The Stewardship Journey

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

What is Stewardship?

Stewardship is a core principle in Catholic and Christian life. As individuals we are stewards or managers of the gifts God has given us. We are called to imitate Jesus by being other-centred rather than self-centred and be grateful and generous with our gifts. Living out our faith means that we are expected share our time, talent and treasure to build up our Church and make our world a better place.

As such, the goal of stewardship at Our Lady of Sorrows is to increase our personal engagement in the life of our church as a steward, become more involved, and in turn, deepen our relationship with God.

How can I grow in my faith?

The more deeply we grow in love for God, the more our hearts see stewardship as a way of life and see everything good as gifts received from God -- and respond in gratitude with the gift of self.

In the deepening conversion of love, a steward learns to give of self through time, talent and treasure, not out of obligation and duty, but out of a sincere and growing desire.

As Cardinal Leo reflects in his 2025 Stewardship address:

“Stewardship begins with the acknowledgement that all of creation belongs to God (cf. Deut 10:14; Ps 24:1) which he generously bestows upon us (cf. CCC, 299). The loving gift of the Father invites us to enter into a relationship with him, to respond in a manner that is pleasing, and which is modelled for us by his Son, who 'came not to be served but to serve' (cf. Matt 20:28; Mk 10:45; cf. Jn 13:1-17)...

In a world marked by division, consumption, and fear, true stewardship becomes an act of hope: a visible sign that we trust in something greater than ourselves... Faith, hope, and love, find their greatest expression and fulfillment in the Eucharist... In receiving this sacred gift, we are invited to respond with our whole lives, offering ourselves to God and in service to our brothers and sisters. Our self-offering mirrors God's love and in so doing reflects true stewardship”

Watch the entirety of Cardinal Leo's Address for Stewardship Sunday 2025.

What’s the best path for me?

Stewardship is a natural part of our faith journey. The first step is to reflect on your own personal talents and then take time to actively discover what options are available. Ask yourself: What are my natural talents? What do I like to do?

Here are the 5 categories Stewardship at Our Lady of Sorrows with a high-level view of the ministries under each:

There are many ways to share your gifts and live your faith at. But perhaps the best way to explore what is the best fit, is by the example of others. Please read these inspiring testimonies from your fellow parishioners in the corresponding e-bulletin and explore the many ways you can share your time and talents. See the different ministries at OLS in our Stewardship Brochure.

Discover your unique path to enrich our parish together!

“Use the gifts you have received and pass on the love that has been given to you.”

 – St Therese of Lisieux