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As disciples of Jesus, we live out of a humble awareness that all we have, and all we are, has been given to us freely from God. As responsible caretakers (stewards) of these many God-given gifts, we are called to give towards the needs around us. It's through our stewardship of time, talent and treasure that we offer our lives back to God in love and gratitude.
WAYS to DONATE/GIVE at ST. MARY’S — click any title to access its particular information
WAYS to DONATE/GIVE at ST. MARY’S — click any title to access its particular information
**Need Help/Advice/Suggestions? Contact Charlene Jennings (accounting) for assistance with your parish donations — directly by phone (403) 932-2944, ext. 228, or email at: accounting@stmaryscochrane.ca.
TWO MORE Ways of Donating/Giving at St. Mary's
— By Supporting THE FUNDRAISERS
Go HERE for more details about this very successful fundraising program!
a) Grocery Cards Fundraiser
— an ongoing Parish program
As the WISE OWL says, "Whooooooo's Got Their Grocery Cards?"
We purchase our grocery gift cards in bulk at a discounted price. You buy them from us for $100 and get to spend $100 at the grocery store of your choice. The profit for St. Mary's varies depending on the store —for instance, 6% at Safeway and Save-on-Foods 8%. The program has been an excellent fundraiser and is used to help pay down St. Mary’s mortgage.
And did You Know? In 2025 (that one year alone), an amazing profit of $14,829.00 was raised through the sale of grocery cards!
b) Parish Suppers — once a year, sometimes more often
b) Parish Suppers — once a year, sometimes more often
Ever since 2008, the Fun-Food-and-Fellowship (F-F-F) Committee has put on festive Gourmet Dinners (along with Silent Auctions) at least once a year to help the parish supplement the Building Fund. The Supper Fundraisers also include theme-related entertainment and sometimes the menu has featured ethnic celebrations like Italian, Greek, Ukrainian, and Filipino foods.
Thanks to the hard work and commitment of the F-F-F Committee and the generosity of our Parish community, a fantastic grand total of $445,000.00 has been raised over the past 15+ years!
The organizing committee always needs help. You can volunteer your time and talents with the Fun-Food-and-Fellowship Committee by checking out the SERVE page, HERE.
To find out more about the PARISH SUPPER FUNDRAISERS, click HERE.
Reflections on Stewardship:
“He called them, and immediately they left their boat and their father
and followed Him.” Matthew 4:22
Just as Jesus called the first apostles, He calls each of us to follow Him, too. Not everyone is called to leave their business or family behind, but we are expected to put God first in everything — everything from our TIME in daily prayer, to our TALENT in participating in our parish community, and our TREASURE to support the financial needs of our parish mission.
STEWARDSHIP is all about acknowledging our own special God-given TIME, TALENTS, and TREASURE and then handling them responsibly.
Besides your contributions of TREASURE, learn how you can offer your TIME and TALENTS at St. Mary's by checking out the list of opportunities in ministries on the "SERVE" page.
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