log onto www.rcan.org/stewardship, or contact Andrew Kaczynski by phone at (973) 497-4332 or by e-mail at kaczyan@rcan.org.

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